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Multiple-model stock assessment frameworks for precautionary management and conservation on fishery-targeted coastal dolphin populations off Japan.

Published online: 23 Dec 2021

Authors: Kanaji, Y. & Maeda, H. & Okamura, H. & Punt, A. E. & Branch, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Stock assessment approaches are often oversimplified due to lack of biological knowledge and insufficient data. In spite of world-wide attention, fish...

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Species-habitat networks: a tool to improve landscape management for conservation.

Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Authors: Marini, L. & Bartomeus, I. & Rader, R. & Lami, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Land-use change is reshaping terrestrial ecosystems world-wide and is recognized as a key driver of biodiversity loss with negative consequences on ec...

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Refuges for fauna in fire-prone landscapes: their ecological function and importance.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Robinson, N. M. & Leonard, S. W. J. & Ritchie, E. G. & Bassett, M. & Chia, E. K. & Buckingham, S. & Gibb, H. & Bennett, A. F. & Clarke, M. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rapid environmental change is placing increasing pressure on the survival of many species globally. Ecological refuges can mitigate the impacts of cha...

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Frequent flight responses, but low escape distance of wild boar to nonlethal human disturbance.

Published online: 14 Jun 2024

Authors: Wielgus, E. & Henrich, M. & Fiderer, C. & Töws, A. & Michel, J. N. & Kronthaler, F. & Heurich, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Human activities can affect the behaviour and fitness of wildlife. However, the response of animals to nonlethal human activities has not been well-st...

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Variation in the effects of vertebrate grazing on fire potential between grassland structural types.

Published online: 04 Aug 2010

Authors: Leonard, S. & Kirkpatrick, J. & Marsden-Smedley, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Vegetation fires can have major social, economic and ecological consequences. Research into fire behaviour has aimed to give managers greater ability ...

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Congruence among multiple indices of habitat preference for species facing human-induced rapid environmental change: a case study using the brewer's sparrow.

Published online: 25 Oct 2022

Authors: Carlin, M. & Chalfoun, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Accurate evaluations of habitat preference are key to understanding optimal conditions for wildlife survival and reproduction. Habitat selection, h...

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Quantifying deep-sea predator-prey dynamics: implications of biological heterogeneity for beaked whale conservation.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Southall, B. L. & Benoit-Bird, K. J. & Moline, M. A. & Moretti, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. Prey distribution and density drive predator habitat usage and foraging behaviour. Understanding ecological relationships is necessary for effectiv...

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The impact of ecosystem connectivity on coral reef resilience.

Published online: 04 Jun 2008

Authors: Mumby, P. J. & Hastings, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ontogenetic dispersal of animals has been observed among many ecosystems, but its full ecological significance is poorly understood. By modelling the ...

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The proximity of rapeseed fields influences levels of forest damage by red deer.

Published online: 28 Aug 2022

Authors: Jarnemo, A. & Widén, A. & Månsson, J. & Felton, A. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Deer can show transitional use between agricultural fields and forests for foraging and shelter. Such transitional use may affect forest damage as nut...

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Growth responses of neotropical trees to logging gaps.

Published online: 04 Aug 2010

Authors: Herault, B. & Ouallet, J. & Blanc, L. & Wagner, F. & Baraloto, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Modelling growth strategies among tropical trees is an important objective in predicting the response of tree dynamics to selective logging and in gai...

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