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Making robust decisions for conservation with restricted money and knowledge.

Published online: 10 Dec 2008

Authors: McDonald-Madden, E. & Baxter, P. W. J. & Possingham, H. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In conservation decision-making, we operate within the confines of limited funding. Furthermore, we often assume particular relationships between mana...

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A general optimal adaptive framework for managing a threatened species.

Published online: 25 Oct 2022

Authors: Nicol, S. & Ferrer-Mestres, J. & Lloyd, H. & Brazill-Boast, J. & Gorrod, E. & Chades, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Managers must determine which interventions best protect threatened species when the outcomes of interventions are uncertain. Adaptive management i...

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Assemblage composition in key habitats of Marine Protected Areas: Seasearch data report to Natural England.

Published online: 13 Jan 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Jackson, A. C.

Content type: Reports

This report discusses the potential role of citizen science data, specifically from the Seasearch programme, in supporting formal condition assessment...

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Assessing the relationship between illegal hunting of ungulates, wild prey occurrence and livestock depredation rate by large carnivores.

Published online: 28 Aug 2019

Authors: Soofi, M. & Ghoddousi, A. & Zeppenfeld, T. & Shokri, S. & Soufi, M. & Egli, L. & Jafari, A. & Ahmadpour, M. & Qashqaei, A. & Ghadirian, T. & Filla, M. & Kiabi, B. & Balkenhol, N. & Waltert, M. & Khorozyan, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Illegal hunting of ungulates can reduce the prey base of carnivores, which can increase human-carnivore conflict (HCC) through livestock depredation. ...

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A new double observer-based census framework to improve abundance estimations in mountain ungulates and other gregarious species with a reduced effort.

Published online: 07 Apr 2025

Authors: Panaccio, M. & Brambilla, A. & Bassano, B. & Smith, T. & Hardenberg, A. von

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Estimating animal abundance has a key role to play in ecology and conservation, but survey methods are always challenged by imperfect detection. Among...

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Urban bird commensals maintain coexistence under extreme food shortages.

Published online: 02 Dec 2024

Authors: Soh, M. C. K. & Goh, M. W. X. & Ng, B. X. K. & Han, H. Z. & Khoo, M. D. Y. & Leong, D. Y. W. & Lee, B. P. Y. H. & Loo, A. H. B. & Er, K. B. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In developed cities, bird communities are typically comprised of a few dominant invasive species that can cause considerable social and economic costs...

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Proximity to anthropogenic food sources determine roosting and nesting prevalence of feral pigeons (Columba livia) in a tropical city.

Published online: 26 Sep 2023

Authors: Lim KaiNing & Soh, M. C. K. & Leong, D. Y. W. & Loo, A. H. B. & Lee, B. P. Y. H. & Er, K. B. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

The feral pigeon (Columba livia) is a globally commensal bird that can cause dis-amenities such as soiling and is a potential vector of various diseas...

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Leveraging hunters as citizen scientists for monitoring non-target species.

Published online: 26 Sep 2023

Authors: Decesare, N. J. & Podruzny, K. M. & Gude, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Hunter populations can provide a tremendous workforce of citizen scientists afield when queried for data. Soliciting incidental observations of non-ta...

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Opinions, attitudes and perceptions of local people towards the conservation of Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees in Mpem-Djim National Park, Central Cameroon.

Published online: 14 Jul 2024

Authors: Fotsing, E. D. B. & Kamkeng, M. M. F. & Zinner, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Local ecological knowledge (LEK), tied to specific cultures, is crucial for sustainability in conservation initiatives. Therefore, including holders o...

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Spotted! Remote camera traps used in a novel design reveal a perilous situation for the critically endangered northwest African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) in a conflict-affected protected area in Benin.

Published online: 14 May 2025

Authors: Drouilly, M. & Ipavec, A. & Grente, O. & Horion, R. & Ouindeyama, A. & Henschel, P. & Lapeyre, V. & N'Diaye, Y. C. & Shams, A. & Breitenmoser, C. & Durant, S. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Large mammals play critical roles in ecosystems, yet 60% are threatened with extinction and populations continue to decrease. Declines are particularl...

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