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Re-evaluating the sensitivity of habitats to climate change.

Published online: 22 Jun 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Staddon, P. & Thompson, P. & Short, C.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the results of an expert led assessment that refines the understanding of the sensitivity of habitats to climate change. Using th...

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Species wood density and the location of planted seedlings drive early-stage seedling survival during tropical forest restoration.

Published online: 02 May 2018

Authors: Charles, L. S. & Dwyer, J. M. & Smith, T. J. & Connors, S. & Marschner, P. & Mayfield, M. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The success of restoration projects is known to vary widely, with outcomes relating to numerous biotic and abiotic factors. Though many studies have e...

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Using soil amendments and plant functional traits to select native tropical dry forest species for the restoration of degraded Vertisols.

Published online: 02 May 2018

Authors: Werden, L. K. & Alvarado J., P. & Zarges, S. & Calderón M., E. & Schilling, E. M. & Gutiérrez L., M. & Powers, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tropical dry forests (TDFs) are critically endangered, and their restoration is understudied. Large-scale passive restoration efforts in north-west (N...

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The role of topography and plant functional traits in determining tropical reforestation success.

Published online: 02 May 2018

Authors: Cheesman, A. W. & Preece, N. D. & Oosterzee, P. van & Erskine, P. D. & Cernusak, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Early establishment and sapling growth is a key phase in ensuring cost-effective reforestation success in relation to biodiversity outcomes. Therefore...

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Functional diversity enhances tree growth and reduces herbivory damage in secondary broadleaf forests, but does not influence resilience to drought.

Published online: 06 Jan 2021

Authors: Espelta, J. M. & Cruz-Alonso, V. & Alfaro-Sánchez, R. & Hampe, A. & Messier, C. & Pino, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Since the mid-20th Century, Europe has experienced an unprecedented forest expansion associated with the abandonment of rural landscapes. Secondary fo...

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Widespread and major losses in multiple ecosystem services as a result of agricultural expansion in the Argentine chaco.

Published online: 04 Jan 2021

Authors: Barral, M. P. & Villarino, S. & Levers, C. & Baumann, M. & Kuemmerle, T. & Mastrangelo, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Where agriculture expands into tropical and subtropical forests, social-ecological impacts are typically strong. However, where and how frontier devel...

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Communities in infrastructure habitats are species rich but only partly support species associated with semi-natural grasslands.

Published online: 12 Nov 2023

Authors: Dániel-Ferreira, J. & Fourcade, Y. & Bommarco, R. & Wissman, J. & Öckinger, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biodiversity linked to traditionally managed semi-natural grasslands is declining, despite conservation efforts. At the same time, the area of novel g...

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Patterns of nesting and dung burial in Onitis dung beetles: implications for pasture productivity and fly control.

Published online: 15 Mar 1988

Authors: Edwards, P. B. & Aschenborn, H. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The nesting biology of Onitis viridulus, O. fulgidus, O. obscurus, O. alexis, O. perpunctatus, O. caffer, O. aygulus [a synonym of O. alexis], O. tort...

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Habitat utilization in a stratified upland landscape by two lagomorphs with different feeding strategies.

Published online: 10 Aug 1996

Authors: Hulbert, I. A. R. & Iason, G. R. & Racey, P. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) are summer grazers that switch to browse in winter, while rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) eat mostly grasses throughout...

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The need for a consistent fire policy for Cerrado conservation.

Published online: 03 Feb 2016

Authors: Durigan, G. & Ratter, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The Cerrado is a fire-dependent savanna requiring a clear and urgent fire management policy. The extensive misuse of fire for deforestation or pasture...

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