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Functional traits of graminoids in semi-arid steppes: a test of grazing histories.

Published online: 15 Sep 2004

Authors: Adler, P. B. & Milchunas, D. G. & Lauenroth, W. K. & Sala, O. E. & Burke, I. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding variability in ecosystem response to grazing is essential for improving management. Recent efforts have focused on the role of plant fun...

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Influence of deferred grazing on vegetation dynamics and livestock productivity in an Andean pastoral system.

Published online: 15 Sep 2004

Authors: Buttolph, L. P. & Coppock, D. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Management recommendations intended to reduce rangeland degradation and increase livestock productivity often assume equilibrium conditions wherein ve...

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Managing ecosystems in the context of climate change mitigation: a review of current knowledge and recommendations to support ecosystem-based mitigation actions that look beyond terrestrial forests.

Published online: 25 Jan 2017

Authors: Epple, C. & García Rangel, S. & Jenkins, M. & Guth, M.

Content type: Bulletin

Ecosystem management can play an important role in climate change mitigation and adaptation if current practices are evaluated and improved to move to...

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Restoring an ecosystem unique in Europe: private-sector leverage for a land-use plan based on the restoration of biodiversity: lessons from "Opération Cossure", the first trial of an offset supply scheme in France.

Published online: 25 Jan 2017

Authors: Rouvière, L. & Thiévent, P.

Content type: Bulletin article

Located between the Rhone and the Alpilles mountains in the south of France, the Crau Plain comprises the only semi-arid steppe in western Europe. Tho...

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Long-term impacts of variable retention harvesting on ground-layer plant communities in Pinus resinosa forests.

Published online: 03 Aug 2016

Authors: Roberts, M. W. & D'Amato, A. W. & Kern, C. C. & Palik, B. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Concerns about loss of biodiversity and structural complexity in managed forests have recently increased and led to the development of new management ...

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Links between deforestation, conservation areas and conservation funding in major deforestation regions of South America.

Published online: 16 Nov 2024

Authors: Qin SiYu & Buchadas, A. & Meyfroidt, P. & He YiFan & Ghoddousi, A. & Pötzschner, F. & Baumann, M. & Kuemmerle, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Land-use change is a major driver of biodiversity loss, affecting tropical forests and savannas at an unprecedented rate. To protect these ecosystems ...

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Shifting more-than-human relationships amidst social-ecological disturbance.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Authors: Visnic, O. & Maurer, M. & Yoon, L. & Cook, E. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Social-ecological disruptions, such as changing climate, extreme weather-related events and the COVID-19 pandemic, can have cascading and long-term co...

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Outdoor adventure education as a platform for developing environmental leadership.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Hutson, G. & Baird, J. & Ives, C. D. & Dale, G. & Holzer, J. M. & Plummer, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Notwithstanding actions taken to date through policy, programmes and practices, the planet remains on an unsustainable pathway. System level and indiv...

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Caretaking, accomplishment and connection to nature: the 'gardening triad' and its role in new community gardeners' engagement, and social and emotional well-being.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Alaimo, K. & Coringrato, E. & Lacy, K. & Hébert, J. R. & Beavers, A. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Understanding how activities in natural settings, such as gardening, improve health and well-being is important for designing nature-based health inte...

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A conflict of visions: ideas shaping wildlife trade policy toward African megafauna.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Sas-Rolfes, M. 't & Gooden, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Among factors that threaten wild populations of African megafauna, wildlife trade has gained prominence as a global policy issue, with concerted inter...

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