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A meta-analysis of the influence of anthropogenic noise on terrestrial wildlife communication strategies.

Published online: 18 Jun 2021

Authors: Duquette, C. A. & Loss, S. R. & Hovick, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Human-caused noise pollution dominates the soundscape of modern ecosystems, from urban centres to national parks. Although wildlife can generally alte...

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High-intensity fires may have limited medium-term effectiveness for reversing woody plant encroachment in an African savanna.

Published online: 23 Aug 2023

Authors: Strydom, T. & Smit, I. P. J. & Govender, N. & Coetsee, C. & Jenia Singh & Davies, A. B. & Wilgen, B. W. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woody thickening or 'bush encroachment' is a growing concern in savannas worldwide, and can reportedly be reversed by applying high-intensity fires. P...

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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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An examination of the potential efficacy of high-intensity fires for reversing woody encroachment in savannas.

Published online: 28 Sep 2016

Authors: Smit, I. P. J. & Asner, G. P. & Govender, N. & Vaughn, N. R. & Wilgen, B. W. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Frequent fires are often proposed as a way of preventing woody encroachment in savannas, yet few studies have examined whether high-intensity fires ca...

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National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey 2014: Pixton Park, near Dulverton, Somerset.

Published online: 20 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Hewins, E.

Content type: Reports

A habitat survey was undertaken at Pixton Park in September 2014. This involved mapping ofNational Vegetation Classification (NVC) plant communities (...

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Distinguishing between the nests of sympatric chimpanzees and gorillas.

Published online: 02 May 2007

Authors: Sanz, C. & Morgan, D. & Strindberg, S. & Onononga, J. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Our current inability to estimate precisely the population sizes of chimpanzees and gorillas across much of the Congo Basin has been detrimental to th...

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Combining multi-scale socio-ecological approaches to understand the susceptibility of subsistence farmers to elephant crop raiding on the edge of a protected area.

Published online: 10 Oct 2012

Authors: Guerbois, C. & Chapanda, E. & Fritz, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Coexistence between subsistence farmers and elephants leads to problems for conservation and food security, especially on the edge of protected areas....

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How stable are visions for protected area management? Stakeholder perspectives before and during a pandemic.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Lo, V. B. P. G. & López-Rodríguez, M. D. & Metzger, M. J. & Oteros-Rozas, E. & Cebrián-Piqueras, M. A. & Ruiz-Mallén, I. & March, H. & Raymond, C. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Envisioning processes enable protected area managers to chart a course for future management to reach desired goals, but unexpected changes that could...

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Associations between Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) and common native species in an African savanna.

Published online: 29 Oct 2024

Authors: Ssali, F. & Baluku, R. & Drileyo, G. & Muhumuza, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) is recognised as a problematic invasive alien plant species in many parts of the world. To eradicate or control this g...

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Implications of human-nature interactions for livelihoods and conservation in Kasungu, Malawi.

Published online: 10 Mar 2025

Authors: Mandoloma, L. & Clark, M. & Coad, L. & Hughes, K. & Milnergulland, E. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Effective conservation strategies require a comprehensive understanding of human-nature relationships, including the factors driving these interaction...

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