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High-diversity seed additions promote herb-layer recovery during restoration of degraded oak woodland.

Published online: 22 Jun 2023

Authors: Kaul, A. D. & Dell, N. D. & Delfeld, B. M. & Engelhardt, M. J. & Long, Q. G. & Reid, J. L. & Saxton, M. L. & Trager, J. C. & Albrecht, M. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Seed limitation represents a fundamental constraint to the restoration of native plant communities, and practitioners often apply seed additions to ov...

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The early effects of excluding sheep from high-level grasslands in the north Pennines.

Published online: 18 Jan 1965

Authors: Welsh, D. & Rawes, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of exclosure for 7 years on the botanical composition of 3 high-altitude Pennine grasslands were assessed by using vertical-pomi-quadrat a...

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Vegetation changes (1949-71) in a semi-arid, grassy dwarf shrubland in the Karoo, South Africa: influence of rainfall variability and grazing by sheep.

Published online: 22 Sep 1995

Authors: O'Connor, T. G. & Roux, P. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The influence of annual and seasonal (summer vs. winter) rainfall variability and of different seasons and systems of sheep grazing, including complet...

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Ecologically sustainable fertility management for the maintenance of species-rich hay meadows: a 12-year fertilizer and lime experiment.

Published online: 05 Feb 2014

Authors: Kirkham, F. W. & Tallowin, J. R. B. & Dunn, R. M. & Bhogal, A. & Chambers, B. J. & Bardgett, R. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Increased use of artificial fertilizers has caused widespread loss of species-rich grasslands throughout Britain and mainland Europe. Species-rich mea...

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Plant diversity in hedgerows and road verges across Europe.

Published online: 25 Nov 2020

Authors: Vanneste, T. & Govaert, S. & Kesel, W. de & Berge, S. van den & Vangansbeke, P. & Meeussen, C. & Brunet, J. & Cousins, S. A. O. & Decocq, G. & Diekmann, M. & Graae, B. J. & Hedwall, P. O. & Heinken, T. & Helsen, K. & Kapás, R. E. & Lenoir, J. & Liira, J. & Lindmo, S. & Litza, K. & Naaf, T. & Orczewska, A. & Plue, J. & Wulf, M. & Verheyen, K. & Frenne, P. de

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Linear landscape elements such as hedgerows and road verges have the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of habitat fragmentation and climate ch...

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Soil seed banks and the effects of meadow management on vegetation change in a 10-year meadow field trial.

Published online: 12 Aug 2002

Authors: Smith, R. S. & Shiel, R. S. & Millward, D. & Corkhill, P. & Sanderson, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Enhancement of plant species diversity is often an objective in grassland management for wildlife conservation. Such management regimes may also chang...

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Management practices in tallgrass prairie: large- and small-scale experimental effects on species composition.

Published online: 12 Jun 1993

Authors: Gibson, D. J. & Seastedt, T. R. & Briggs, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of contrasting management practices on the species composition of tallgrass prairie in Kansas, USA were examined at 2 spatial scales. At t...

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Different ways to success: plant community trajectories over time and a soil moisture gradient in restored wetlands.

Published online: 06 Jul 2023

Authors: Mosanghini, D. & Oriolo, G. & Boscutti, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological restoration is one of the most promising strategies to combat historical wetland losses caused by land use changes. Restored areas are idea...

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Grazing-induced patchiness, not grazing intensity, drives plant diversity in European low-input pastures.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Tonn, B. & Densing, E. M. & Gabler, J. & Isselstein, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Livestock grazing at low stocking rates is widely recommended to maintain grassland biodiversity. However, empirical evidence of grazing-intensity eff...

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Long-term dynamics of herbaceous vegetation structure and composition in two African savanna reserves.

Published online: 09 Feb 2011

Authors: Buitenwerf, R. & Swemmer, A. M. & Peel, M. J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Small fenced reserves are perceived to require management interventions to maintain ecosystems in a natural state. Such interventions are typically in...

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