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Furnishing the Netherlands with the principle of natural climate buffers: the learning experiences.

Published online: 14 Jul 2020

Authors: Veraart, J. A. & Klostermann, J. & Sterk, M. & Janmaat, R. & Oosterwegel, E. & Buuren, M. van & Hattum, T. van

Content type: Bulletin

The Netherlands is increasingly confronted with periods of drought, heat and extreme rainfall due to climate change. Nature based solutions are areas ...

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Relationships of three species of bats impacted by white-nose syndrome to forest condition and management.

Published online: 17 Aug 2016

Authors: Silvis, A. & Perry, R. & Ford, W. M.

Content type: Bulletin

Forest management activities can have substantial effects on forest structure and community composition and response of wildlife therein. Bats can be ...

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Maximizing conservation benefit for grassland species with contrasting management requirements.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Teeffelen, A. J. A. van & Cabeza, M. & Pöyry, J. & Raatikainen, K. & Kuussaari, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservation management often encompasses multiple, alternative management actions on a given site, involving habitat restoration and maintenance for ...

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Beyond fecundity control: which weeds are most containable?

Published online: 18 Apr 2012

Authors: Panetta, F. D. & Cacho, O. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Eradication is often the preferred strategy in the management of new weed invasions, but recent research has shown that the circumstances under which ...

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Are fish sensitive to trawling recovering in the Northeast Atlantic?

Published online: 25 Nov 2020

Authors: Rindorf, A. & Gislason, H. & Burns, F. & Ellis, J. R. & Reid, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The protection of sensitive species from overfishing is a key aspect of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management. We use life-history parameters...

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Low-intensity farming systems in the conservation of the countryside.

Published online: 18 Sep 1996

Authors: Bignal, E. M. & McCracken, D. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of low-intensity farming in sustainable management of European landscapes and biotypes of high nature conservation value is discussed. More t...

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Fertilising semi-natural grasslands may cause long-term negative effects on both biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Published online: 20 Feb 2019

Authors: Melts, I. & Lanno, K. & Sammul, M. & Uchida, K. & Heinsoo, K. & Kull, T. & Laanisto, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Some short-term experiments in applied ecology and agricultural research have demonstrated that nutrient applications in semi-natural grasslands can m...

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Enhancing understanding of ecosystem multifunctionality in mountain regions.

Published online: 02 Oct 2023

Authors: Simion, H. & Giombini, V. & Tasser, E. & Marsoner, T. & Vigl, L. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Mountain landscapes that are managed to provide several ecosystem services (ES) have the potential to sustain high levels of biodiversity while also m...

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Species abundance distributions reveal environmental heterogeneity in modified landscapes.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Dornelas, M. & Moonen, A. C. & Magurran, A. E. & Bàrberi, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Environmental heterogeneity influences biodiversity patterns such as species richness and community composition, but we do not know how it shapes comm...

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The impact of 36 years of grazing management on vegetation dynamics in dune slacks.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Millett, J. & Edmondson, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing mammals are often used to maintain and restore high conservation value plant communities, but the evidence base for management is lacking long...

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