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In defence of urban community gardens.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Egerer, M. & Karlebowski, S. & Conitz, F. & Neumann, A. E. & Schmack, J. M. & Sturm, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

With the boom in urban living has come a boom in urban gardening. In particular, urban community gardening is an increasingly popular form of horticul...

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Bushmeat harvest in tropical forests: knowledge base, gaps and research priorities.

Published online: 13 Jan 2016

Authors: Swamy, V. & Pinedo-Vasquez, M.

Content type: Bulletin

Food security is increasingly becoming a priority for tropical countries. This has led to reconsideration of the need to find systems and practices of...

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Validating a surveillance program of invasive mosquitoes based on citizen science in Hungary.

Published online: 21 Dec 2023

Authors: Garamszegi, L. Z. & Kurucz, K. & Soltész, Z.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Climate change, intensified tourism and trade activity have resulted in several exotic mosquito species invading the temperate zone, with considerable...

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Context-specific positive effects of woody riparian vegetation on aquatic invertebrates in rural and urban landscapes.

Published online: 01 Dec 2023

Authors: Palt, M. & Hering, D. & Kail, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woody riparian vegetation (WRV) benefits benthic macroinvertebrates in running waters. However, while some functions are provided by WRV irrespective ...

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Current situation and plausible future scenarios for livestock management systems under climate change in Africa.

Published online: 08 Jun 2020

Authors: Simpkin, P. & Cramer, L. & Ericksen, P. & Thornton, P.

Content type: Bulletin

The aim of this study is to review the literature and provide a technical brief to the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) on the eff...

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Urban vegetation and well-being: a cross-sectional study in Montreal, Canada.

Published online: 12 Feb 2025

Authors: Sousa-Silva, R. & Kestens, Y. & Stephens, Z. P. & Thierry, B. & Schoenig, D. & Fuller, D. & Winters, M. & Smargiassi, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

As urbanisation continues to accelerate, urban green spaces are increasingly recognised as key elements for enhancing people's health and well-being. ...

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Exotic invasive species in urban wetlands: environmental correlates and implications for wetland management.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Ehrenfeld, J. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Wetlands in urban regions are subjected to a wide variety of anthropogenic disturbances, many of which may promote invasions of exotic plant species. ...

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Macroalgal blooms caused by marine nutrient changes resulting from human activities.

Published online: 26 Dec 2020

Authors: Wang Hui & Wang GuangCe & Gu WenHui

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Macroalgal blooms (green tides) are occurring more frequently in many regions of the world, leading to significant impacts on marine ecology and econo...

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Shining the light on marine infrastructure: the use of artificial light to manipulate benthic marine communities.

Published online: 14 May 2025

Authors: Schaefer, N. & Hoey, A. S. & Bishop, M. J. & Bugnot, A. B. & Herbert, B. & Mayer-Pinto, M. & Sherman, C. D. H. & Foster-Thorpe, C. & Vozzo, M. L. & Dafforn, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In urbanised areas, marine infrastructure alters natural light regimes, creating habitats that are permanently shaded, affecting the community structu...

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The impacts of multiple anthropogenic environmental drivers on plant-soil feedbacks: a systematic review protocol.

Published online: 27 May 2025

Authors: Beyene, M. S. & Roberto, A. N. & Broadbent, A. A. D. & Cordero, I. & Johnson, D. & Isaac, M. E. & Leizeaga, A. & Lum, D. & Taylor, C. R. & Bardgett, R. D. & Cadotte, M. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Plant-soil feedbacks (PSFs) regulate plant growth, plant community dynamics and ecosystem functioning and are important for global biogeochemical cycl...

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