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Models of ecological half-life may be valuable and cost-effective predictive tools for authorities setting restrictions on human consumption of freshw...

Anthropogenic activities that degrade natural ecosystems may also impact human health. However, research on the links between human and environmental ...

Throughout much of the tropics, habitat loss is increasing and intensifying on the unprotected land surrounding conservation areas. The influence of t...

In conservation decision-making, we operate within the confines of limited funding. Furthermore, we often assume particular relationships between mana...

There exists a continuing dilemma in prioritizing conservation actions for large carnivores. Habitat loss, poaching, and prey depletion have often bee...

The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha is a well-known biofouler, having potentially serious impacts on freshwater-dependent industries. Chemical treat...

While establishment of vegetation is the most visual indicator of regeneration on cutover peatland, the reinstatement of belowground functions is less...

Freshwater ecosystems have long been affected by numerous types of human interventions that have a negative impact on their water quality and ecologic...

The shores of many lakes have been substantially altered by human developments such as erosion control structures or recreational beaches. Such altera...

Identifying the resources that limit growth of animal populations is essential for effective conservation; however, resource limitation is difficult t...