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FSC Invertebrate Challenge: Project Evaluation Report

A brilliant project report detailing all the aims and outcomes of a citizen science-led initiative to improve and grow the local species database. The report includes the volunteers’ evaluation responses following the project to help guide design and delivery of future initiatives.

 

Shared by Field Studies Council – a Bronze AER Member.

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Soil mites of Mary Mix McDonald Woods and nearby upland forests in Northeastern Illinois, USA.

This catalogue provides information on morphological characteristics of soil mites collected in mesic, dry mesic, upland forest, and buckthorn communi...

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A scoping review of evidence for the effects of seven global deer species on woody vegetation.

Context: Rapid expansion of deer (Cervidae) populations is a concern for forest ecosystems. Despite extensive reviews on how deer affect forests, vari...

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Rwanda climate services for agriculture: farmers willingness to pay for improved climate services.

This willingness-to-pay (WTP) study aims to understand how Rwandan farmers value the improved characteristics of agricultural climate services introdu...

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The Applied Ecologist

29 May 2025

The potential of second-growth forests for bird diversity in a small holder landscape

Mareike Kortmann and co-authors share a summary about their latest study which focusses on the ability of sample coverage to impact diversity measures of bird communities in tropical lowland forests. Tropical old-growth forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, leading to concerning biodiversity loss. But amidst this global decline, some forest areas are also recovering. Second-growth forests—those that regenerate after agricultural use—may offer valuable contributions …

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20 May 2025

Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is fast-eroding. Yet, as far as Ecology is concerned, it is …

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12 May 2025

Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London as a Development Specialist. What project are you currently working on that you …

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