Doc Ornis 14-04/08 – Annex I
... works carried out to reach each result and of the relevance/need of actions. In order to reduce as possible such element of subjectivity, and to make sure the same criteria were used in determining the IS, after receiving filled in forms from individual respondents, all answers were checked and, if ...
... works carried out to reach each result and of the relevance/need of actions. In order to reduce as possible such element of subjectivity, and to make sure the same criteria were used in determining the IS, after receiving filled in forms from individual respondents, all answers were checked and, if ...
November 22, 2016 - Board of Supervisors Correspondence
... narrow distribution and few populations, with three of the four known populations occupying relatively small areas. Livermore tarplant's rarity and extremely limited distribution, and its occurrence only in and near developed areas, make the species very vulnerable to stochastic (chance) events such ...
... narrow distribution and few populations, with three of the four known populations occupying relatively small areas. Livermore tarplant's rarity and extremely limited distribution, and its occurrence only in and near developed areas, make the species very vulnerable to stochastic (chance) events such ...
Abstract book of the 12th European Ecological Federation
... take place in Avila (Spain) from 25th to 29th September 2011. The Spanish Association for Terrestrial Ecology (AEET) and the Portuguese Ecological Society (SPECO) have made a great effort to bring together talented scientists, novel ideas and promising students to tackle ecological issues under the ...
... take place in Avila (Spain) from 25th to 29th September 2011. The Spanish Association for Terrestrial Ecology (AEET) and the Portuguese Ecological Society (SPECO) have made a great effort to bring together talented scientists, novel ideas and promising students to tackle ecological issues under the ...
The Vertebrate Fauna of Southern Yengo National Park and Parr
... Pest species are widespread across the southern Yengo and Parr reserves, with the Fox and Wild Dog being the most commonly recorded. Foxes were more frequently recorded in Parr SCA, with records from southern Yengo concentrated towards the perimeters of the park. Importantly, Foxes have not been rec ...
... Pest species are widespread across the southern Yengo and Parr reserves, with the Fox and Wild Dog being the most commonly recorded. Foxes were more frequently recorded in Parr SCA, with records from southern Yengo concentrated towards the perimeters of the park. Importantly, Foxes have not been rec ...
War on Wildlife - WildEarth Guardians
... numbers of native carnivores such as coyotes, wolves, and bears, we also describe eleven biological agents used to kill species, and review the efficacy of trapping, and shooting wildlife from aircraft—a practice termed “aerial gunning.” Wildlife Services aerial guns, traps and snares animals, and b ...
... numbers of native carnivores such as coyotes, wolves, and bears, we also describe eleven biological agents used to kill species, and review the efficacy of trapping, and shooting wildlife from aircraft—a practice termed “aerial gunning.” Wildlife Services aerial guns, traps and snares animals, and b ...
The invasive Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, in
... A massive invasion of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, has occurred in Scandinavia during the last decade. The introduction and dispersal was described through collaboration between scientists from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. This work has been followed up by national activities that clearly v ...
... A massive invasion of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, has occurred in Scandinavia during the last decade. The introduction and dispersal was described through collaboration between scientists from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. This work has been followed up by national activities that clearly v ...
questions and answers on 1080 - National Pest Control Agencies
... 1080 is a controlled substance. There are comprehensive and rigorous regulations and operating procedures that govern its use in New Zealand. It is managed in compliance with 1996 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) regulations, which cover packaging, transport, exposure limits (from w ...
... 1080 is a controlled substance. There are comprehensive and rigorous regulations and operating procedures that govern its use in New Zealand. It is managed in compliance with 1996 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) regulations, which cover packaging, transport, exposure limits (from w ...
Srivastava and Bell 2009
... dimensions of foodweb diversity may change simultaneously: the number of species within a trophic level (horizontal diversity) and the number of trophic levels (vertical diversity). Top trophic levels often disappear first because they tend to be the most vulnerable to perturbations (Petchey et al. ...
... dimensions of foodweb diversity may change simultaneously: the number of species within a trophic level (horizontal diversity) and the number of trophic levels (vertical diversity). Top trophic levels often disappear first because they tend to be the most vulnerable to perturbations (Petchey et al. ...
BATS - Essential Members of the Southern Nevada Community
... among all mammals, only bats can truly fly. Their group (order) name, Chiroptera, literally means "hand wing". Animals such as flying squirrels do not fly, but only glide from place to place. Fossil records indicate that bats have maintained a form much like their current one for approximately 50 mi ...
... among all mammals, only bats can truly fly. Their group (order) name, Chiroptera, literally means "hand wing". Animals such as flying squirrels do not fly, but only glide from place to place. Fossil records indicate that bats have maintained a form much like their current one for approximately 50 mi ...
The Ecology and Population structure of the invasive Yellow Crazy
... Sala et al. 2000; Mooney and Cleland 2001). Biological Invasions Invasive organisms are found in a vast variety of taxa, including marine and terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates, plants and fungi. The term ‘biological invasion’ usually refers to the ecologically harmful establishment of anthro ...
... Sala et al. 2000; Mooney and Cleland 2001). Biological Invasions Invasive organisms are found in a vast variety of taxa, including marine and terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates, plants and fungi. The term ‘biological invasion’ usually refers to the ecologically harmful establishment of anthro ...
Baseline Environmental Conditions The methods used to collect and
... and vegetation for all Three Proposed Projects are described in Section 3.0 of the Keystone EA in Appendix K. The results of baseline studies for the Big Silver Creek Waterpower Project are summarized below. A complete description of baseline conditions is provided in the Keystone EA in Appendix K, ...
... and vegetation for all Three Proposed Projects are described in Section 3.0 of the Keystone EA in Appendix K. The results of baseline studies for the Big Silver Creek Waterpower Project are summarized below. A complete description of baseline conditions is provided in the Keystone EA in Appendix K, ...
The invasion of barred owls and its potential effect on
... into the range of the northern spotted owl is our chief interest here, the two species are sympatric in south central Mexico and, presumably, have been sympatric there for a long time. S. v. sartorii and S. o. lucida are reported to occupy similar conifer and mixed woodlands, humid to semi-arid pine ...
... into the range of the northern spotted owl is our chief interest here, the two species are sympatric in south central Mexico and, presumably, have been sympatric there for a long time. S. v. sartorii and S. o. lucida are reported to occupy similar conifer and mixed woodlands, humid to semi-arid pine ...
aquatic and terrestrial habitat selection by - ETH E
... strongly dependent on resources. To graphically explore the interactive effects of habitat type, prey density, and temperature we predicted habitat selection using the best selected model. We found that home-range placement did not depend on resource availability, which was puzzling as the terrestri ...
... strongly dependent on resources. To graphically explore the interactive effects of habitat type, prey density, and temperature we predicted habitat selection using the best selected model. We found that home-range placement did not depend on resource availability, which was puzzling as the terrestri ...
Wulff 2012 - FSU Biology
... Sponges can dominate the biomass and species representation in benthic marine communities to the point that referring to “sponge communities” is apt. On coral reefs, mangrove prop roots, rocky intertidal shores, caves and crevices, subtidal hard bottoms in Antarctica and western Canadian fjords, and ...
... Sponges can dominate the biomass and species representation in benthic marine communities to the point that referring to “sponge communities” is apt. On coral reefs, mangrove prop roots, rocky intertidal shores, caves and crevices, subtidal hard bottoms in Antarctica and western Canadian fjords, and ...
Linkages in the Landscape
... the environmental crisis had to find a way to ensure the protection of “ecosystems of priority importance”. The first protected area designations were made to ensure that, whatever human development might occur, some places would remain untouched. In other words, protected areas have been designed, ...
... the environmental crisis had to find a way to ensure the protection of “ecosystems of priority importance”. The first protected area designations were made to ensure that, whatever human development might occur, some places would remain untouched. In other words, protected areas have been designed, ...
Estuary Chpt. 1 - Overview of the Kennebec Estuary
... nationwide efforts to address centuries of water pollution, relatively few data were available even for issues that were once prominent in the public’s perception. In some cases, limited raw data were accessible but required analysis or context, which we have provided. We relied heavily on historica ...
... nationwide efforts to address centuries of water pollution, relatively few data were available even for issues that were once prominent in the public’s perception. In some cases, limited raw data were accessible but required analysis or context, which we have provided. We relied heavily on historica ...
Molecular identification and feeding ecology of arthropod generalist predators present in
... The aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Mosley) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are two of the main pests in Mediterranean lettuce crops. Their biological control is mainly based on the use of generalist predators. Detailed knowledge abou ...
... The aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Mosley) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are two of the main pests in Mediterranean lettuce crops. Their biological control is mainly based on the use of generalist predators. Detailed knowledge abou ...
Biological Control Strategies for Mosquito Vectors of Arboviruses
... G. affinis followed by the treatment of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) prevented the anticipated resurgence of the vector population, which was observed in control groups treated only with Bti [10]. As larvivorous fish species often have a broad range of organisms in their diet, off-target ...
... G. affinis followed by the treatment of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) prevented the anticipated resurgence of the vector population, which was observed in control groups treated only with Bti [10]. As larvivorous fish species often have a broad range of organisms in their diet, off-target ...
yellow crazy ants in the wet tropics
... jointly in recognition that these ants would have major agricultural, health, economic, and environmental impacts if they were to spread across Australia. But joint funding is limited to those species that can be eradicated from the entire country, which means the Wet Tropics program is not eligible ...
... jointly in recognition that these ants would have major agricultural, health, economic, and environmental impacts if they were to spread across Australia. But joint funding is limited to those species that can be eradicated from the entire country, which means the Wet Tropics program is not eligible ...
CHAPTER 4-6 INVERTEBRATES: ROTIFER
... adaptations are difficult to define. The few adaptations that do exist include protection from predation among planktonic species. Differences in structure of the trophus seem to facilitate differences in food type. Even in extreme environments, the differences don't seem to correlate with the habit ...
... adaptations are difficult to define. The few adaptations that do exist include protection from predation among planktonic species. Differences in structure of the trophus seem to facilitate differences in food type. Even in extreme environments, the differences don't seem to correlate with the habit ...
Impacts of Feral and Free-ranging Domestic Cats on Wildlife in Florida
... the Egyptians and were introduced into Europe approximately 2,000 years ago (Nowak 1999). Domestic cats have been distributed worldwide by humans as companion animals and deliberately introduced into the wild in many countries, including the United States, with the intent of controlling rodent popul ...
... the Egyptians and were introduced into Europe approximately 2,000 years ago (Nowak 1999). Domestic cats have been distributed worldwide by humans as companion animals and deliberately introduced into the wild in many countries, including the United States, with the intent of controlling rodent popul ...
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... turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo), and francolins (Francolinus spp.) (Avery 2006). Although very little was previously known about the vegetation in the new Kahuku unit, it was believed to have rich biological and cultural resources and a high potential for conservation. Many endangered bird and plant s ...
... turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo), and francolins (Francolinus spp.) (Avery 2006). Although very little was previously known about the vegetation in the new Kahuku unit, it was believed to have rich biological and cultural resources and a high potential for conservation. Many endangered bird and plant s ...
7.0 TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT .........................................................
... An approach that integrates population and habitat data in obtaining scientific-based information with respect to the terrestrial environmental assessment has been used to identify the ecological components, processes and flows that are required to maintain a fully functioning ecosystem. Numerous te ...
... An approach that integrates population and habitat data in obtaining scientific-based information with respect to the terrestrial environmental assessment has been used to identify the ecological components, processes and flows that are required to maintain a fully functioning ecosystem. Numerous te ...
Habitat Selection and Indirect Interactions in Fish Communities
... 1.4 Metabolism is affected by abiotic factors Metabolism is a principal force in ecology, linking e.g. temperature to the ecology of populations and whole communities (Brown et al., 2004). As an example of different metabolic adaptions to different temperatures, salmonid fish have a higher active me ...
... 1.4 Metabolism is affected by abiotic factors Metabolism is a principal force in ecology, linking e.g. temperature to the ecology of populations and whole communities (Brown et al., 2004). As an example of different metabolic adaptions to different temperatures, salmonid fish have a higher active me ...
Island restoration
The ecological restoration of islands, or island restoration, is the application of the principles of ecological restoration to islands and island groups. Islands, due to their isolation, are home to many of the world's endemic species, as well as important breeding grounds for seabirds and some marine mammals. Their ecosystems are also very vulnerable to human disturbance and particularly to introduced species, due to their small size. Island groups such as New Zealand and Hawaii have undergone substantial extinctions and losses of habitat. Since the 1950s several organisations and government agencies around the world have worked to restore islands to their original states; New Zealand has used them to hold natural populations of species that would otherwise be unable to survive in the wild. The principal components of island restoration are the removal of introduced species and the reintroduction of native species.