APPENDIX O O. Climate Change Vulnerability Exercise Appendices
... Are energy needs in your region expected to increase in the future? If so, are there future plans for hydropower generation facilities or conditions for hydropower generation in your region? ...
... Are energy needs in your region expected to increase in the future? If so, are there future plans for hydropower generation facilities or conditions for hydropower generation in your region? ...
Twenty-Five Years of Paradox in Plant-Herbivore
... herbivores are nutritionally wise, and if preference is simply a matter of nutrients, why then do they sometimes prefer less nutritious plant species and parts? Plant Secondary Chemistry - Over a 20-year period beginning in the early 1970's there grew an awareness of the importance of so-called seco ...
... herbivores are nutritionally wise, and if preference is simply a matter of nutrients, why then do they sometimes prefer less nutritious plant species and parts? Plant Secondary Chemistry - Over a 20-year period beginning in the early 1970's there grew an awareness of the importance of so-called seco ...
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... Geophysically, the sites are, of course rather different; however both include large, seasonally inundated wetland areas and are significantly impacted by widely varying annual rainfall. Both sites are home to well-known and diverse avian fauna, and have been affected by alien invasive waterweeds ov ...
... Geophysically, the sites are, of course rather different; however both include large, seasonally inundated wetland areas and are significantly impacted by widely varying annual rainfall. Both sites are home to well-known and diverse avian fauna, and have been affected by alien invasive waterweeds ov ...
trapping and furbearer management in vermont
... People trap for many of the same reasons that people hunt, fish, garden, or manage a woodlot for firewood. They enjoy interacting with nature and learning the habits of animals. Trappers also derive a sense of satisfaction by providing for themselves and their families via a locally-abundant source ...
... People trap for many of the same reasons that people hunt, fish, garden, or manage a woodlot for firewood. They enjoy interacting with nature and learning the habits of animals. Trappers also derive a sense of satisfaction by providing for themselves and their families via a locally-abundant source ...
A Review of Endemic Species in the Eastern Arc Afromontane Region
... into biogeographical questions, such as where certain species originated and how distribution patterns have changed over time. The humans and other species in the Eastern Arc also rely on the biodiversity for basic needs and survival, and if biodiversity in the region were to significantly drop, the ...
... into biogeographical questions, such as where certain species originated and how distribution patterns have changed over time. The humans and other species in the Eastern Arc also rely on the biodiversity for basic needs and survival, and if biodiversity in the region were to significantly drop, the ...
“superspecies”, represented in Italy by three
... in the “salmon trout”, the flesh of which is orange, due to intake of carotenoids (e.g., astaxanthin, found in the bodies of some crustaceans). Introduced salmonids. Besides trout, Italian streams often host two similar species from North America, which were introduced for fishing reasons. The most ...
... in the “salmon trout”, the flesh of which is orange, due to intake of carotenoids (e.g., astaxanthin, found in the bodies of some crustaceans). Introduced salmonids. Besides trout, Italian streams often host two similar species from North America, which were introduced for fishing reasons. The most ...
Biological Collections From The Marine Ecosystem
... from previous work at Amchitka and in the Aleutians, modified to reflect foods eaten by Aleuts and caught for commercial fisheries, and to provide information needed for developing a long term biomonitoring/stewardship plan (Jewett, 2002; CRESP, 2003; Burger et al., in press-a; Appendix 10.A). These ...
... from previous work at Amchitka and in the Aleutians, modified to reflect foods eaten by Aleuts and caught for commercial fisheries, and to provide information needed for developing a long term biomonitoring/stewardship plan (Jewett, 2002; CRESP, 2003; Burger et al., in press-a; Appendix 10.A). These ...
Subtidal Communities
... Hard-Bottom Subtidal Communities • Less common than soft-bottom • Submerged extension of rocky intertidal, hard parts of organisms (oyster shells, calcareous algae) • Sometimes called “reefs” – not coral ...
... Hard-Bottom Subtidal Communities • Less common than soft-bottom • Submerged extension of rocky intertidal, hard parts of organisms (oyster shells, calcareous algae) • Sometimes called “reefs” – not coral ...
Extinction considerations for diadromous fishes
... fishes. The spread of alien species, naturally or transported by humans to new environments, may be the second most important cause. Harvest is a contributing factor to extinction risk for many diadromous populations, although there is no known example where overfishing has led directly to the extin ...
... fishes. The spread of alien species, naturally or transported by humans to new environments, may be the second most important cause. Harvest is a contributing factor to extinction risk for many diadromous populations, although there is no known example where overfishing has led directly to the extin ...
Effect of human disturbance on long
... al. 2001, Birdlife International 2004, Beebee and Griffiths 2005, Reed and Merenlender 2011). Often causes are obvious, such as anthropogenic destruction of habitat, but many human activities appear benign yet ultimately may cause population numbers to decline in an area over time. These forms of di ...
... al. 2001, Birdlife International 2004, Beebee and Griffiths 2005, Reed and Merenlender 2011). Often causes are obvious, such as anthropogenic destruction of habitat, but many human activities appear benign yet ultimately may cause population numbers to decline in an area over time. These forms of di ...
What about “Pests”? - Guide to Rural Residential Living
... There are a variety of control techniques for pest species, including; trapping, shooting, and poisoning (generally using 1080 baits). The use of particular control techniques depend on the pest species, local conditions, and resources. It is recommended that landholders refer to the specific specie ...
... There are a variety of control techniques for pest species, including; trapping, shooting, and poisoning (generally using 1080 baits). The use of particular control techniques depend on the pest species, local conditions, and resources. It is recommended that landholders refer to the specific specie ...
Sage Grouse Habitat Requirements
... survival rates when certain food and cover requirements are met. Insects and forbs are the most important food items during the chicks' first month of life. Early brood-rearing areas typically occur in upland sagebrush habitats close to nest sites, although some broods may move to more distant areas ...
... survival rates when certain food and cover requirements are met. Insects and forbs are the most important food items during the chicks' first month of life. Early brood-rearing areas typically occur in upland sagebrush habitats close to nest sites, although some broods may move to more distant areas ...
The Karner Blue Butterfly in Michigan
... Habitat – Karner blue butterflies are found in barrens and savanna habitats that support wild lupine (Lupinus perennis). Lupine is found in open, sunny areas with sandy soils and is critical to Karner blue survival because it is the only food source for Karner blue caterpillars. Adult Karner blues d ...
... Habitat – Karner blue butterflies are found in barrens and savanna habitats that support wild lupine (Lupinus perennis). Lupine is found in open, sunny areas with sandy soils and is critical to Karner blue survival because it is the only food source for Karner blue caterpillars. Adult Karner blues d ...
Patterns of morphology and resource use in North American desert
... precipitation, which determines seed production as well as shrub density (Brown 1973, 1975, Hafner 1977, Brown et al. 1979). The most arid parts of the Colorado and Mojave deserts typically have only one or two species ...
... precipitation, which determines seed production as well as shrub density (Brown 1973, 1975, Hafner 1977, Brown et al. 1979). The most arid parts of the Colorado and Mojave deserts typically have only one or two species ...
Dynamics of emergent vegetation along natural gradients of water
... response curves are patterns which occur in the presence of competition, and consequently are narrower than fundamental responses. In essence, the realized response can be described as a function of the physiological tolerances of a species (i.e., fundamental responses), combined with competitive in ...
... response curves are patterns which occur in the presence of competition, and consequently are narrower than fundamental responses. In essence, the realized response can be described as a function of the physiological tolerances of a species (i.e., fundamental responses), combined with competitive in ...
The Balance of Nature: What Is It and Why Care?
... variability and population stability [e.g., see Ives and Carpenter (2007); Ives et al. (2008)]. There is a long history of ecologists seeking to understand what factors con tribute to the stability of ecological communities. Early ecologists pointed to the role diversity plays in stability. This id ...
... variability and population stability [e.g., see Ives and Carpenter (2007); Ives et al. (2008)]. There is a long history of ecologists seeking to understand what factors con tribute to the stability of ecological communities. Early ecologists pointed to the role diversity plays in stability. This id ...
Kawau Island Fauna - Department of Conservation
... nights male and female calls are recorded and plotted, together with habitat characteristics and weather conditions. Kiwi tend to live in pairs, forming monogamous couples generally for life. Some bonds have been known to last 30 years. They are extremely territorial birds that protect their patch ( ...
... nights male and female calls are recorded and plotted, together with habitat characteristics and weather conditions. Kiwi tend to live in pairs, forming monogamous couples generally for life. Some bonds have been known to last 30 years. They are extremely territorial birds that protect their patch ( ...
Article - Institute of Forest and Wildlife Research and Development
... transpiration rate are thought to differ among trees and sites because of the site-specific environmental conditions [1-3] and species-specific ecophysiological traits [4-7], especially for avoidance of the risk of excessive water loss and resultant damage in the dry season [8; 9]. Transpiration and ...
... transpiration rate are thought to differ among trees and sites because of the site-specific environmental conditions [1-3] and species-specific ecophysiological traits [4-7], especially for avoidance of the risk of excessive water loss and resultant damage in the dry season [8; 9]. Transpiration and ...
frogwatch teachers` guide to frogs as indicators of
... members of the scientific community who are helping others to connect with the natural world, and showing youth that they can make a difference in the future of the environment. This education guide could not have been completed without the essential contribution of several souls. Special thanks go ...
... members of the scientific community who are helping others to connect with the natural world, and showing youth that they can make a difference in the future of the environment. This education guide could not have been completed without the essential contribution of several souls. Special thanks go ...
abiotic vs. biotic influences on habitat selection
... influences on bird distributions and habitat choice. However, nest-site shifts and microhabitat use also appear to be influenced by interactions among coexisting species. Moreover, shifts in habitat use by all species caused nest predation (i.e., biotic) costs that increased with increasing distance ...
... influences on bird distributions and habitat choice. However, nest-site shifts and microhabitat use also appear to be influenced by interactions among coexisting species. Moreover, shifts in habitat use by all species caused nest predation (i.e., biotic) costs that increased with increasing distance ...
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... gene pool of particular species, reduction of grounds maintenance costs and environmental impacts, and creation of representative local ecosystems. Often more than one goal is possible for any given restoration project. While all the reasons listed above are significant, goals may be quite limited. ...
... gene pool of particular species, reduction of grounds maintenance costs and environmental impacts, and creation of representative local ecosystems. Often more than one goal is possible for any given restoration project. While all the reasons listed above are significant, goals may be quite limited. ...
Zalophus wollebaeki, Galápagos Sea Lion
... Galápagos Sea Lions are non-migratory. They are rather unafraid of humans when ashore, at least in the sites where they regularly encounter humans. Haul-out sites can be on rugged shoreline types, including steep rocky shorelines, ledges and offshore stacks, but colonies are mostly on gently sloping ...
... Galápagos Sea Lions are non-migratory. They are rather unafraid of humans when ashore, at least in the sites where they regularly encounter humans. Haul-out sites can be on rugged shoreline types, including steep rocky shorelines, ledges and offshore stacks, but colonies are mostly on gently sloping ...
modeling the impact of edge avoidance on avian nest
... Abstract. In fragmented landscapes, many species of birds are absent from, or have reduced densities in, small habitat fragments. This pattern may result, at least in part, because birds avoid placing their nests near habitat edges where nest success often is low. We sought to clarify the role playe ...
... Abstract. In fragmented landscapes, many species of birds are absent from, or have reduced densities in, small habitat fragments. This pattern may result, at least in part, because birds avoid placing their nests near habitat edges where nest success often is low. We sought to clarify the role playe ...
Molluscan Studies - Oxford Academic
... appears to be a commensal one. Living in the shrimp burrow probably provides protection for A. coralliophila from predation pressure and environmental stresses (e.g. high temperatures). The bivalve may also benefit from the water currents created by the host’s activity, if they are rich in oxygen and ...
... appears to be a commensal one. Living in the shrimp burrow probably provides protection for A. coralliophila from predation pressure and environmental stresses (e.g. high temperatures). The bivalve may also benefit from the water currents created by the host’s activity, if they are rich in oxygen and ...
Habitat
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A habitat is an ecological or environmental area that is inhabited by human, a particular species of animal, plant, or other type of organism.A place where a living thing lives is its habitat. It is a place where it can find food, shelter, protection and mates for reproduction. It is the natural environment in which an organism lives, or the physical environment that surrounds a species population.A habitat is made up of physical factors such as soil, moisture, range of temperature, and availability of light as well as biotic factors such as the availability of food and the presence of predators. A habitat is not necessarily a geographic area—for a parasitic organism it is the body of its host, part of the host's body such as the digestive tract, or a cell within the host's body.