DRAFT of first half of report
... communities in ways that are not always well understood by rich, western communities. One study on wildlife and poverty suggested that one eighth of the world’s poor (i.e. 150 million people) depend on wildlife for their livelihoods (DFID, 2002). These resources do not necessarily increase income, b ...
... communities in ways that are not always well understood by rich, western communities. One study on wildlife and poverty suggested that one eighth of the world’s poor (i.e. 150 million people) depend on wildlife for their livelihoods (DFID, 2002). These resources do not necessarily increase income, b ...
chapter 53
... 4. Species richness on islands depends on island size and distance from the mainland • Because of their size and isolation, islands provide great opportunities for studying some of the biogeographic factors that affect the species diversity of communities. ...
... 4. Species richness on islands depends on island size and distance from the mainland • Because of their size and isolation, islands provide great opportunities for studying some of the biogeographic factors that affect the species diversity of communities. ...
Lake Eda2.99 MB - Department of Parks and Wildlife
... • wetlands of international importance (‘Ramsar’ wetlands); • nationally threatened species and ecological communities; and • migratory species listed under international treaties JAMBA, CAMBA and CMS. The EPBC Act regulates actions that will have or are likely to have a significant impact on any ma ...
... • wetlands of international importance (‘Ramsar’ wetlands); • nationally threatened species and ecological communities; and • migratory species listed under international treaties JAMBA, CAMBA and CMS. The EPBC Act regulates actions that will have or are likely to have a significant impact on any ma ...
Community Ecology, BIOL 7083 – Fall 2003
... community models: Theoretical consequences for patterns of diversity. Am. Nat. 159:123. Connolly, Sean R., Terry P. Hughes, David R. Bellwood & Ronald H. Karlson. 2005. Community structure of corals and reef fishes at multiple scales. Science 309:1363-1365. Hubbell, Stephen P. 2001. The Unified Neut ...
... community models: Theoretical consequences for patterns of diversity. Am. Nat. 159:123. Connolly, Sean R., Terry P. Hughes, David R. Bellwood & Ronald H. Karlson. 2005. Community structure of corals and reef fishes at multiple scales. Science 309:1363-1365. Hubbell, Stephen P. 2001. The Unified Neut ...
Desert rodent populations: factors affecting
... Abstract.— Literature concerning North American nocturnal desert rodents is reviewed to delimit current knowledge of the importance of various factors to abundance, distribution, and genetic structure. In addition, strategies for further study are suggested. Abundance: That increased rodent abundanc ...
... Abstract.— Literature concerning North American nocturnal desert rodents is reviewed to delimit current knowledge of the importance of various factors to abundance, distribution, and genetic structure. In addition, strategies for further study are suggested. Abundance: That increased rodent abundanc ...
Community dynamics and ecosystem simplification in a high
... the time series (Fig. 1B) with an exception at the northern site at 6 mo when there was a reduction in cover. This occurred during a period of high percent cover of erect fleshy algae typical during this part of the year (Fig. S1). The percent cover of calcified filter feeders and CCA remained around 1 ...
... the time series (Fig. 1B) with an exception at the northern site at 6 mo when there was a reduction in cover. This occurred during a period of high percent cover of erect fleshy algae typical during this part of the year (Fig. S1). The percent cover of calcified filter feeders and CCA remained around 1 ...
Quino Checkerspot Butterfly - Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera
... and conservation is necessary to allow for recovery planning and management. We review systematics, distribution, natural history, and conservation prospects, with reference to pertinent literature about other E. editha subspecies. Additional information is presented from museum specimens and ongoin ...
... and conservation is necessary to allow for recovery planning and management. We review systematics, distribution, natural history, and conservation prospects, with reference to pertinent literature about other E. editha subspecies. Additional information is presented from museum specimens and ongoin ...
Get PDF - Wiley Online Library
... mechanisms) links size structure and thermal energy at all biological scales” (p. 12790) and speculated that the metabolic theory of ecology (Brown et al. 2004) could be implicated in such an explanation, although they did not explore or test possible mechanisms in detail. Crucially, this depends on ...
... mechanisms) links size structure and thermal energy at all biological scales” (p. 12790) and speculated that the metabolic theory of ecology (Brown et al. 2004) could be implicated in such an explanation, although they did not explore or test possible mechanisms in detail. Crucially, this depends on ...
The Conservation and Ecology of Carnivorous Plants
... increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities. Indeed, over half of the carnivorous plant species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are listed as ‘threatened’, but the threats to carnivorous plants have not previously been quantified. In Chapter 2, I qua ...
... increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities. Indeed, over half of the carnivorous plant species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are listed as ‘threatened’, but the threats to carnivorous plants have not previously been quantified. In Chapter 2, I qua ...
Global amphibian declines: sorting the hypotheses - Collins Lab
... First, frog populations did not begin declining in the 1980s and 1990s when global amphibian declines were reported. Rather, declines were evident throughout the 20th century, but their scope was unappreciated until the 1980s. As part of the general declining amphibian problem, we need to distinguis ...
... First, frog populations did not begin declining in the 1980s and 1990s when global amphibian declines were reported. Rather, declines were evident throughout the 20th century, but their scope was unappreciated until the 1980s. As part of the general declining amphibian problem, we need to distinguis ...
Effects of small-scale disturbance on invasion success in marine
... to invasion and represent one of the most invaded systems on the planet as many bays, estuaries and nearshore waters are affected by stressors as a result of urbanization, exploitation of fisheries and shipping (Carlton and Geller, 1993; Carlton, 1989; Cohen and Carlton, 1998; Grosholz, 2002). Withi ...
... to invasion and represent one of the most invaded systems on the planet as many bays, estuaries and nearshore waters are affected by stressors as a result of urbanization, exploitation of fisheries and shipping (Carlton and Geller, 1993; Carlton, 1989; Cohen and Carlton, 1998; Grosholz, 2002). Withi ...
tarantula fact sheet - World Animal Foundation
... Tarantulas have also evolved specialized hairs to defend themselves against predators. Besides the normal "hairs" covering the body, some tarantulas also have a dense covering of irritating hairs called urticating hairs, that they may use as protection against enemies. These hairs are present on Ne ...
... Tarantulas have also evolved specialized hairs to defend themselves against predators. Besides the normal "hairs" covering the body, some tarantulas also have a dense covering of irritating hairs called urticating hairs, that they may use as protection against enemies. These hairs are present on Ne ...
Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to Improve Holistic
... the user’s traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). Our counterintuitive results show that specific management strategies should be considered for each particular fishing seascape within the HLS while taking into account the differences among ecological structures and fishery dynamics. The insights f ...
... the user’s traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). Our counterintuitive results show that specific management strategies should be considered for each particular fishing seascape within the HLS while taking into account the differences among ecological structures and fishery dynamics. The insights f ...
Plant communities in harsh sites are less invaded: a summary of
... After compiling a list of examples, we discuss two major classes of hypotheses that have been proposed to explain why harsh habitats are less invaded. 1) Propagule limitation mechanisms suggest that characteristics of harsh sites, such as isolation, small size, and lower rates of human visitation an ...
... After compiling a list of examples, we discuss two major classes of hypotheses that have been proposed to explain why harsh habitats are less invaded. 1) Propagule limitation mechanisms suggest that characteristics of harsh sites, such as isolation, small size, and lower rates of human visitation an ...
Use of wild–caught individuals as a key factor for success in
... ment of living organisms from one area, with sub� sequent free release in a second area, involving organisms coming either from wild or captive sources'. Here we follow the original definitions established by the IUCN, distinguishing between three major types of translocations: 'introduction', as mo ...
... ment of living organisms from one area, with sub� sequent free release in a second area, involving organisms coming either from wild or captive sources'. Here we follow the original definitions established by the IUCN, distinguishing between three major types of translocations: 'introduction', as mo ...
here - Solway Firth Partnership
... Non-native species (NNS) have been introduced deliberately, for cultural and economic benefit, and accidentally to the UK over many hundreds of years7,8 With the increase in global shipping, aquaculture and recreational tourism, however, there is now a greater threat of introducing non-native specie ...
... Non-native species (NNS) have been introduced deliberately, for cultural and economic benefit, and accidentally to the UK over many hundreds of years7,8 With the increase in global shipping, aquaculture and recreational tourism, however, there is now a greater threat of introducing non-native specie ...
projects for 2012 - The University of Western Australia
... A variety of fourth-year projects and programmes in The School of Plant Biology and research partner organisations are available to students who have completed three years of study towards a Bachelor of Science degree either at this University or elsewhere. Whether you undertake a project or a progr ...
... A variety of fourth-year projects and programmes in The School of Plant Biology and research partner organisations are available to students who have completed three years of study towards a Bachelor of Science degree either at this University or elsewhere. Whether you undertake a project or a progr ...
Burdi 1 Sea Star Acrobatics: Testing the
... response. However, none of those studies examined the differences in righting response on different substrata. Eight species of sea stars were used in this study: Three different color variations of Henricia leviuscula (blood red, yellow, and gray arm pitted), Leptasterias hexactis, Pyconopodia hel ...
... response. However, none of those studies examined the differences in righting response on different substrata. Eight species of sea stars were used in this study: Three different color variations of Henricia leviuscula (blood red, yellow, and gray arm pitted), Leptasterias hexactis, Pyconopodia hel ...
Environmental variability and population dynamics: do European
... prairies) and in stable (north European lakes) environments, to distinguish the relative contributions of environmental variability (measured as between-year fluctuations in wetland numbers) and intraspecific interactions (density dependence) in driving population dynamics. We tested whether popula ...
... prairies) and in stable (north European lakes) environments, to distinguish the relative contributions of environmental variability (measured as between-year fluctuations in wetland numbers) and intraspecific interactions (density dependence) in driving population dynamics. We tested whether popula ...
Biological Control Introductions in Hawaii: 1890 to 1985
... (Olivier), then it was considered to be non-specific. As more observations are made and reported, some purposely introduced species which are now considered to be specific may eventually be found to be non-specific. The data presented are derived mostly from the Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomolog ...
... (Olivier), then it was considered to be non-specific. As more observations are made and reported, some purposely introduced species which are now considered to be specific may eventually be found to be non-specific. The data presented are derived mostly from the Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomolog ...
Read Wildlife Matters December 2007
... is one of the world’s last great natural areas. However, there is already clear evidence that the wildlife of northern Australia is in trouble: mammal populations have declined significantly, even in iconic places like Kakadu National Park. AWC is poised to make a very significant contribution to th ...
... is one of the world’s last great natural areas. However, there is already clear evidence that the wildlife of northern Australia is in trouble: mammal populations have declined significantly, even in iconic places like Kakadu National Park. AWC is poised to make a very significant contribution to th ...
Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
... Limiting factors and threats Historically, one of the main reasons for the decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker was the significant reduction in the vast stands of mature hardwoods, such as oak and beech, following European settlement. These trees produced an abundance of acorns and nuts, the specie ...
... Limiting factors and threats Historically, one of the main reasons for the decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker was the significant reduction in the vast stands of mature hardwoods, such as oak and beech, following European settlement. These trees produced an abundance of acorns and nuts, the specie ...
State of the Eastern Scotian Shelf Ecosystem
... Temperature is well recognized in terms of its effect on growth and maturation of most fish and invertebrate species. The timing of the onset of the spring phytoplankton bloom and its duration, known to be influenced by physical and chemical properties, can influence survival during the early life s ...
... Temperature is well recognized in terms of its effect on growth and maturation of most fish and invertebrate species. The timing of the onset of the spring phytoplankton bloom and its duration, known to be influenced by physical and chemical properties, can influence survival during the early life s ...
The Role of Ethical Judgments Related to Wildlife
... involved in deer management issues. Twenty-eight were generally supportive of fertility control and 21 were generally opposed. Potential interviewees were identified using snowball sampling (Seidman 1998). Key informants at each site suggested potential interviewees who they knew were interested or ...
... involved in deer management issues. Twenty-eight were generally supportive of fertility control and 21 were generally opposed. Potential interviewees were identified using snowball sampling (Seidman 1998). Key informants at each site suggested potential interviewees who they knew were interested or ...
Biodiversity action plan
This article is about a conservation biology topic. For other uses of BAP, see BAP (disambiguation).A biodiversity action plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats and is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus for these plans derives from the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). As of 2009, 191 countries have ratified the CBD, but only a fraction of these have developed substantive BAP documents.The principal elements of a BAP typically include: (a) preparing inventories of biological information for selected species or habitats; (b) assessing the conservation status of species within specified ecosystems; (c) creation of targets for conservation and restoration; and (d) establishing budgets, timelines and institutional partnerships for implementing the BAP.