Quantifying Terrestrial Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: A Protocol
... of the burgeoning global biodiversity crisis. In response, there is a growing mandate among natural resource managers to evaluate the impacts of proposed management actions on the extent and fragmentation of habitats. Unfortunately, few guidelines exist to help managers understand the many complex i ...
... of the burgeoning global biodiversity crisis. In response, there is a growing mandate among natural resource managers to evaluate the impacts of proposed management actions on the extent and fragmentation of habitats. Unfortunately, few guidelines exist to help managers understand the many complex i ...
CO # 21: Ensure that structural habitat provided by corals on the
... ‘peak concentrations of coral density’ (Edinger et al., 2007a). In addition, the southwest Grand Banks is identified as a region of ‘relatively high coral species richness’ and an area of aggregation for Gorgonian corals. This area had the greatest species richness (16 spp.), with nine alcyonaceans, ...
... ‘peak concentrations of coral density’ (Edinger et al., 2007a). In addition, the southwest Grand Banks is identified as a region of ‘relatively high coral species richness’ and an area of aggregation for Gorgonian corals. This area had the greatest species richness (16 spp.), with nine alcyonaceans, ...
Community Abstract Mesic Prairie
... main sources of ignition. There are many early accounts of Native Americans intentionally setting fires to accomplish specific objectives (see Day 1953, Curtis 1959, Thompson and Smith 1970, Chapman 1984, Denevan 1992, Kay 1995). Native Americans intentionally set fires in the fall to clear briars a ...
... main sources of ignition. There are many early accounts of Native Americans intentionally setting fires to accomplish specific objectives (see Day 1953, Curtis 1959, Thompson and Smith 1970, Chapman 1984, Denevan 1992, Kay 1995). Native Americans intentionally set fires in the fall to clear briars a ...
Invasive Alien Species: A Toolkit of Best Prevention and
... Reptile Recovery on Round Island Conservation Management Areas in Mauritius Mechanical and Chemical Control of Seastars in Australia are Not Promising Mechanical Control Methods for Water Hyacinth Chemical Control of Miconia calvescens in Hawaii Overview of Successful Rat Eradications on Islands Era ...
... Reptile Recovery on Round Island Conservation Management Areas in Mauritius Mechanical and Chemical Control of Seastars in Australia are Not Promising Mechanical Control Methods for Water Hyacinth Chemical Control of Miconia calvescens in Hawaii Overview of Successful Rat Eradications on Islands Era ...
Review of information, policy and legislation on species translocation
... Precise definitions of the different types of translocation are given, as well as other important terms used in the review. ...
... Precise definitions of the different types of translocation are given, as well as other important terms used in the review. ...
Abstracts - Society For Range Management
... planning effort to assist in prioritization of funding and management strategies to conserve or restore important habitat. Management strategies are types of actions or treatments and are divided into proactive approaches (e.g., fuels management and habitat recovery/restoration) and reactive approac ...
... planning effort to assist in prioritization of funding and management strategies to conserve or restore important habitat. Management strategies are types of actions or treatments and are divided into proactive approaches (e.g., fuels management and habitat recovery/restoration) and reactive approac ...
Lethal interactions among vertebrate top predators
... Lethal interactions among large vertebrate predators have long interested researchers because of ecological and conservation issues. Research focusing on lethal interactions among vertebrate top predators has used several terms with a broad sense, and also introduced new terminology. We analysed the ...
... Lethal interactions among large vertebrate predators have long interested researchers because of ecological and conservation issues. Research focusing on lethal interactions among vertebrate top predators has used several terms with a broad sense, and also introduced new terminology. We analysed the ...
curriculum vitae - Towson University
... community consequences of competition among clonal plants. Evolutionary Ecology 15:547-563. Hobbie, S.E. and L. Gough. 2002. Foliar and soil nutrients in tundra on glacial landscapes of contrasting ages in northern Alaska. Oecologia 131: 453-462. Shaver, G.R., M.S. Bret-Harte, M.H. Jones, J. Johnsto ...
... community consequences of competition among clonal plants. Evolutionary Ecology 15:547-563. Hobbie, S.E. and L. Gough. 2002. Foliar and soil nutrients in tundra on glacial landscapes of contrasting ages in northern Alaska. Oecologia 131: 453-462. Shaver, G.R., M.S. Bret-Harte, M.H. Jones, J. Johnsto ...
Ecological enhancement of an aphid parasitoid
... Insects have become increasingly resistant to chemical control methods, while at the same time public awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides has increased. The search for more environmentally ‘friendly’ means of pest suppression is gaining momentum and biological control (the use o ...
... Insects have become increasingly resistant to chemical control methods, while at the same time public awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides has increased. The search for more environmentally ‘friendly’ means of pest suppression is gaining momentum and biological control (the use o ...
Invertebrate herbivory, plant diversity and ecosystem processes in
... mentally studied without a look back on their (2004) have estimated that within the last 40 years geological past. Only then will we be able to in- 28% of native plants, 54 % of native birds, and vestigate patterns and processes in present-day 71% of native butterflies had decreased in abunbiodivers ...
... mentally studied without a look back on their (2004) have estimated that within the last 40 years geological past. Only then will we be able to in- 28% of native plants, 54 % of native birds, and vestigate patterns and processes in present-day 71% of native butterflies had decreased in abunbiodivers ...
Endangered populations in NSW: Posidonia australis
... range of human activities, particularly in six estuaries within the Sydney and Central Coast region. Populations of Posidonia australis in Port Hacking, Botany Bay, Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, Brisbane Waters and Lake Macquarie have suffered such a large reduction in abundance and geographic distribu ...
... range of human activities, particularly in six estuaries within the Sydney and Central Coast region. Populations of Posidonia australis in Port Hacking, Botany Bay, Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, Brisbane Waters and Lake Macquarie have suffered such a large reduction in abundance and geographic distribu ...
Volume 2, Chapter 4-2 - Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech
... Later, Anderson (1986) reported it from mosses and under bark in Ireland. Ribbon worms are clandestine species that one can rarely find in the open (Winsor 2001, pers. comm. 29 February 2012). Argonemertes dendyi (Figure 12) is among the small fauna, measuring only 15 mm (Dakin 1915). It has multipl ...
... Later, Anderson (1986) reported it from mosses and under bark in Ireland. Ribbon worms are clandestine species that one can rarely find in the open (Winsor 2001, pers. comm. 29 February 2012). Argonemertes dendyi (Figure 12) is among the small fauna, measuring only 15 mm (Dakin 1915). It has multipl ...
Forest Diversity and Function
... resilience of these systems. The results of this activity have been chronicled, debated and summarized, as noted in this volume. This discourse has been colored, of course, by the kinds of information available. Unfortunately, there are few results from explicit experiments on the diversity/function ...
... resilience of these systems. The results of this activity have been chronicled, debated and summarized, as noted in this volume. This discourse has been colored, of course, by the kinds of information available. Unfortunately, there are few results from explicit experiments on the diversity/function ...
National Recovery Plan for the Spotted
... carnivores (Edgar & Belcher 1995). The striking pelage is sandy to rufous or dark brown with irregular white spots covering the animal’s back, sides and extending down the tail, and its stomach is cream to white (Belcher 2000). The large size and prominently spotted tail distinguish the Spotted-tail ...
... carnivores (Edgar & Belcher 1995). The striking pelage is sandy to rufous or dark brown with irregular white spots covering the animal’s back, sides and extending down the tail, and its stomach is cream to white (Belcher 2000). The large size and prominently spotted tail distinguish the Spotted-tail ...
environmental science and engineering
... avoid environmental implications, ecological balance existing on earth – to provide more energy to meet the requirements of increasing population, to reduce environmental pollution, to reduce safety and security risks associated with the use of nuclear energy. 45. Name the different types of energy ...
... avoid environmental implications, ecological balance existing on earth – to provide more energy to meet the requirements of increasing population, to reduce environmental pollution, to reduce safety and security risks associated with the use of nuclear energy. 45. Name the different types of energy ...
table of contents - North American Prairie Conference 2016
... prescribed burns, and neighbor relationships. Given the recent decline in native bees, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators there is growing support for planting prairies as pollinator habitat in urban areas. There are many things that local government municipalities, private industry, and pri ...
... prescribed burns, and neighbor relationships. Given the recent decline in native bees, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators there is growing support for planting prairies as pollinator habitat in urban areas. There are many things that local government municipalities, private industry, and pri ...
CONTENTS - Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR)
... The overall aim of the GISP programme is to assemble the best available data on the background of the invasive alien species problem and the components of an effective solution, then produce a set of tools to help all nations meet their alien species challenges. This toolkit is one of the tools prod ...
... The overall aim of the GISP programme is to assemble the best available data on the background of the invasive alien species problem and the components of an effective solution, then produce a set of tools to help all nations meet their alien species challenges. This toolkit is one of the tools prod ...
Invasive Plants: Ecological and Agricultural Aspects
... occurred ever since life first appeared on the Earth. While invasions typically engender thoughts of noxious creatures colonizing in real time, evolution also produces invaders – genes and phenotypes invade, as do the ecological properties, processes, rules and dynamics that accompany them. Invasion ...
... occurred ever since life first appeared on the Earth. While invasions typically engender thoughts of noxious creatures colonizing in real time, evolution also produces invaders – genes and phenotypes invade, as do the ecological properties, processes, rules and dynamics that accompany them. Invasion ...
A Toolkit of Best Prevention - Invasive Species Specialist Group
... Containment of the Spread of Chromolaena Weed in Australia Containment vs. Eradication: Miconia calvescens in Hawaii Seed Movement on Vehicles: a Study from Kakadu National Park, Australia Reptile Recovery on Round Island Conservation Management Areas in Mauritius Mechanical and Chemical Control of ...
... Containment of the Spread of Chromolaena Weed in Australia Containment vs. Eradication: Miconia calvescens in Hawaii Seed Movement on Vehicles: a Study from Kakadu National Park, Australia Reptile Recovery on Round Island Conservation Management Areas in Mauritius Mechanical and Chemical Control of ...
Direct and indirect consequences of dominant plants in arid
... In arid environments, dominant woody plants such as shrubs or trees, usually facilitate a high density of species in their understories. This phenomemon is composed by a series of direct and indirect effects from the dominant plant to the understory species, and among understory species. The aim of ...
... In arid environments, dominant woody plants such as shrubs or trees, usually facilitate a high density of species in their understories. This phenomemon is composed by a series of direct and indirect effects from the dominant plant to the understory species, and among understory species. The aim of ...
NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL NETWORK NO. 3.
... C. hostiana forming basically the sward of this type. Besides these, the peculiar Black Bog-rush (Schoenus nigricans), or Sesleria uliginosa blooming in spring should be also mentioned. The dark green color of it is decorated by carpets of different flowers including rare orchids, moreover Marsh Ge ...
... C. hostiana forming basically the sward of this type. Besides these, the peculiar Black Bog-rush (Schoenus nigricans), or Sesleria uliginosa blooming in spring should be also mentioned. The dark green color of it is decorated by carpets of different flowers including rare orchids, moreover Marsh Ge ...
Patterns of disturbance and recovery in littoral rock pools
... competition may be determined by the life history stages of the interacting species, rather than by species identity. Grazing is also important in the system although previous investigations considered only short-term effects (Benedetti-Cecchi & Cinelli 1992a).The most common herbivores are limpets ...
... competition may be determined by the life history stages of the interacting species, rather than by species identity. Grazing is also important in the system although previous investigations considered only short-term effects (Benedetti-Cecchi & Cinelli 1992a).The most common herbivores are limpets ...
Reconciliation ecology
Reconciliation ecology is the branch of ecology which studies ways to encourage biodiversity in human-dominated ecosystems. Michael Rosenzweig first articulated the concept in his book Win-Win Ecology, based on the theory that there is not enough area for all of earth’s biodiversity to be saved within designated nature preserves. Therefore, humans should increase biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. By managing for biodiversity in ways that do not decrease human utility of the system, it is a ""win-win"" situation for both human use and native biodiversity. The science is based in the ecological foundation of human land-use trends and species-area relationships. It has many benefits beyond protection of biodiversity, and there are numerous examples of it around the globe. Aspects of reconciliation ecology can already be found in management legislation, but there are challenges in both public acceptance and ecological success of reconciliation attempts.