The Impacts of African Elephant - ScholarWorks@GVSU
... the rain, allowing them to have continued access to water (Loarie et al., 2008). This would give landscapes a reprieve from elephant presence and time to recover from the damage done by the elephants during the wet season, limiting the lasting effects (Loarie et al., 2008). In this manner, fences fo ...
... the rain, allowing them to have continued access to water (Loarie et al., 2008). This would give landscapes a reprieve from elephant presence and time to recover from the damage done by the elephants during the wet season, limiting the lasting effects (Loarie et al., 2008). In this manner, fences fo ...
An experimental test of the effect of plant functional group diversity
... on total arthropod species richness and on species richness of the arthropod groups. Because none of the interaction terms were significant for any arthropod groups, we then used three-way ANCOVAs without the interactions to increase the power of the analysis to detect effects of individual plant f ...
... on total arthropod species richness and on species richness of the arthropod groups. Because none of the interaction terms were significant for any arthropod groups, we then used three-way ANCOVAs without the interactions to increase the power of the analysis to detect effects of individual plant f ...
INSECTS ON PLANTS: Diversity of Herbivore Assemblages Revisited
... thus, evinced no effect on herbivore richness, although this finding may be partly due to the recent (i.e., postglacial) establishment of the British biota. They also reexamined the separate explanatory contributions of host frequency at the local (2-km units) and the regional scale and found that h ...
... thus, evinced no effect on herbivore richness, although this finding may be partly due to the recent (i.e., postglacial) establishment of the British biota. They also reexamined the separate explanatory contributions of host frequency at the local (2-km units) and the regional scale and found that h ...
Communication, Education and Public Awareness Programs
... One of the very first activities in understanding the conservation context is clearly identifying the key biodiversity features – the species, natural communities and ecological systems – that are important within a protected area. When choosing key biodiversity features for a communication, educati ...
... One of the very first activities in understanding the conservation context is clearly identifying the key biodiversity features – the species, natural communities and ecological systems – that are important within a protected area. When choosing key biodiversity features for a communication, educati ...
How the proposed reintroduction of Eurasian lynx to Britain
... assume that lynx pose a physical threat to them. The dissemination of good quality information on the species is essential to prevent the formation of myths and public concerns about safety should be straightforward to allay.” The adequate resourcing of such dissemination efforts should not be under ...
... assume that lynx pose a physical threat to them. The dissemination of good quality information on the species is essential to prevent the formation of myths and public concerns about safety should be straightforward to allay.” The adequate resourcing of such dissemination efforts should not be under ...
... weeds are not well known. In particular, few studies have compared weed populations among restored and unrestored plant communities. In a study of California roadsides restored to native perennial grasses, cover by undesirable species was not found to be significantly lower in native than non-native ...
booklet of abstracts
... Mountain regions are particularly exposed to climate change and temperature in the Alps increased two times faster than the northern hemisphere during the 20th century. As an immediate response, spring phenological phases of plant species such as budburst tend to occur earlier. In 2004, the CREA (Ce ...
... Mountain regions are particularly exposed to climate change and temperature in the Alps increased two times faster than the northern hemisphere during the 20th century. As an immediate response, spring phenological phases of plant species such as budburst tend to occur earlier. In 2004, the CREA (Ce ...
40 Anniversary Conference Gesellschaft für Ökologie
... In this year we will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the GfÖ. As I have mentioned before, we actually celebrate the birth of a great idea, since the inscription of our society into the forms of the district court took place a little bit later. However, I consider the birth of an idea to be much more ...
... In this year we will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the GfÖ. As I have mentioned before, we actually celebrate the birth of a great idea, since the inscription of our society into the forms of the district court took place a little bit later. However, I consider the birth of an idea to be much more ...
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area issues paper for a
... The Yallah-Calderwood valley is the most intact remaining east-west wildlife corridor linking the Illawarra Escarpment with the coastal plain and the shores of Lake Illawarra. While this corridor is heavily fragmented, its remnant patches of vegetation are relatively large and inter-connected. As a ...
... The Yallah-Calderwood valley is the most intact remaining east-west wildlife corridor linking the Illawarra Escarpment with the coastal plain and the shores of Lake Illawarra. While this corridor is heavily fragmented, its remnant patches of vegetation are relatively large and inter-connected. As a ...
The Diverse Impacts of Nonnative Species on Amphibians
... Collins, 2010). One estimate suggests that the extinction rate of amphibians is more than 200 times the background extinction rate (McCallum, 2007). A higher percentage of amphibians are threatened than birds or mammals (Stuart et al., 2004), with many amphibians on the brink of extinction. Nonnativ ...
... Collins, 2010). One estimate suggests that the extinction rate of amphibians is more than 200 times the background extinction rate (McCallum, 2007). A higher percentage of amphibians are threatened than birds or mammals (Stuart et al., 2004), with many amphibians on the brink of extinction. Nonnativ ...
Island biology and the consequences of interspecific
... models in ecology and biogeography were clarion calls for rigour, for refusing to accept blindly the prevailing dogma of the day, for a reliance on data rather than ideology. And these are hallmarks of Dan’s approach in the numerous other fields he has pioneered (or challenged), including the threat ...
... models in ecology and biogeography were clarion calls for rigour, for refusing to accept blindly the prevailing dogma of the day, for a reliance on data rather than ideology. And these are hallmarks of Dan’s approach in the numerous other fields he has pioneered (or challenged), including the threat ...
View plan for Kaluaa and Waieli
... cover. In the canopy, the alien vegetation cover was not met. Management response: If future vegetation monitoring analysis indicates that the alien percent in either the understory or canopy has not been met and are not getting closer to being reached, the weed control strategy will be re-evaluated ...
... cover. In the canopy, the alien vegetation cover was not met. Management response: If future vegetation monitoring analysis indicates that the alien percent in either the understory or canopy has not been met and are not getting closer to being reached, the weed control strategy will be re-evaluated ...
session3-b1 (p 21-60).qxp - Winemiller Aquatic Ecology Lab
... account for only 0.01 percent of the earth’s total aquatic habitat. Other major groups dependent upon freshwaters include bacteria, fungi, plants, additional invertebrate taxa, reptiles, birds and mammals. River conservation and management activities in most countries suffer from an inadequate knowl ...
... account for only 0.01 percent of the earth’s total aquatic habitat. Other major groups dependent upon freshwaters include bacteria, fungi, plants, additional invertebrate taxa, reptiles, birds and mammals. River conservation and management activities in most countries suffer from an inadequate knowl ...
A Ravine`s Web of Life - Park District of Highland Park
... step out of the circle. Before they step out have them tug on their part of the yarn. Anyone else who feels the tug should step out as well. 11. Explain that this is an exaggerated model of the ripple effect of changes made to an ecosystem. Changes in the food web could be caused by numerous factors ...
... step out of the circle. Before they step out have them tug on their part of the yarn. Anyone else who feels the tug should step out as well. 11. Explain that this is an exaggerated model of the ripple effect of changes made to an ecosystem. Changes in the food web could be caused by numerous factors ...
Southern Yorke Peninsula CAP Summary
... forests, linking places and people throughout the peninsula.’ For further reading D.L. & S.J Hill (1975) have collated an excellent history of the tribes based on what little was documented, and they describe many locations of particular significance for Narungga people. ...
... forests, linking places and people throughout the peninsula.’ For further reading D.L. & S.J Hill (1975) have collated an excellent history of the tribes based on what little was documented, and they describe many locations of particular significance for Narungga people. ...
Ecology, conservation, and restoration of large carnivores in western
... biodiversity conservation in coniferous forests of North America. Treatment of basic ecology will be brief and will focus on aspects related most to management; others (Carbyn et al. 1995, Clark et al. 1999, Soule and Terborgh 1999, Demaris and Krausman 2000, Gittleman et al. 2001) have provided rec ...
... biodiversity conservation in coniferous forests of North America. Treatment of basic ecology will be brief and will focus on aspects related most to management; others (Carbyn et al. 1995, Clark et al. 1999, Soule and Terborgh 1999, Demaris and Krausman 2000, Gittleman et al. 2001) have provided rec ...
(2016). Exotics Exhibit More Evolutionary History Than Natives
... sity have thus greatly changed in the Anthropocene. Here, we present a review focused on Caribbean anole species, as most exotic anoles are native to and have established in the Caribbean, not in the mainland. We have structured the review to contrast what is known regarding the natural dispersal an ...
... sity have thus greatly changed in the Anthropocene. Here, we present a review focused on Caribbean anole species, as most exotic anoles are native to and have established in the Caribbean, not in the mainland. We have structured the review to contrast what is known regarding the natural dispersal an ...
Open or download EMP bulletin as a PDF file
... from anywhere? How does any new pest reach Hawai‘i? Most of them are carried here unintentionally by people. Human activity has dramatically increased the rate of species introduction to Hawai‘i, and Hawaiian ecosystems are critically endangered by these invasive threats. While it is hard to discern ...
... from anywhere? How does any new pest reach Hawai‘i? Most of them are carried here unintentionally by people. Human activity has dramatically increased the rate of species introduction to Hawai‘i, and Hawaiian ecosystems are critically endangered by these invasive threats. While it is hard to discern ...
Abrupt community change on a rocky shore – biological
... The mussel bed, although perhaps not the individual constituent mussels, survived 35 years at Mukkaw Bay (1963–1998) and to date a minimum of 33 years (1970– 2003) at Tatoosh. However, maximum longevity and hence turnover of all individuals remains unknown. How does this persistence relate to stabil ...
... The mussel bed, although perhaps not the individual constituent mussels, survived 35 years at Mukkaw Bay (1963–1998) and to date a minimum of 33 years (1970– 2003) at Tatoosh. However, maximum longevity and hence turnover of all individuals remains unknown. How does this persistence relate to stabil ...
Introducing the NSW Threatened Species Priorities Action Statement
... In NSW over 840 species, 35 populations and 75 ecological communities are threatened. They are classified under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) as either ‘critically endangered,’ ‘endangered’ or ‘vulnerable.’ Many of these species are also considered threatened nationally ...
... In NSW over 840 species, 35 populations and 75 ecological communities are threatened. They are classified under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) as either ‘critically endangered,’ ‘endangered’ or ‘vulnerable.’ Many of these species are also considered threatened nationally ...
reviews - Gary Bucciarelli
... Collins, 2010). One estimate suggests that the extinction rate of amphibians is more than 200 times the background extinction rate (McCallum, 2007). A higher percentage of amphibians are threatened than birds or mammals (Stuart et al., 2004), with many amphibians on the brink of extinction. Nonnativ ...
... Collins, 2010). One estimate suggests that the extinction rate of amphibians is more than 200 times the background extinction rate (McCallum, 2007). A higher percentage of amphibians are threatened than birds or mammals (Stuart et al., 2004), with many amphibians on the brink of extinction. Nonnativ ...
comparing marine and terrestrial ecosystems
... greater potential for long-distance dispersal across habitat discontinuities, and thus habitat corridors may be less important for many marine organisms, although mobile benthic species may be more sensitive to habitat fragmentation (e.g., Acosta 1999). Even marine mammals and, to a lesser extent, b ...
... greater potential for long-distance dispersal across habitat discontinuities, and thus habitat corridors may be less important for many marine organisms, although mobile benthic species may be more sensitive to habitat fragmentation (e.g., Acosta 1999). Even marine mammals and, to a lesser extent, b ...
Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda)
... Figure 2. Tortoise habitat in Madagascar. Flat-tailed tortoise habitat is signified by the green color areas. Map by Wildlife Conservation Society.5 Behavior. Studies show that actions of the flat-tailed tortoise are closely associated with rainfall, and that individuals reduce their activity during ...
... Figure 2. Tortoise habitat in Madagascar. Flat-tailed tortoise habitat is signified by the green color areas. Map by Wildlife Conservation Society.5 Behavior. Studies show that actions of the flat-tailed tortoise are closely associated with rainfall, and that individuals reduce their activity during ...
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... speciation: the process by which groups of previously-interbreeding organisms become unable (or unwilling) to successfully mate with each other and produce fertile offspring. Ecologists may be interested in macroevolution as a means to make inferences regarding present-day ecological questions. Scie ...
... speciation: the process by which groups of previously-interbreeding organisms become unable (or unwilling) to successfully mate with each other and produce fertile offspring. Ecologists may be interested in macroevolution as a means to make inferences regarding present-day ecological questions. Scie ...
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.