Disentangling direct and indirect effects of experimental grassland
... on insects, but is negatively affected by agricultural intensification. Grassland intensification promotes plant productivity, resulting in changes in plant community composition, and impacts on higher trophic levels. Here, we use a novel grassland management experiment combining manipulations of cu ...
... on insects, but is negatively affected by agricultural intensification. Grassland intensification promotes plant productivity, resulting in changes in plant community composition, and impacts on higher trophic levels. Here, we use a novel grassland management experiment combining manipulations of cu ...
Experiments with the wild at the Oostvaardersplassen
... ecology of OVP offered a unique opportunity to ‘experiment with large ungulates living in the wild’8 to test his alternative ecological hypothesis and to demonstrate their implications for wildlife management. The OVP experiment helped drive a paradigm shift in Dutch conservation towards ‘nature dev ...
... ecology of OVP offered a unique opportunity to ‘experiment with large ungulates living in the wild’8 to test his alternative ecological hypothesis and to demonstrate their implications for wildlife management. The OVP experiment helped drive a paradigm shift in Dutch conservation towards ‘nature dev ...
Has woody vegetation in a semi-arid savanna changed after 11
... themselves, and it is recognized that herbivory has led to the evolution of plant responses to protect the resources, which can be seen as adaptations to predation, such as the development of morphological structures like thorns and hairs (van Wieren and Bakker 2008). The degree to which defences ar ...
... themselves, and it is recognized that herbivory has led to the evolution of plant responses to protect the resources, which can be seen as adaptations to predation, such as the development of morphological structures like thorns and hairs (van Wieren and Bakker 2008). The degree to which defences ar ...
intermediate disturbance hypothesis
... not operate unless there were both patch disturbance and a trade-off between colonising- and competitiveability, again confirming the suggestion of Hutchinson (1953). Thus, in order to explain the Paradox of the Plankton the IDH has to be based on patch dynamics. The patch-dynamics of IDH are probab ...
... not operate unless there were both patch disturbance and a trade-off between colonising- and competitiveability, again confirming the suggestion of Hutchinson (1953). Thus, in order to explain the Paradox of the Plankton the IDH has to be based on patch dynamics. The patch-dynamics of IDH are probab ...
Maureen McClung - Biology Department | UNC Chapel Hill
... different species on different islands, they found that Caribbean anole lizards show multidimensional convergence in phenotypic characteristics. Single dimension convergence has been widely reported, but this study is unique in contributing support to a multidimensional response in phenotype, as wo ...
... different species on different islands, they found that Caribbean anole lizards show multidimensional convergence in phenotypic characteristics. Single dimension convergence has been widely reported, but this study is unique in contributing support to a multidimensional response in phenotype, as wo ...
Maureen McClung - Biology Department | UNC Chapel Hill
... different species on different islands, they found that Caribbean anole lizards show multidimensional convergence in phenotypic characteristics. Single dimension convergence has been widely reported, but this study is unique in contributing support to a multidimensional response in phenotype, as wo ...
... different species on different islands, they found that Caribbean anole lizards show multidimensional convergence in phenotypic characteristics. Single dimension convergence has been widely reported, but this study is unique in contributing support to a multidimensional response in phenotype, as wo ...
Slides
... the multiple benefits of green infrastructure Increase public support for green infrastructure Increase the coordination of green and gray infrastructure projects to maximize the benefits for nature and people Green Infrastructure – Linking Landscapes and Communities ...
... the multiple benefits of green infrastructure Increase public support for green infrastructure Increase the coordination of green and gray infrastructure projects to maximize the benefits for nature and people Green Infrastructure – Linking Landscapes and Communities ...
WILD226756-JuneNewsletter REV - Australian Wildlife Conservancy
... AWC staff have been busy helping to provide a more secure future for several of Australia’s most endangered species. A highlight of this period has been the translocation of Banded Hare-wallabies to our Faure Island sanctuary in Shark Bay. The Banded Hare-wallaby is an exceptionally important animal ...
... AWC staff have been busy helping to provide a more secure future for several of Australia’s most endangered species. A highlight of this period has been the translocation of Banded Hare-wallabies to our Faure Island sanctuary in Shark Bay. The Banded Hare-wallaby is an exceptionally important animal ...
Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) - GB non
... threaten organisms, habitats or ecosystems) anywhere in the world? ...
... threaten organisms, habitats or ecosystems) anywhere in the world? ...
relative effects of species composition and richness on ecosystem
... communities contain keystone species or ecosystem engineers, but may still be important in communities containing species with less extreme traits (e.g., Symstad et al. 1998). Data from previous experiments indicate that compositional effects can indeed be significant as shown by the typically large ...
... communities contain keystone species or ecosystem engineers, but may still be important in communities containing species with less extreme traits (e.g., Symstad et al. 1998). Data from previous experiments indicate that compositional effects can indeed be significant as shown by the typically large ...
Why Are HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS Important?
... and the Galapagos dove population has increased in size. As the island recovers from its century-long rat infestation, we expect to see the recovery of many other native plant and animal populations. ...
... and the Galapagos dove population has increased in size. As the island recovers from its century-long rat infestation, we expect to see the recovery of many other native plant and animal populations. ...
Mutualistic Mimicry and Filtering by Altitude Shape the Structure of
... suggesting adaptive radiation across altitudinal bands. The outcome and implications of filtering by altitude and mutualistic interactions in montane communities of mimetic butterflies are therefore difficult to predict. In this article, we use incidence, abundance, and phylogenetic data from up to ...
... suggesting adaptive radiation across altitudinal bands. The outcome and implications of filtering by altitude and mutualistic interactions in montane communities of mimetic butterflies are therefore difficult to predict. In this article, we use incidence, abundance, and phylogenetic data from up to ...
On the organization of ecosystems Veldhuis, Michiel
... chemical elements), structured by evolved information held in organisms (genotypes, phenotypes) and their interactions. With regard to organismal conversions, important generalizations have emerged over the last decades for both energy (metabolic theory of ecology) and materials (ecological stoichio ...
... chemical elements), structured by evolved information held in organisms (genotypes, phenotypes) and their interactions. With regard to organismal conversions, important generalizations have emerged over the last decades for both energy (metabolic theory of ecology) and materials (ecological stoichio ...
Ecological scaling alters observed relationships between diversity
... Introduction ................................................................................................................... - 1 Methods and Materials ................................................................................................. - 7 Study site ................................ ...
... Introduction ................................................................................................................... - 1 Methods and Materials ................................................................................................. - 7 Study site ................................ ...
Beta diversity of tropical marine benthic assemblages in the
... In order to preserve diversity it is essential to understand how assemblages change across space. Despite this fact, we still know very little about how marine diversity is spatially distributed, especially among lesser-studied invertebrate taxa. In the present study beta-diversity patterns of sea u ...
... In order to preserve diversity it is essential to understand how assemblages change across space. Despite this fact, we still know very little about how marine diversity is spatially distributed, especially among lesser-studied invertebrate taxa. In the present study beta-diversity patterns of sea u ...
Characterization of the thermal tolerances of forest ants of New England
... much as 7°C (Meehl et al., 2007), is likely to influence nearly all species on earth. To evaluate the impact of regional climatic change on species and communities we must first understand the physiological responses of organisms to warming. One possible approach is to focus on the study of the phys ...
... much as 7°C (Meehl et al., 2007), is likely to influence nearly all species on earth. To evaluate the impact of regional climatic change on species and communities we must first understand the physiological responses of organisms to warming. One possible approach is to focus on the study of the phys ...
landbird conservation plan - Charles Darwin Foundation
... permanent small landbird monitoring exists on the Galapagos (Luzuriaga et al. 2012), therefore we are reliant on the work of visiting and collaborating scientists, which though it yields important information and has provided the current awareness of declines, does not present an opportunity for the ...
... permanent small landbird monitoring exists on the Galapagos (Luzuriaga et al. 2012), therefore we are reliant on the work of visiting and collaborating scientists, which though it yields important information and has provided the current awareness of declines, does not present an opportunity for the ...
Frentz Reef 2013 Fine Scale Rocky Shore Monitoring
... can cause major community level changes (e.g. Airoldi et al. 2005) from disruption to natural predator-prey balances or loss of habitatmaintaining species. For example, some popular recreational fish species (e.g. greenbone, red moki) play an important role in maintaining algal habitat and depletion ...
... can cause major community level changes (e.g. Airoldi et al. 2005) from disruption to natural predator-prey balances or loss of habitatmaintaining species. For example, some popular recreational fish species (e.g. greenbone, red moki) play an important role in maintaining algal habitat and depletion ...
Linking community and ecosystem dynamics through spatial
... for detritus). Black arrows represent fluxes due to interactions. Grey arrows represent fluxes due to movements. (a) Representation of the Ôfood web metacommunityÕ ecology tradition. Primary producers and consumers are explicitly modelled while nutrient pools and detritus recycling are unaccounted. ...
... for detritus). Black arrows represent fluxes due to interactions. Grey arrows represent fluxes due to movements. (a) Representation of the Ôfood web metacommunityÕ ecology tradition. Primary producers and consumers are explicitly modelled while nutrient pools and detritus recycling are unaccounted. ...
Wildlife Management Course Outline
... 1. Identify common reptiles & amphibians 2. Define the habitat of each species 3. List major food sources of each species 4. Describe behavioral traits of each species Lesson 6: Fish Objectives: 1. Identify common freshwater fish 2. Define the habitat of each species 3. List major food sources of ea ...
... 1. Identify common reptiles & amphibians 2. Define the habitat of each species 3. List major food sources of each species 4. Describe behavioral traits of each species Lesson 6: Fish Objectives: 1. Identify common freshwater fish 2. Define the habitat of each species 3. List major food sources of ea ...
Matters of National Environmental Significance
... The Kimberley region is subject to frequent burning, which has increased in intensity in recent years; either as a result of natural or deliberate events (Section 4.2.11). Controlled burning conducted as part of pastoral activities will not be conducted on the same frequency or extent within the Min ...
... The Kimberley region is subject to frequent burning, which has increased in intensity in recent years; either as a result of natural or deliberate events (Section 4.2.11). Controlled burning conducted as part of pastoral activities will not be conducted on the same frequency or extent within the Min ...
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.