Patterns of morphology and resource use in North American desert
... bears on the alternatives. Finally, ...
... bears on the alternatives. Finally, ...
The scope of the problem - Assets
... and individual case studies are used to test theory. Every attempt is made to avoid getting lost in the fascinating array of highly specialized, coevolved mutualisms and concentrate on the underlying principles and whether they are generally applicable to different partners of ants. Twenty years ago ...
... and individual case studies are used to test theory. Every attempt is made to avoid getting lost in the fascinating array of highly specialized, coevolved mutualisms and concentrate on the underlying principles and whether they are generally applicable to different partners of ants. Twenty years ago ...
Across ecosystem comparisons of size structure: methods
... of the body size of a species, which usually refers to some averaged or maximal attribute of the individuals within a species or population. The entities of interest have usually been taxonomic in terrestrial ecology (e.g. species) and size classes in marine ecology, and especially fisheries science; ...
... of the body size of a species, which usually refers to some averaged or maximal attribute of the individuals within a species or population. The entities of interest have usually been taxonomic in terrestrial ecology (e.g. species) and size classes in marine ecology, and especially fisheries science; ...
Origin of Bogs
... The focus of this exercise is to help you develop observational skills and formulate testable hypotheses. A testable hypothesis is one that can be shown to be wrong. An example of a testable hypothesis might be “The difference in tree density on north and south facing slopes is associated with diffe ...
... The focus of this exercise is to help you develop observational skills and formulate testable hypotheses. A testable hypothesis is one that can be shown to be wrong. An example of a testable hypothesis might be “The difference in tree density on north and south facing slopes is associated with diffe ...
An Ecological Assessment of Insect Diversity at Organic Central
... helped me persevere throughout this process. The knowledge they imparted to me and the wisdom I have gained working with them will stay with me throughout my life. I would also like to thank the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University for providing me with financial support that allo ...
... helped me persevere throughout this process. The knowledge they imparted to me and the wisdom I have gained working with them will stay with me throughout my life. I would also like to thank the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University for providing me with financial support that allo ...
Scaling up from gardens - School of Earth and Environment
... The total plant-species richness recorded in 267 gardens in five UK cities (1056 species) exceeded that recorded in other urban and semi-natural habitats [31]. However, much of this increased diversity is the result of landscaping and gardening practices that import and maintain exotic species at ar ...
... The total plant-species richness recorded in 267 gardens in five UK cities (1056 species) exceeded that recorded in other urban and semi-natural habitats [31]. However, much of this increased diversity is the result of landscaping and gardening practices that import and maintain exotic species at ar ...
Animal personalities: consequences for ecology and evolution
... further investigation, have become a key target of research [1]. Two findings promoted this shift. First, behavioral differences tend to be highly structured, that is, both stable over time and correlated across different situations and contexts [2,3]. Second, such structured behavioral differences ...
... further investigation, have become a key target of research [1]. Two findings promoted this shift. First, behavioral differences tend to be highly structured, that is, both stable over time and correlated across different situations and contexts [2,3]. Second, such structured behavioral differences ...
Ecosystem-based adaptation and adaptation planning
... A compilation and synthesis of existing guidelines on integrating ecosystems into climate change vulnerability assessments; A synthesis of best practices in, and an evidence base for, ecosystem-based adaptation (including lessons learned and benefits), by capturing lessons learned from pilot ini ...
... A compilation and synthesis of existing guidelines on integrating ecosystems into climate change vulnerability assessments; A synthesis of best practices in, and an evidence base for, ecosystem-based adaptation (including lessons learned and benefits), by capturing lessons learned from pilot ini ...
The Ecologically Noble Savage Debate
... proper controls instituted, or is the analysis historically contextualized? Many of the contributors (Burch 2007, Feit 2007a, Flores 2007, Kelly & Prasciunas 2007) directly evaluate Krech’s claims. But the image of Native Americans as conservationists extends well beyond the narrow bounds of academi ...
... proper controls instituted, or is the analysis historically contextualized? Many of the contributors (Burch 2007, Feit 2007a, Flores 2007, Kelly & Prasciunas 2007) directly evaluate Krech’s claims. But the image of Native Americans as conservationists extends well beyond the narrow bounds of academi ...
Disturbance and distributions: avoiding exclusion in a warming world
... For example, the form and intensity of the disturbance can have strong discriminating effects, e.g., the effects of drought, fire, elephant damage, and wind on forest trees are not uniform, but depend among other things on the traits of species and individuals (Everham and Brokaw 1996, Sheil and Sal ...
... For example, the form and intensity of the disturbance can have strong discriminating effects, e.g., the effects of drought, fire, elephant damage, and wind on forest trees are not uniform, but depend among other things on the traits of species and individuals (Everham and Brokaw 1996, Sheil and Sal ...
Action Plan No.7 - Environment, Planning and Sustainable
... adaptive management regime will need to be implemented, allowing for practices to be adjusted in accordance with greater scientific knowledge and future monitoring results. ...
... adaptive management regime will need to be implemented, allowing for practices to be adjusted in accordance with greater scientific knowledge and future monitoring results. ...
Endophytic fungi alter relationships between diversity and
... symbionts of plants influence relationships between diversity and ecosystem functioning (van der Heijden et al. 1998; Klironomos et al. 2000; Hart et al. 2001). These symbionts, which often go unnoticed, may explain some of the inconsistencies among studies on diversity, particularly if experimenter ...
... symbionts of plants influence relationships between diversity and ecosystem functioning (van der Heijden et al. 1998; Klironomos et al. 2000; Hart et al. 2001). These symbionts, which often go unnoticed, may explain some of the inconsistencies among studies on diversity, particularly if experimenter ...
Biodiversity Reforms - Have Your Say PO Box A290 Sydney South
... I am concerned that the proposed Bill would allow for an offset obligation to be discharged on payment into a biodiversity conservation fund without the assurance that an appropriate (like for like) offset can be obtained; I am concerned the proposed changes will contribute to the loss of habitat, s ...
... I am concerned that the proposed Bill would allow for an offset obligation to be discharged on payment into a biodiversity conservation fund without the assurance that an appropriate (like for like) offset can be obtained; I am concerned the proposed changes will contribute to the loss of habitat, s ...
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and the Restoration of
... White-tailed deer interact with plants and greatly affect their distribution and abundance. They act as keystone herbivores, restructuring entire ecological communities both through their direct and indirect actions (Rooney et al 2002). This has been demonstrated by comparing vegetation in regions w ...
... White-tailed deer interact with plants and greatly affect their distribution and abundance. They act as keystone herbivores, restructuring entire ecological communities both through their direct and indirect actions (Rooney et al 2002). This has been demonstrated by comparing vegetation in regions w ...
Author`s personal copy
... diversity of certain European grasslands even exceeds tropical rainforests (Wilson et al., 2012), which are normally considered the most diverse ecosystems on earth. A high proportion of the flora and fauna of Europe are grassland specialists, including many endemics (e.g. Hobohm and Bruchmann, 2009; ...
... diversity of certain European grasslands even exceeds tropical rainforests (Wilson et al., 2012), which are normally considered the most diverse ecosystems on earth. A high proportion of the flora and fauna of Europe are grassland specialists, including many endemics (e.g. Hobohm and Bruchmann, 2009; ...
Considering ecological dynamics in resource selection functions
... many of the statistical procedures used to quantify resource selection by animals. 2. A RSF is defined by characteristics measured on resource units such that its value for a unit is proportional to the probability of that unit being used by an organism. It is solved using a variety of techniques, pa ...
... many of the statistical procedures used to quantify resource selection by animals. 2. A RSF is defined by characteristics measured on resource units such that its value for a unit is proportional to the probability of that unit being used by an organism. It is solved using a variety of techniques, pa ...
Six Key Conservation Issues that Affect Species and Habitats
... use ordinances, as well as other local, state, or federal laws. Actions on federal lands must undergo federal planning processes prior to implementation to ensure consistency with existing plans and management objectives for the area. ...
... use ordinances, as well as other local, state, or federal laws. Actions on federal lands must undergo federal planning processes prior to implementation to ensure consistency with existing plans and management objectives for the area. ...
PROCEEDINGS STREAKED HORNED LARK WORKSHOP 2007
... define a common direction for recovery within and among regions. Several key actions that resulted from discussions in the workshop were to increase and enhance work at airports, including the inclusion of the FAA, identify habitat requirements in relation to Lark distribution in the Willamette Vall ...
... define a common direction for recovery within and among regions. Several key actions that resulted from discussions in the workshop were to increase and enhance work at airports, including the inclusion of the FAA, identify habitat requirements in relation to Lark distribution in the Willamette Vall ...
Considering ecological dynamics in resource selection functions
... many of the statistical procedures used to quantify resource selection by animals. 2. A RSF is defined by characteristics measured on resource units such that its value for a unit is proportional to the probability of that unit being used by an organism. It is solved using a variety of techniques, pa ...
... many of the statistical procedures used to quantify resource selection by animals. 2. A RSF is defined by characteristics measured on resource units such that its value for a unit is proportional to the probability of that unit being used by an organism. It is solved using a variety of techniques, pa ...
Effects of tree control method, seed addition, and introduced
... having spread widely from planted populations (Richardson et al. 1994). Pinus contorta is one of the worst; it readily invades unforested areas and causes significant problems in many countries (Richardson & Rejmánek 2004; Gundale et al. 2014). In New Zealand, P. contorta and other invasive conifers ...
... having spread widely from planted populations (Richardson et al. 1994). Pinus contorta is one of the worst; it readily invades unforested areas and causes significant problems in many countries (Richardson & Rejmánek 2004; Gundale et al. 2014). In New Zealand, P. contorta and other invasive conifers ...
Community secondary production as a measure of ecosystem
... densities and lengths from surveys in May 2005. At each study site, we first calculated the spatial extent of four main habitat types (rock, mangrove roots and/or pneumatophores, sand/ silt, and seagrass) in the main channel of each creek at low tide. We then divided each habitat into 25 equally-siz ...
... densities and lengths from surveys in May 2005. At each study site, we first calculated the spatial extent of four main habitat types (rock, mangrove roots and/or pneumatophores, sand/ silt, and seagrass) in the main channel of each creek at low tide. We then divided each habitat into 25 equally-siz ...
The Construction of a Resource-saving Society in Hubei Based on
... development policies of resource-saving society construction has the initial results. This proves that technological innovation resource management system changes and upgrading the industrial structure are important ways to change our country's severe ecological deficit situation and achieve sustain ...
... development policies of resource-saving society construction has the initial results. This proves that technological innovation resource management system changes and upgrading the industrial structure are important ways to change our country's severe ecological deficit situation and achieve sustain ...
Key Threatening Process Nomination Form
... economic factors. Every state and territory in Australia control ‘dingoes, wild dogs and their hybrids’ to satisfy cultural beliefs that predators should be ‘eradicated’. For the purpose of this nomination the use of the term ‘dingo’ or ‘dingoes’ should be interpreted to include wild dogs and dingo ...
... economic factors. Every state and territory in Australia control ‘dingoes, wild dogs and their hybrids’ to satisfy cultural beliefs that predators should be ‘eradicated’. For the purpose of this nomination the use of the term ‘dingo’ or ‘dingoes’ should be interpreted to include wild dogs and dingo ...
Restoration ecology
Restoration ecology emerged as a separate field in ecology in the 1980s. It is the scientific study supporting the practice of ecological restoration, which is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment by active human intervention and action. The term ""restoration ecology"" is therefore commonly used for the academic study of the process, whereas the term ""ecological restoration"" is commonly used for the actual project or process by restoration practitioners.