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... methods exist, and new labor-saving techniques are being developed. The infestation is easy to reach, and the terrain, while challenging, is not extreme. Chromolaena seeds persist a year in soil, but perhaps not much more than that. With careful planning, innovative strategy and hard work, managers ...
... methods exist, and new labor-saving techniques are being developed. The infestation is easy to reach, and the terrain, while challenging, is not extreme. Chromolaena seeds persist a year in soil, but perhaps not much more than that. With careful planning, innovative strategy and hard work, managers ...
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... waste from landfills (DeLonge et al. 2013). Compost amendments release N gradually over several years (Ryals and Silver 2013), which has the potential to increase mineral N availability for both current annual grass communities and invasive species. Compost amendments also provide phosphorus and oth ...
... waste from landfills (DeLonge et al. 2013). Compost amendments release N gradually over several years (Ryals and Silver 2013), which has the potential to increase mineral N availability for both current annual grass communities and invasive species. Compost amendments also provide phosphorus and oth ...
2011-12 Annual Report - The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation
... for the purpose of protecting the habitat without affecting surrounding land use or the parcel’s ownership. The agreement is perpetual and recorded on the land title; remaining in force even if the land changes hands. Most areas that have a CA on them may continue to be used for agricultural activit ...
... for the purpose of protecting the habitat without affecting surrounding land use or the parcel’s ownership. The agreement is perpetual and recorded on the land title; remaining in force even if the land changes hands. Most areas that have a CA on them may continue to be used for agricultural activit ...
Integrated Management of Vertebrate Pests in Alfalfa
... Rodentorch, Rodex 4000) have gained popularity in California. These devices deliver and ignite a mixture of propane and oxygen into a burrow system. Burrowing rodents supposedly die as a result of concussion. Research has shown that these devices, at best, reduce burrowing rodent populations by abou ...
... Rodentorch, Rodex 4000) have gained popularity in California. These devices deliver and ignite a mixture of propane and oxygen into a burrow system. Burrowing rodents supposedly die as a result of concussion. Research has shown that these devices, at best, reduce burrowing rodent populations by abou ...
WWF Mediterrâneo (Portugal)
... deeper levels and returning them to the soil when the leaves fall, making the soil more productive. They help regulate the hydrological cycle (by increasing the levels of organic matter in the soil, improving water retention, facilitating infiltration in the soil and reducing loss from superficial r ...
... deeper levels and returning them to the soil when the leaves fall, making the soil more productive. They help regulate the hydrological cycle (by increasing the levels of organic matter in the soil, improving water retention, facilitating infiltration in the soil and reducing loss from superficial r ...
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... 1. Most are DECOMPOSERS That consume simple carbon compounds, such as root exudates and fresh plant litter. By this process, bacteria convert energy in soil organic matter into forms useful to the rest of the organisms in the soil food web. A number of decomposers can break down pesticides and pollu ...
... 1. Most are DECOMPOSERS That consume simple carbon compounds, such as root exudates and fresh plant litter. By this process, bacteria convert energy in soil organic matter into forms useful to the rest of the organisms in the soil food web. A number of decomposers can break down pesticides and pollu ...
Diversity, composition and richness of soil seed banks in different
... The tropical montane forests differ from most of the other ecosystems due to their occurrence in high elevation landscapes with steep slopes and undulating terrain (Beck et al., 2008). Therefore, the habitat heterogeneity together with anthropogenic and natural disturbances (forest die-back, hurrica ...
... The tropical montane forests differ from most of the other ecosystems due to their occurrence in high elevation landscapes with steep slopes and undulating terrain (Beck et al., 2008). Therefore, the habitat heterogeneity together with anthropogenic and natural disturbances (forest die-back, hurrica ...
Ecosystem services and conservation strategy: beware the silver bullet
... as a consequence of changing economic circumstances, which can equally strip ecosystems of their value. Thus, in the bottomland forest example, expansion of potato chip production eventually forced an alternative to wetland wastewater treatment, thereby removing its service value (Plummer 2009). Whi ...
... as a consequence of changing economic circumstances, which can equally strip ecosystems of their value. Thus, in the bottomland forest example, expansion of potato chip production eventually forced an alternative to wetland wastewater treatment, thereby removing its service value (Plummer 2009). Whi ...
Abstracts - Society For Range Management
... The introduction and subsequent invasion of Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) onto Intermountain rangelands has resulted in increased frequencies of wildfires and severely altered native plant communities. The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of herbicides [Imazapic (Plateau), Rimsul ...
... The introduction and subsequent invasion of Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) onto Intermountain rangelands has resulted in increased frequencies of wildfires and severely altered native plant communities. The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of herbicides [Imazapic (Plateau), Rimsul ...
Restoration ecology and conservation biology
... 1. Although restoration can enhance conservation eorts, restoration is always a poor second to the preservation of original habitats. 2. The use of ex situ `restoration' (mitigation) as an equal replacement for habitat and population destruction or degradation (`take') is at best often unsupported ...
... 1. Although restoration can enhance conservation eorts, restoration is always a poor second to the preservation of original habitats. 2. The use of ex situ `restoration' (mitigation) as an equal replacement for habitat and population destruction or degradation (`take') is at best often unsupported ...
A generic approach to integrate biodiversity considerations in
... If an intervention is known to cause certain changes, these changes will always occur if a suitable recipient is present. Magnitude and direction of change are determined by the combined characteristics of the intervention and the recipient involved. Biophysical changes and social change processes c ...
... If an intervention is known to cause certain changes, these changes will always occur if a suitable recipient is present. Magnitude and direction of change are determined by the combined characteristics of the intervention and the recipient involved. Biophysical changes and social change processes c ...
The impact of nitrogen deposition on acid grasslands in the Atlantic
... (Mace et al., 2005). Indeed, N deposition is forecast to be, together with land use and climate change, in the top three drivers of change in global biodiversity by the year 2100 (Sala et al., 2000). Nitrogen deposition has a number of different potential impacts on semi-natural ecosystems. At high ...
... (Mace et al., 2005). Indeed, N deposition is forecast to be, together with land use and climate change, in the top three drivers of change in global biodiversity by the year 2100 (Sala et al., 2000). Nitrogen deposition has a number of different potential impacts on semi-natural ecosystems. At high ...
Taking a Broader Landscape Approach
... resources and time investments in process by both MNR and industry stakeholders as opposed to assisting in species recovery. An increased focus on the conservation of key ecosystems as opposed to a sole focus on individual listed species would enable more efficient conservation and recovery investme ...
... resources and time investments in process by both MNR and industry stakeholders as opposed to assisting in species recovery. An increased focus on the conservation of key ecosystems as opposed to a sole focus on individual listed species would enable more efficient conservation and recovery investme ...
Heterogeneity
... • Locally, burning seemed to have higher heterogeneity than grazing, whilst the corollary was true at a regional scale. • Overall, untreated local plots had the most heterogeneity, but regional responses varied to a large degree, depending on season of burning (spring burning then grazing increased ...
... • Locally, burning seemed to have higher heterogeneity than grazing, whilst the corollary was true at a regional scale. • Overall, untreated local plots had the most heterogeneity, but regional responses varied to a large degree, depending on season of burning (spring burning then grazing increased ...
Succession in Ecosystems
... After the lichens create cracks in the rocks, mosses begin to grow in the cracks. The moss further weathers the rock, forming more soil. Both lichens and moss are pioneer species ...
... After the lichens create cracks in the rocks, mosses begin to grow in the cracks. The moss further weathers the rock, forming more soil. Both lichens and moss are pioneer species ...
1 Research paper Native grass establishment in grassy woodlands
... gaps in grasslands can be important for the germination and survival of some, but not all, forb species (Morgan 1998; Clarke & Davison 2004) and it remains to be seen if canopy gaps assist with the reintroduction of native perennial grasses (Clarke & Davison 2004). Biomass removal could be a simple ...
... gaps in grasslands can be important for the germination and survival of some, but not all, forb species (Morgan 1998; Clarke & Davison 2004) and it remains to be seen if canopy gaps assist with the reintroduction of native perennial grasses (Clarke & Davison 2004). Biomass removal could be a simple ...
South Australian Arid Lands Biodiversity Strategy
... undulating plains with some granite inselbergs and silcrete-capped mesas grade into silcretecapped tablelands in the east. Further south, in the Pedirka Desert, gently undulating plains with parallel dunes are dominant. The Simpson-Strzelecki Dunefields bioregion is one of the largest linear sand du ...
... undulating plains with some granite inselbergs and silcrete-capped mesas grade into silcretecapped tablelands in the east. Further south, in the Pedirka Desert, gently undulating plains with parallel dunes are dominant. The Simpson-Strzelecki Dunefields bioregion is one of the largest linear sand du ...
Current Normative Concepts in Conservation
... nearly twice as diverse as in its historic condition. The cultural introduction of 16 species has made Clear Lake a more diverse aquatic community than it formerly was, but it is now similar to many other aquatic communities and 5 of its native fishes were extirpated, of which 2 are now globally ext ...
... nearly twice as diverse as in its historic condition. The cultural introduction of 16 species has made Clear Lake a more diverse aquatic community than it formerly was, but it is now similar to many other aquatic communities and 5 of its native fishes were extirpated, of which 2 are now globally ext ...
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... those dictated by the legislation of the Northern Province. This legislation has been laid out in the Nature Conservation Ordinance 12 (1983) of the former Transvaal Province. The present management plan is directed at achieving the objectives set for the Cinergy Game Farm. Here I present the backgr ...
... those dictated by the legislation of the Northern Province. This legislation has been laid out in the Nature Conservation Ordinance 12 (1983) of the former Transvaal Province. The present management plan is directed at achieving the objectives set for the Cinergy Game Farm. Here I present the backgr ...
Organic Regulation Toolkit for Governments
... transformed by genetic engineering. Genetic Resources: Genetic material of actual or potential value. Green Manure: A crop that is incorporated into the soil for the purpose of soil improvement. This may include spontaneous crops, plants or weeds. Habitat: The area over which a plant or animal speci ...
... transformed by genetic engineering. Genetic Resources: Genetic material of actual or potential value. Green Manure: A crop that is incorporated into the soil for the purpose of soil improvement. This may include spontaneous crops, plants or weeds. Habitat: The area over which a plant or animal speci ...
Relationships between biodiversity and
... explained 31% of the variability in declining bird populations, suggesting that intensification of a single crop type can impact diversity (Donald et al., 2001). There is evidence, however, that agri-environment schemes enacted by many European countries to encourage wildlife have led to resurgence o ...
... explained 31% of the variability in declining bird populations, suggesting that intensification of a single crop type can impact diversity (Donald et al., 2001). There is evidence, however, that agri-environment schemes enacted by many European countries to encourage wildlife have led to resurgence o ...
applied watershed management
... adequate and appropriate management practices to augment and conserve the natural resources. • The activities of people who live within a watershed affect the health of the waters that drain into it. • These activities sometimes also change soil characteristics, vegetation type or cover, water quali ...
... adequate and appropriate management practices to augment and conserve the natural resources. • The activities of people who live within a watershed affect the health of the waters that drain into it. • These activities sometimes also change soil characteristics, vegetation type or cover, water quali ...
Co-existence of wildlife and pastoralism on extensive rangelands
... kill their livestock (e.g. Woodroffe and Ginsberg 1998; Maclennan et al. 2009). And, all over the world, carnivores and large herbivores (like buffalo, elephant) not only kill livestock but also can injure and kill people (e.g. Kangwana and ole Mako 2001; Moss 2001). Pastoralists and their livestock ...
... kill their livestock (e.g. Woodroffe and Ginsberg 1998; Maclennan et al. 2009). And, all over the world, carnivores and large herbivores (like buffalo, elephant) not only kill livestock but also can injure and kill people (e.g. Kangwana and ole Mako 2001; Moss 2001). Pastoralists and their livestock ...
Burrowing rodents as ecosystem engineers
... outside unoccupied areas (Zhang, 1999, 2000). Individuals are aggressively territorial (Fan, Jing & Zhou, 1990), populations tend to be spatially clumped (Zong et al., 1991), and individuals use vegetation patches at different spatial and temporal scales (Zhou & Dou, 1990; Zhang, 1999). These treats ...
... outside unoccupied areas (Zhang, 1999, 2000). Individuals are aggressively territorial (Fan, Jing & Zhou, 1990), populations tend to be spatially clumped (Zong et al., 1991), and individuals use vegetation patches at different spatial and temporal scales (Zhou & Dou, 1990; Zhang, 1999). These treats ...
Unit IX - Ecology - Lesson Module
... survive and thrive long enough for the parasite to reproduce and spread. Competition is the relationship that occurs when two or more organisms need the same resource at the same time. Competition can occur between members of the same or different species. ○ An ecological niche refers to an organi ...
... survive and thrive long enough for the parasite to reproduce and spread. Competition is the relationship that occurs when two or more organisms need the same resource at the same time. Competition can occur between members of the same or different species. ○ An ecological niche refers to an organi ...