cleaned
... Scope of the IFOAM Standard Organic agriculture [also known as “Biological” or “Ecological” agriculture or protected equivalent terms (in other languages)] is a whole system approach based upon a set of processes resulting in a sustainable ecosystem, safe food, good nutrition, animal welfare and soc ...
... Scope of the IFOAM Standard Organic agriculture [also known as “Biological” or “Ecological” agriculture or protected equivalent terms (in other languages)] is a whole system approach based upon a set of processes resulting in a sustainable ecosystem, safe food, good nutrition, animal welfare and soc ...
Animals, the environment and people
... neck and foot snares are commonly used in an effort to limit crop-raiding; animals are also speared, shot and injured by domestic dogs20. ...
... neck and foot snares are commonly used in an effort to limit crop-raiding; animals are also speared, shot and injured by domestic dogs20. ...
Low biodiversity state persists two decades after cessation of
... the perimeter of the study area than in the 28 plots that were surrounded by other experimental plots, which potentially reduced opportunity for re-colonisation. Second, we tested whether the observed lack of recovery depended on neighbour plot richness (Hawthorne 2012), which was quantified as the ...
... the perimeter of the study area than in the 28 plots that were surrounded by other experimental plots, which potentially reduced opportunity for re-colonisation. Second, we tested whether the observed lack of recovery depended on neighbour plot richness (Hawthorne 2012), which was quantified as the ...
A0708 - ICES
... The corresponding value for the whole ocean from surface to bottom (including the top 10 cm of marine sediments: 11.8 x 1028 bacteria) is 150 trillion times. The special roles of microbes can be explained not only by their physiological characteristics and large standing stocks, but also (or alterna ...
... The corresponding value for the whole ocean from surface to bottom (including the top 10 cm of marine sediments: 11.8 x 1028 bacteria) is 150 trillion times. The special roles of microbes can be explained not only by their physiological characteristics and large standing stocks, but also (or alterna ...
University of Groningen Rewilding with large herbivores Smit
... Several factors are known to affect sapling survival (Clark et al., 1999). First of all, browsing and trampling by large herbivores limit sapling survival, especially at high herbivore densities (Côté et al., 2004). Secondly, light competition with herbaceous plants can limit sapling survival (Vande ...
... Several factors are known to affect sapling survival (Clark et al., 1999). First of all, browsing and trampling by large herbivores limit sapling survival, especially at high herbivore densities (Côté et al., 2004). Secondly, light competition with herbaceous plants can limit sapling survival (Vande ...
Grasshopper Outbreaks
... precipitation or heavy grazing by livestock reduce the vegetation canopy on native grasslands or when double use, such as grazing and haying, during one growing season reduce the vegetation canopy on domesticated grasslands. Generally, grasshopper populations increase when vegetation canopy height d ...
... precipitation or heavy grazing by livestock reduce the vegetation canopy on native grasslands or when double use, such as grazing and haying, during one growing season reduce the vegetation canopy on domesticated grasslands. Generally, grasshopper populations increase when vegetation canopy height d ...
Deadwood Rangeland Health Assessment Determination - 7/08 150 KB
... receives heavier grazing pressure late in the season when water and palatable vegetation are limited to perennial riparian areas (BLM 2003 and 2004). Physical Habitat Surveys conducted by ODFW (2002) on Grizzly Creek, just downstream of the Howard Prairie Reservoir spillway found actively eroding st ...
... receives heavier grazing pressure late in the season when water and palatable vegetation are limited to perennial riparian areas (BLM 2003 and 2004). Physical Habitat Surveys conducted by ODFW (2002) on Grizzly Creek, just downstream of the Howard Prairie Reservoir spillway found actively eroding st ...
Progress
... Stewardship (CS) scheme, in order to provide the effective targeting of sites and implementation of the schemes. There are currently 15 R&D projects in the AU, although a further 7 were completed as of 31:03:99. The projects can be broadly categorised under three themes: (i) monitoring and methodolo ...
... Stewardship (CS) scheme, in order to provide the effective targeting of sites and implementation of the schemes. There are currently 15 R&D projects in the AU, although a further 7 were completed as of 31:03:99. The projects can be broadly categorised under three themes: (i) monitoring and methodolo ...
Mediterranean-climate oak savannas: the interplay between abiotic
... nistic, and may reflect stochastic variation or positive feedbacks (Scholes and Archer 1997). Overstorey trees compete with the understorey plants for resources, but they also provide benefits for them, such as shade, higher nutrient levels, more available moisture, protection from herbivores, more ...
... nistic, and may reflect stochastic variation or positive feedbacks (Scholes and Archer 1997). Overstorey trees compete with the understorey plants for resources, but they also provide benefits for them, such as shade, higher nutrient levels, more available moisture, protection from herbivores, more ...
BIODIVERSITY AND LITTER DECOMPOSITION IN
... biomass and species numbers, the largest number of soil organisms are involved in organic matter turnover, particularly the large groups of bacteria and fungi. Recycling of carbon and nutrients during decomposition is a fundamentally important ecosystem process (Swift et al. 1979, Cadish & Giller 19 ...
... biomass and species numbers, the largest number of soil organisms are involved in organic matter turnover, particularly the large groups of bacteria and fungi. Recycling of carbon and nutrients during decomposition is a fundamentally important ecosystem process (Swift et al. 1979, Cadish & Giller 19 ...
1.1 Scope of the TanCert Organic Standard
... by which the genetic material of plants, animals, microorganisms, cells and other biological units are altered in ways or with results that could not be obtained by methods of natural mating and reproduction or natural recombination. Techniques of genetic modification include, but are not limited to ...
... by which the genetic material of plants, animals, microorganisms, cells and other biological units are altered in ways or with results that could not be obtained by methods of natural mating and reproduction or natural recombination. Techniques of genetic modification include, but are not limited to ...
Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan
... influence and are under increasing pressure from threats within and outside northern latitudes. » Understanding Arctic ecosystem dynamics is complicated by a lack of coordinated long-term monitoring data from across the Arctic. » The CBMP-Terrestrial group is working to enhance longterm Arctic biodi ...
... influence and are under increasing pressure from threats within and outside northern latitudes. » Understanding Arctic ecosystem dynamics is complicated by a lack of coordinated long-term monitoring data from across the Arctic. » The CBMP-Terrestrial group is working to enhance longterm Arctic biodi ...
Managing arid zone natural resources in Australia for spatial and
... While there are some geomorphic controls on aspects of spatial heterogeneity, all these factors mean that even the spatial pattern of heterogeneity varies over time. Heterogeneity modulated by other organisms Lastly, some emergent relationships among organisms arise as a result of the sum of all the ...
... While there are some geomorphic controls on aspects of spatial heterogeneity, all these factors mean that even the spatial pattern of heterogeneity varies over time. Heterogeneity modulated by other organisms Lastly, some emergent relationships among organisms arise as a result of the sum of all the ...
Summary role as primary producers. In my thesis, I - NIOO-KNAW
... of which subsequently alter plant community composition. Decomposition processes operate increasing attention over the past two decades, motivated by the general awareness that soil on a time scale that surpasses the life duration of individual plants, and it is generally thought biota may exert con ...
... of which subsequently alter plant community composition. Decomposition processes operate increasing attention over the past two decades, motivated by the general awareness that soil on a time scale that surpasses the life duration of individual plants, and it is generally thought biota may exert con ...
6-3 Biodiversity - Collierville High School
... Conservation efforts focus on protecting entire ecosystems as well as single species. Protecting an ecosystem will ensure that the natural habitats and the interactions of many different species are preserved at the same time. Slide 28 of 35 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall ...
... Conservation efforts focus on protecting entire ecosystems as well as single species. Protecting an ecosystem will ensure that the natural habitats and the interactions of many different species are preserved at the same time. Slide 28 of 35 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall ...
Biology Slide 1 of 35 End Show
... The Value of Biodiversity Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the sum total of the genetically based variety of all organisms in the biosphere. Ecosystem diversity includes the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the living world. ...
... The Value of Biodiversity Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the sum total of the genetically based variety of all organisms in the biosphere. Ecosystem diversity includes the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the living world. ...
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... The Value of Biodiversity Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the sum total of the genetically based variety of all organisms in the biosphere. Ecosystem diversity includes the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the living world. ...
... The Value of Biodiversity Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the sum total of the genetically based variety of all organisms in the biosphere. Ecosystem diversity includes the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the living world. ...
Local diversity of heathland Cercozoa explored by in-depth
... Received 14 August 2015; revised 27 November 2016; accepted 8 January 2016 ...
... Received 14 August 2015; revised 27 November 2016; accepted 8 January 2016 ...
Annex - The Wildlife Trusts
... including Local Nature Reserves will be carried forward from existing Proposals Maps, subject to additions and changes arising from further studies. Local Authorities will look to designate additional nature conservation sites as necessary in conjunction with the Local Sites Partnership and conseque ...
... including Local Nature Reserves will be carried forward from existing Proposals Maps, subject to additions and changes arising from further studies. Local Authorities will look to designate additional nature conservation sites as necessary in conjunction with the Local Sites Partnership and conseque ...
Common sense in fisheries management: the ecosystem
... governance issues (regulatory, institutional, etc.) and identifies external drivers that cannot be controlled by the fishery sector itself (e.g. impacts from other activities or climate change). This process also allows for identification of context specific solution to the problems identified, whic ...
... governance issues (regulatory, institutional, etc.) and identifies external drivers that cannot be controlled by the fishery sector itself (e.g. impacts from other activities or climate change). This process also allows for identification of context specific solution to the problems identified, whic ...
mourning dove - managed species
... The number of individual Mourning Doves is estimated to be approximately 475 million. The large population and its vast range explain why the Mourning Dove is considered to be of the lowest level of conservation concern, meaning that the species is not at risk of extinction. As a game bird, the Mour ...
... The number of individual Mourning Doves is estimated to be approximately 475 million. The large population and its vast range explain why the Mourning Dove is considered to be of the lowest level of conservation concern, meaning that the species is not at risk of extinction. As a game bird, the Mour ...
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
... SEED BANKS PRESERVE GENETIC LINEAGES OF CULTIVATED PLANTS http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/28/world/200802 28VAULT_10.html ...
... SEED BANKS PRESERVE GENETIC LINEAGES OF CULTIVATED PLANTS http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/28/world/200802 28VAULT_10.html ...
Plant ectoparasitic nematodes prefer roots without their microbial
... Studying how the abundance of root-feeding nematodes is controlled in natural ecosystems may help to improve the biological control of nematodes in agroecosystems (van der Putten et al. 2006). In coastal foredunes, root-feeding nematodes are suppressed in a species-specific way. For example, tempora ...
... Studying how the abundance of root-feeding nematodes is controlled in natural ecosystems may help to improve the biological control of nematodes in agroecosystems (van der Putten et al. 2006). In coastal foredunes, root-feeding nematodes are suppressed in a species-specific way. For example, tempora ...
Ecological restoration at Mainland Islands in New Zealand
... animal populations, and informing stakeholders of activities and progress. The development of sustainable management regimes by which critical pests, in particular introduced herbivorous and carnivorous mammals, can be eectively controlled and their re-invasion limited to acceptable levels is a pri ...
... animal populations, and informing stakeholders of activities and progress. The development of sustainable management regimes by which critical pests, in particular introduced herbivorous and carnivorous mammals, can be eectively controlled and their re-invasion limited to acceptable levels is a pri ...
Open Access
... Plant phenotype, in turn, has a strong impact on herbivore performance. Here, we tested the hypothesis that aboveground herbivores are able to adapt to plant phenotypes induced by soil biota. Methodology and Principal Findings: We bred spider mites for 15 generations on snap beans with three differe ...
... Plant phenotype, in turn, has a strong impact on herbivore performance. Here, we tested the hypothesis that aboveground herbivores are able to adapt to plant phenotypes induced by soil biota. Methodology and Principal Findings: We bred spider mites for 15 generations on snap beans with three differe ...