Kuma Nature Reserve - plan of management
... community typical of the Monaro basalt plains, which extends to the north, south and east of Cooma. This plant community is recognised as a threatened ecological community under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The grassland habitat at Kuma N ...
... community typical of the Monaro basalt plains, which extends to the north, south and east of Cooma. This plant community is recognised as a threatened ecological community under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The grassland habitat at Kuma N ...
Tropical forest loss and its multitrophic effects on insect herbivory
... same period as the bird and arthropod surveys. For this, we estimated the area of leaf damage in 3 leaves per plant (3 leaves x 60 plants = 180 leaves per landscape), randomly selected by assigning a number to all leaves of each selected plant and randomly choosing three numbers (Ruiz-Guerra et al. ...
... same period as the bird and arthropod surveys. For this, we estimated the area of leaf damage in 3 leaves per plant (3 leaves x 60 plants = 180 leaves per landscape), randomly selected by assigning a number to all leaves of each selected plant and randomly choosing three numbers (Ruiz-Guerra et al. ...
sept journal - DRO - Deakin University
... Land for Wildlife is a Victorian Government program for conserving flora and fauna on private land and is run by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and the Bird Observers Club of Australia. It began in 1981 and was substantially upgraded in 1990 (Platt and Ahern 1995a; Young e ...
... Land for Wildlife is a Victorian Government program for conserving flora and fauna on private land and is run by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and the Bird Observers Club of Australia. It began in 1981 and was substantially upgraded in 1990 (Platt and Ahern 1995a; Young e ...
Biodiversity: an introduction - European Capitals of Biodiversity
... 4. The Stability and Functioning of Ecosystems ....................................................... 10 4.1 Diversity and Ecosystem Functions ................................................................ 11 5. Patterns in Space ................................................................... ...
... 4. The Stability and Functioning of Ecosystems ....................................................... 10 4.1 Diversity and Ecosystem Functions ................................................................ 11 5. Patterns in Space ................................................................... ...
The Implications of Niche Construction and Ecosystem
... Bertness 2006, Wright and Jones 2006). Similarly, Odling-Smee and colleagues (2003) state,“Conservation efforts may be most effective if they ensure the survival of the key engineers in an ecosystem” (p. 384). These suggestions raise three questions: (1) What conservation strategies are currently be ...
... Bertness 2006, Wright and Jones 2006). Similarly, Odling-Smee and colleagues (2003) state,“Conservation efforts may be most effective if they ensure the survival of the key engineers in an ecosystem” (p. 384). These suggestions raise three questions: (1) What conservation strategies are currently be ...
file - Trust For Nature
... reintroduction sites, and reintroducing already propagated seedlings onto covenanted and fenced properties. Working closely with landholders and community groups on recovery activities is an important part of the project, such as population surveys, and identifying high priority sites for future cov ...
... reintroduction sites, and reintroducing already propagated seedlings onto covenanted and fenced properties. Working closely with landholders and community groups on recovery activities is an important part of the project, such as population surveys, and identifying high priority sites for future cov ...
Draft Agenda - Oregon Ocean Info
... ODFW summarized their nine methods for constructing a baseline characterization and ongoing monitoring at Oregon’s pilot marine reserves, as well as how the agency plans to proceed with future monitoring at the proposed new sites and over the long term. At the conclusion of this synthesis, scientist ...
... ODFW summarized their nine methods for constructing a baseline characterization and ongoing monitoring at Oregon’s pilot marine reserves, as well as how the agency plans to proceed with future monitoring at the proposed new sites and over the long term. At the conclusion of this synthesis, scientist ...
October - Australasian Wildlife Management Society
... were released in Queensland in 1935 to control sugar cane pests, but ironically became a bigger pest themselves; as they marched across northern Australia they left a wake of dead animals in their path. But as toads moved across Queensland we had little idea of the seriousness of their impacts withi ...
... were released in Queensland in 1935 to control sugar cane pests, but ironically became a bigger pest themselves; as they marched across northern Australia they left a wake of dead animals in their path. But as toads moved across Queensland we had little idea of the seriousness of their impacts withi ...
Diversity among Macroalgae-Consuming Fishes on Coral Reefs: A
... role of individual species of herbivores. However, our knowledge of species-specific patterns in macroalgal consumption is limited geographically, and there is a need to determine the extent to which patterns observed in specific reefs can be generalised at larger spatial scales. In this study, vide ...
... role of individual species of herbivores. However, our knowledge of species-specific patterns in macroalgal consumption is limited geographically, and there is a need to determine the extent to which patterns observed in specific reefs can be generalised at larger spatial scales. In this study, vide ...
Ecological indicator role of butterflies in Tam Dao National Park
... quantified for each butterfly family, genus, and species. The results showed no any butterfly family could be used as ecological indicator for the natural closed forest. Among many genera and species of butterflies recorded along thirty transects, only three butterfly genera and three butterfly spec ...
... quantified for each butterfly family, genus, and species. The results showed no any butterfly family could be used as ecological indicator for the natural closed forest. Among many genera and species of butterflies recorded along thirty transects, only three butterfly genera and three butterfly spec ...
US Virgin Islands Reef Resilience Plan
... 3. The active restoration of coral reefs and propagation of coral species; and 4. The reduction of anthropogenic impacts through a territory-‐wide approach. ...
... 3. The active restoration of coral reefs and propagation of coral species; and 4. The reduction of anthropogenic impacts through a territory-‐wide approach. ...
Specially Protected Areas in the Mediterranean
... the habitats and species has undergone notable changes in the last few years. These changes are evident with reference to the Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance which are for the protection of the common natural heritage. In view of the ever increasing challenges due to amplified ...
... the habitats and species has undergone notable changes in the last few years. These changes are evident with reference to the Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance which are for the protection of the common natural heritage. In view of the ever increasing challenges due to amplified ...
Tree species Diversity and Regeneration of Tropical Dry Forests in
... 1995). Conversion of tropical dry forest to agriculture and pasture still continues with an increasing rate in many parts of the tropics, and entails nearly total destruction of forest structure and composition, and disruption of ecosystem functions (Maass, 1995). Deforestation has been variable in ...
... 1995). Conversion of tropical dry forest to agriculture and pasture still continues with an increasing rate in many parts of the tropics, and entails nearly total destruction of forest structure and composition, and disruption of ecosystem functions (Maass, 1995). Deforestation has been variable in ...
SUCCULENT KAROO ECOSYSTEM PROGRAMME
... process of biodiversity conservation within the Succulent Karoo. After two years, SKEP Namibia had to identify their niche in order to have a clear vision for the future. Namibia Nature Foundation- NNF has been approach to host the SKEP programme in Namibia and after intense discussions an agreement ...
... process of biodiversity conservation within the Succulent Karoo. After two years, SKEP Namibia had to identify their niche in order to have a clear vision for the future. Namibia Nature Foundation- NNF has been approach to host the SKEP programme in Namibia and after intense discussions an agreement ...
Dispersal and ranging patterns of the Asian Elephant (Elephas
... The recent extension of the range of these elephants farther west up to Udaipur district of Nepal (ten Velde 1997) from the eastern boundary of the country can be attributed to the elephants’ pursuit of suitable habitat with low disturbance. However, the lack of optimal habitats in the western part ...
... The recent extension of the range of these elephants farther west up to Udaipur district of Nepal (ten Velde 1997) from the eastern boundary of the country can be attributed to the elephants’ pursuit of suitable habitat with low disturbance. However, the lack of optimal habitats in the western part ...
Read more. - New Generation Plantations
... practices such as grazing, cultivation and herbicides. Young palms are eaten by grazing animals, destroyed by weed killers or ploughed up, so the yatay is unable to regenerate. By comparison, UPM’s forest plantations allow the plants a chance to grow. Herbicide is only applied once per 10-year rotat ...
... practices such as grazing, cultivation and herbicides. Young palms are eaten by grazing animals, destroyed by weed killers or ploughed up, so the yatay is unable to regenerate. By comparison, UPM’s forest plantations allow the plants a chance to grow. Herbicide is only applied once per 10-year rotat ...
Breeding and Post-Breeding Habitat Use by Forest Migrant
... If post-breeding adult and hatching-year forest birds prefer early-successional habitats, we predicted a significant habitat X time-of-season interaction in the ANOVA model, and that detections should be greater in 3- to 4-year-old forest and 9- to lo-year-old forest than in either of the mature for ...
... If post-breeding adult and hatching-year forest birds prefer early-successional habitats, we predicted a significant habitat X time-of-season interaction in the ANOVA model, and that detections should be greater in 3- to 4-year-old forest and 9- to lo-year-old forest than in either of the mature for ...
To what extent do natural disturbances contribute to Andean plant
... Moreira-Muñoz, 2007). Thus, compared to the rapid genetic transience of the humid tropical example, the arid Atacama represents moderate speciation rates in restricted areas. The mesoscale level covers the Cordillera Real and its surroundings in southern Ecuador for the humid tropical and the north ...
... Moreira-Muñoz, 2007). Thus, compared to the rapid genetic transience of the humid tropical example, the arid Atacama represents moderate speciation rates in restricted areas. The mesoscale level covers the Cordillera Real and its surroundings in southern Ecuador for the humid tropical and the north ...
A Two-day workshop on Conservation of wildlife in Deccan Plateau
... and a wider range of institutes such as Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), ANTHRA, etc. were involved in the initia ...
... and a wider range of institutes such as Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), ANTHRA, etc. were involved in the initia ...
Ecological change, changing ecology
... established 2009 — provides new tools for decent, scientifically based and sustainable management. Every decision affecting area use in Norway needs to be in accordance with this act. Still, cumulative effects by a series of legal decisions may have negative, and sometimes destructive, effects on bi ...
... established 2009 — provides new tools for decent, scientifically based and sustainable management. Every decision affecting area use in Norway needs to be in accordance with this act. Still, cumulative effects by a series of legal decisions may have negative, and sometimes destructive, effects on bi ...
RES Leanna Ballard - Ballard Ecological Consulting
... acre refuge into alliances and associations based upon three years of vegetation mapping data collected during comprehensive field surveys on the refuge. She utilized data on an Access database and conducted extensive research of professional botanical literature. These 75 vegetation descriptions ar ...
... acre refuge into alliances and associations based upon three years of vegetation mapping data collected during comprehensive field surveys on the refuge. She utilized data on an Access database and conducted extensive research of professional botanical literature. These 75 vegetation descriptions ar ...
Biodiversity: an introduction - European Commission
... 4. The Stability and Functioning of Ecosystems ....................................................... 10 4.1 Diversity and Ecosystem Functions ................................................................ 11 5. Patterns in Space ................................................................... ...
... 4. The Stability and Functioning of Ecosystems ....................................................... 10 4.1 Diversity and Ecosystem Functions ................................................................ 11 5. Patterns in Space ................................................................... ...
Effects of Small Forest Openings on the Breeding Bird Community in
... Neotropical migrants in part because of immigration from nearby source populations (Askins and Philbrick 1987, Robinson 1992) and may be population sinks for many species (Robinson 1992, Donovan et al. 1995). Neotropical forest-interior migrants in large forest tracts are not invulnerable to the eff ...
... Neotropical migrants in part because of immigration from nearby source populations (Askins and Philbrick 1987, Robinson 1992) and may be population sinks for many species (Robinson 1992, Donovan et al. 1995). Neotropical forest-interior migrants in large forest tracts are not invulnerable to the eff ...
Ecological impacts of different harvesting scenarios for temperate
... Current forestry practices in Chile largely rely on exotic tree plantations, and limited management experiences are available for the species-rich native evergreen rain forests. Yet, conservationists and forest scientists call for sustainable management of native forests as an alternative to plantat ...
... Current forestry practices in Chile largely rely on exotic tree plantations, and limited management experiences are available for the species-rich native evergreen rain forests. Yet, conservationists and forest scientists call for sustainable management of native forests as an alternative to plantat ...
Niche and fitness differences relate the maintenance of
... of experiments have now manipulated species diversity to test its effects on a wide range of ecosystem properties. Methods that partition the effect of functional complementarity between species from that of selection for species with particular traits have been instrumental in clarifying the result ...
... of experiments have now manipulated species diversity to test its effects on a wide range of ecosystem properties. Methods that partition the effect of functional complementarity between species from that of selection for species with particular traits have been instrumental in clarifying the result ...
Operation Wallacea
Operation Wallacea (known as Opwall) is an organisation funded by tuition fees that runs a series of biological and conservation management research programmes operating in remote locations across the world. These expeditions are designed with specific wildlife conservation aims in mind - from identifying areas needing protection, through to implementing and assessing conservation management programmes. What is different about Operation Wallacea is that large teams of university academics, who are specialists in various aspects of biodiversity or social and economic studies, are concentrated at the target study sites giving volunteers the opportunity to work on a range of projects. The surveys result in a large number of publications in peer-reviewed journals each year, have resulted in 30 vertebrate species new to science being discovered, 4 'extinct' species being re-discovered and $2 million levered from funding agencies to set up best practice management examples at the study sites.These large survey teams of academics and volunteers that are funded independently of normal academic sources have enabled large temporal and spatial biodiversity and socio-economic data sets to be produced and provide information to help with organising effective conservation management programmes. Depending on the country, Opwall normally operates both marine and terrestrially based research expeditions, with a variety of research themes, whether they be biological, geological, geographic or social science projects.In 2012/13, the expeditions are operating in 11 countries: Indonesia, Honduras, Cuba, South Africa, Peru, Madagascar, Guyana, Mexico and Romania. In each country, a long-term agreement is signed with a partner organisation (e.g. ICF in Honduras, Fund Amazonia in Peru, Wildlife Ecological Investments in South Africa, Fundatia ADEPT in Romania) and, over the course of this agreement, it is hoped to achieve a survey and management development programme at each of the sites. Occasionally, a competent local partner organisation is not available. In these cases, Operation Wallacea mentors the formation of a new NGO comprising local staff who have provided successful input to the expedition surveys (e.g. Lawane Ecotone for the Indonesian forest, Lembaga Alam for the Indonesian marine sites and Expediciones y Servicios Ambientales de Cusuco for the Honduran cloud forests).