Intertidal Mudflats
... between subtidal channels and vegetated saltmarshes. In large estuaries they may be several kilometres wide and commonly form the largest part of the intertidal area of estuaries. However, in many places they have been much reduced by land claim. Mudflats, like other intertidal areas, dissipate wave ...
... between subtidal channels and vegetated saltmarshes. In large estuaries they may be several kilometres wide and commonly form the largest part of the intertidal area of estuaries. However, in many places they have been much reduced by land claim. Mudflats, like other intertidal areas, dissipate wave ...
Brief - nerc-bess
... function, but with different responses to environmental changes, then the dominant species performing a particular function could switch. This is often described as the ‘insurance effect’ provided by biodiversity. Ellen Fry and colleagues found that having plant species with varying traits increases ...
... function, but with different responses to environmental changes, then the dominant species performing a particular function could switch. This is often described as the ‘insurance effect’ provided by biodiversity. Ellen Fry and colleagues found that having plant species with varying traits increases ...
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
... NINA has a national responsibility for research and monitoring concerning game species, large carnivores and birds of prey. Our research on carnivores is mainly focused on the “large four”: brown bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx, in addition to golden eagle, and arctic fox which is endangered on a Fe ...
... NINA has a national responsibility for research and monitoring concerning game species, large carnivores and birds of prey. Our research on carnivores is mainly focused on the “large four”: brown bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx, in addition to golden eagle, and arctic fox which is endangered on a Fe ...
Patterns of Biodiversity III
... B. The Latitudinal trend in Diversity 1. The Pattern - across all types of organisms (plants, animals, protists) that live in all types of habitats (terrestrial, marine, freshwater), we see that diversity increases from the poles to the tropics. This general pattern suggests that there might be a ge ...
... B. The Latitudinal trend in Diversity 1. The Pattern - across all types of organisms (plants, animals, protists) that live in all types of habitats (terrestrial, marine, freshwater), we see that diversity increases from the poles to the tropics. This general pattern suggests that there might be a ge ...
Management of Grazing in Wetlands
... of International Importance, signed at Ramsar, and thus commonly known as the Ramsar Convention. The primary ecological role considered in the first wetlands management plans after Ramsar Convention was their function as waterfowl habitats with biodiversity of global value and the main rationale of ...
... of International Importance, signed at Ramsar, and thus commonly known as the Ramsar Convention. The primary ecological role considered in the first wetlands management plans after Ramsar Convention was their function as waterfowl habitats with biodiversity of global value and the main rationale of ...
Bioenergy and biodiversity
... Smith, P.; Haberl, H.; Popp, Al. et al. (2013) How much land-based greenhouse gas mitigation can be achieved without compromising food security and environmental goals? ...
... Smith, P.; Haberl, H.; Popp, Al. et al. (2013) How much land-based greenhouse gas mitigation can be achieved without compromising food security and environmental goals? ...
quenda or southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus fusciventer)
... For further information regarding the distribution of this species please refer to www.naturemap.dpaw.wa.gov.au ...
... For further information regarding the distribution of this species please refer to www.naturemap.dpaw.wa.gov.au ...
Evaluating Multispecies Landscape Connectivity in a Threatened
... connectivity scenarios for threatened mammals in Borneo. Rainforest ecosystems in this region are among the most biologically diverse in the world but are threatened by deforestation, forest fragmentation, and harvest of a variety of species (Corlett 2009). Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, the 3 nat ...
... connectivity scenarios for threatened mammals in Borneo. Rainforest ecosystems in this region are among the most biologically diverse in the world but are threatened by deforestation, forest fragmentation, and harvest of a variety of species (Corlett 2009). Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, the 3 nat ...
2. Maintaining mechanisms of biodiversity
... In the process of evolution, several species have influenced each other’s survival and reproduction, then synchronously produce new species. ...
... In the process of evolution, several species have influenced each other’s survival and reproduction, then synchronously produce new species. ...
Guide to Good Practices for Sustainable Tourism in Marine
... areas on Earth, harboring many of the world’s plant and animal species and providing important ecological services such as climate regulation. They are also home to hundreds of millions of people who live in or near coastal-marine areas, and the pressure to develop these areas, particularly in devel ...
... areas on Earth, harboring many of the world’s plant and animal species and providing important ecological services such as climate regulation. They are also home to hundreds of millions of people who live in or near coastal-marine areas, and the pressure to develop these areas, particularly in devel ...
Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms
... into Manly Lagoon. However over recent years much of the 4km long creek has experienced significant degradation, resulting in: • poor water quality • extensive weed infestation • erosion of creek banks • sediment build-up, and • reduced biodiversity. Since 2009, Manly and Warringah Councils hav ...
... into Manly Lagoon. However over recent years much of the 4km long creek has experienced significant degradation, resulting in: • poor water quality • extensive weed infestation • erosion of creek banks • sediment build-up, and • reduced biodiversity. Since 2009, Manly and Warringah Councils hav ...
Peter N. Adams is an Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences at
... Laura Geselbracht is Senior Marine Scientist with The Nature Conservancy. She has over twenty years of professional experience in the areas of environmental/conservation science, planning and policy. In her work with TNC, Ms. Geselbracht has headed up development of a marine site prioritization fram ...
... Laura Geselbracht is Senior Marine Scientist with The Nature Conservancy. She has over twenty years of professional experience in the areas of environmental/conservation science, planning and policy. In her work with TNC, Ms. Geselbracht has headed up development of a marine site prioritization fram ...
Briefing on mangroves2 - Ministry of Environment, Lands and
... and local timber. They provide habitats to many important food species (e.g. crabs, etc) that have been part of the local diet for many generations. Threats to Mangrove Forest Resources Despite all these importance, mangroves are also a resource in danger. The many benefits provided by mangroves are ...
... and local timber. They provide habitats to many important food species (e.g. crabs, etc) that have been part of the local diet for many generations. Threats to Mangrove Forest Resources Despite all these importance, mangroves are also a resource in danger. The many benefits provided by mangroves are ...
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Types and Descriptions
... The dry mixed-conifer forest ecosystem in the montane zone has highly variable species composition. The type is often dominated by Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and found on warm, dry sites with gravelly soils. Other conifers in the dry mixed-conifer forests can include western larch (Larix oc ...
... The dry mixed-conifer forest ecosystem in the montane zone has highly variable species composition. The type is often dominated by Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and found on warm, dry sites with gravelly soils. Other conifers in the dry mixed-conifer forests can include western larch (Larix oc ...
Marker, L. (2005). Cheetah conservation in Namibia. Animal
... wild game is the most important feature in reducing livestock predation. Therefore mixed farms with both livestock and wildlife should be encouraged. The relationship between prey availability, livestock predation and feeding behavior in cheetahs has important management implications. Our data indic ...
... wild game is the most important feature in reducing livestock predation. Therefore mixed farms with both livestock and wildlife should be encouraged. The relationship between prey availability, livestock predation and feeding behavior in cheetahs has important management implications. Our data indic ...
Mammalian Biology 88th Annual Meeting of the - JKI
... Iran, E-mail address: sohrab.ashrafi@ut.ac.ir; 2 Department of Environment Protection, Tehran, Iran Approximately one fourth of the world’s existing known mammal species are endangered and lack of proper conservation strategies can lead to inappropriate allocation of resources to larger species ignor ...
... Iran, E-mail address: sohrab.ashrafi@ut.ac.ir; 2 Department of Environment Protection, Tehran, Iran Approximately one fourth of the world’s existing known mammal species are endangered and lack of proper conservation strategies can lead to inappropriate allocation of resources to larger species ignor ...
Disturbances in deciduous temperate forest ecosystems of the
... Pacific Ocean) are very strong storms that create large-scale (regional- to landscape-scale; Table 1) disturbances and are known to be the major factor controlling forest ecosystem structure, function, and dynamics in the tropical regions they most commonly affect (Boose et al. 1994, 2001). In easte ...
... Pacific Ocean) are very strong storms that create large-scale (regional- to landscape-scale; Table 1) disturbances and are known to be the major factor controlling forest ecosystem structure, function, and dynamics in the tropical regions they most commonly affect (Boose et al. 1994, 2001). In easte ...
Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia
... forest. Planted loblolly pine remains the most dominant species, but shortleaf pine, Virginia pine, and longleaf pine are also important components. ...
... forest. Planted loblolly pine remains the most dominant species, but shortleaf pine, Virginia pine, and longleaf pine are also important components. ...
Environment Landforms
... is higher than in more urbanized watersheds such as the Don (seven per cent) and the Highland (six per cent), it is still low considering that historically it was probably closer to 90 per cent. On a positive note, forest cover has slowly increased over the last 75 years due to a reduction in the in ...
... is higher than in more urbanized watersheds such as the Don (seven per cent) and the Highland (six per cent), it is still low considering that historically it was probably closer to 90 per cent. On a positive note, forest cover has slowly increased over the last 75 years due to a reduction in the in ...
Status of the World`s Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
... population is known to remain, in the National Chambal River Gharial Sanctuary covering about 220 km of the Chambal River of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, India; even this protected population and its habitat are under threat from sand mining, hydroelectric infrastructure plans, coll ...
... population is known to remain, in the National Chambal River Gharial Sanctuary covering about 220 km of the Chambal River of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, India; even this protected population and its habitat are under threat from sand mining, hydroelectric infrastructure plans, coll ...
Habitat and Species Survey Guidelines
... This is the standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats as laid down by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). A Phase 1 Habitat Survey would identify, map and describe the main habitats, giving dominant plant species and target notes about special value in each compartm ...
... This is the standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats as laid down by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). A Phase 1 Habitat Survey would identify, map and describe the main habitats, giving dominant plant species and target notes about special value in each compartm ...
Quenda - Department of Parks and Wildlife
... For further information regarding the distribution of this species please refer to www.naturemap.dec.wa.gov.au ...
... For further information regarding the distribution of this species please refer to www.naturemap.dec.wa.gov.au ...
Mammal Community Structure in a World of Gradients
... altered fire regimes, hunting by humans, habitat change and habitat loss (Brashares et al., 2001; Fritz et al., 2003). Increases in human populations are often connected with loss of wildlife key resources (Fritz et al., 2003; Paper I). A general rule is that there is a positive relationship between ...
... altered fire regimes, hunting by humans, habitat change and habitat loss (Brashares et al., 2001; Fritz et al., 2003). Increases in human populations are often connected with loss of wildlife key resources (Fritz et al., 2003; Paper I). A general rule is that there is a positive relationship between ...
Ecological Importance of Large Herbivores in the
... three replicated sets of 4 ha plots, allowing researchers to isolate the impacts of each of these groups. The high clay content of these recent volcanic soils impedes infiltration and drainage and causes pronounced shrinking and swelling with changes in water content. At least partly for these reaso ...
... three replicated sets of 4 ha plots, allowing researchers to isolate the impacts of each of these groups. The high clay content of these recent volcanic soils impedes infiltration and drainage and causes pronounced shrinking and swelling with changes in water content. At least partly for these reaso ...
Diversity in Tropical Rain Forests and Coral Reefs Joseph H
... mixed forest in Uganda. In both Nigeria and Uganda, high diversity was found in a nonequilibrium intermediate stage in the forest succession. In many studies of forest dynamics, the abundance of juvenile stages constitutes the evidence as to whether a species is expected to increase or to die out. S ...
... mixed forest in Uganda. In both Nigeria and Uganda, high diversity was found in a nonequilibrium intermediate stage in the forest succession. In many studies of forest dynamics, the abundance of juvenile stages constitutes the evidence as to whether a species is expected to increase or to die out. S ...
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).