Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation in the Southwest
... finding most likely to begin toward the end of 2016. Completion of the 12 month finding will be determined by the availability of resources and the information received during the public information period. ...
... finding most likely to begin toward the end of 2016. Completion of the 12 month finding will be determined by the availability of resources and the information received during the public information period. ...
DG - FSU Biology - Florida State University
... Linking habitat change and nutrient dynamics: comparison of food webs and nitrogen fluxes in burrowing shrimp- and oyster-dominated habitats Theodore H. DeWitt* and Peter M. Eldridge. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Newport, OR 97365, USA. Endemic thalassinid burrowing shrimps are simultaneous ...
... Linking habitat change and nutrient dynamics: comparison of food webs and nitrogen fluxes in burrowing shrimp- and oyster-dominated habitats Theodore H. DeWitt* and Peter M. Eldridge. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Newport, OR 97365, USA. Endemic thalassinid burrowing shrimps are simultaneous ...
by Brooks Mathewson
... (see Massachusetts Wildlife No. 1, 2004). This tiny, aphid-like insect, first introduced in Virginia in the 1950s, causes mortality in Eastern Hemlock trees within 5-15 years of initial infestation. Currently, no effective biological or chemical control has been discovered that can safely be applied ...
... (see Massachusetts Wildlife No. 1, 2004). This tiny, aphid-like insect, first introduced in Virginia in the 1950s, causes mortality in Eastern Hemlock trees within 5-15 years of initial infestation. Currently, no effective biological or chemical control has been discovered that can safely be applied ...
Fishery data collection in the Pacific
... • Artisanal tuna fisheries monitoring program – Biological and economic orientation – Ongoing monitoring in some countries, however not without challenges (coverage) – Log sheet, length frequency, activity counts ...
... • Artisanal tuna fisheries monitoring program – Biological and economic orientation – Ongoing monitoring in some countries, however not without challenges (coverage) – Log sheet, length frequency, activity counts ...
Spruce-fir forest - Spruce-fir forests occur on high mountaintops in
... concern according to Partners in Flight (brown creeper, northern saw‐whet owl, black‐capped chickadee) that are likely endemic to these high peaks (Pashley et al. 2000, Rich et al. 2004, Johns 2004). Spruce‐fir also provides critical habitat for a host of plant and animal species found nowhere e ...
... concern according to Partners in Flight (brown creeper, northern saw‐whet owl, black‐capped chickadee) that are likely endemic to these high peaks (Pashley et al. 2000, Rich et al. 2004, Johns 2004). Spruce‐fir also provides critical habitat for a host of plant and animal species found nowhere e ...
from pest to keystone species
... (2006) even concluded that biodiversity of forests is concentrated mainly along their edges (Duelli 2006), and that what we usually call forest species are in fact mostly forest edge species (Wermelinger et al. 2007). Before we can state that I. typographus is a keystone species, we have to show the ...
... (2006) even concluded that biodiversity of forests is concentrated mainly along their edges (Duelli 2006), and that what we usually call forest species are in fact mostly forest edge species (Wermelinger et al. 2007). Before we can state that I. typographus is a keystone species, we have to show the ...
A Review of Endemic Species in the Eastern Arc Afromontane Region
... also shown that in some areas of the Eastern Arc there is a considerable amount of gene flow between populations in different tracts of forest, as well as gene flow breaks, which correspond to physical barriers. Such barriers include rocky escarpments and forest gaps (Burgess et al., 2007). The com ...
... also shown that in some areas of the Eastern Arc there is a considerable amount of gene flow between populations in different tracts of forest, as well as gene flow breaks, which correspond to physical barriers. Such barriers include rocky escarpments and forest gaps (Burgess et al., 2007). The com ...
The Kosrae Land Use Plan
... The Kosrae Land Use Plan reflects the desires of the people of Kosrae and their government to care for their island's natural resources through a responsible and sustainable land use plan. Kosrae State Law 5-56 mandated the plan. The original Land Use Plan was written in 1993. Representatives from a ...
... The Kosrae Land Use Plan reflects the desires of the people of Kosrae and their government to care for their island's natural resources through a responsible and sustainable land use plan. Kosrae State Law 5-56 mandated the plan. The original Land Use Plan was written in 1993. Representatives from a ...
Concepts of disturbance, colonization and early development or
... There are several tests that need to be conducted in order to properly evaluate intermediate levels of disturbance. Researchers must first hypothesize new ideas corresponding to their data. Before a natural disturbance alters the species richness within the community, researchers must count all viab ...
... There are several tests that need to be conducted in order to properly evaluate intermediate levels of disturbance. Researchers must first hypothesize new ideas corresponding to their data. Before a natural disturbance alters the species richness within the community, researchers must count all viab ...
from pest to keystone species
... (2006) even concluded that biodiversity of forests is concentrated mainly along their edges (Duelli 2006), and that what we usually call forest species are in fact mostly forest edge species (Wermelinger et al. 2007). Before we can state that I. typographus is a keystone species, we have to show the ...
... (2006) even concluded that biodiversity of forests is concentrated mainly along their edges (Duelli 2006), and that what we usually call forest species are in fact mostly forest edge species (Wermelinger et al. 2007). Before we can state that I. typographus is a keystone species, we have to show the ...
The Vanishing Hawaiian Forest
... orests can change dramatically over relatively short periods of history. Hawaii’s native forests evolved over millions of years to become one of most remarkable natural assemblages on Earth.Yet since on the onset of human arrival 1,500 years ago, their history has largely been one of loss and destru ...
... orests can change dramatically over relatively short periods of history. Hawaii’s native forests evolved over millions of years to become one of most remarkable natural assemblages on Earth.Yet since on the onset of human arrival 1,500 years ago, their history has largely been one of loss and destru ...
Nesting Beach Conservation - Western Pacific Fishery Management
... loggerheads (Caretta caretta). ...
... loggerheads (Caretta caretta). ...
Final Report - Rufford Small Grants
... January 2014 and found that 10 of 30 seedlings were still alive. We are now planting 200 seedlings. We have at the nurseries 800 seedlings. We determined relative trees seed production and measured their diameter at breast height (DBH). We also monitored seedling density from natural regeneration in ...
... January 2014 and found that 10 of 30 seedlings were still alive. We are now planting 200 seedlings. We have at the nurseries 800 seedlings. We determined relative trees seed production and measured their diameter at breast height (DBH). We also monitored seedling density from natural regeneration in ...
A Biodiversity Primer for Ontario
... survived to make a decent comeback. All those discrete lake trout stocks had evolved for a reason: reproductive success of lake trout in each area. The fish were in effect “tailor-made”, but many of those stocks have disappeared forever. It will take much time and effort to find and test stocks whic ...
... survived to make a decent comeback. All those discrete lake trout stocks had evolved for a reason: reproductive success of lake trout in each area. The fish were in effect “tailor-made”, but many of those stocks have disappeared forever. It will take much time and effort to find and test stocks whic ...
Danggali Wilderness Protection Area and Conservation Park
... Introduced animals pose a threat to the long-term survival of some native flora and fauna species found within the reserves. Threatened and declining bird and bat species may be particularly compromised by the impacts of predation and total grazing pressure. Feral goats (Capra hircus) and European r ...
... Introduced animals pose a threat to the long-term survival of some native flora and fauna species found within the reserves. Threatened and declining bird and bat species may be particularly compromised by the impacts of predation and total grazing pressure. Feral goats (Capra hircus) and European r ...
American Samoa Archipelago - Western Pacific Fishery Council
... that can rapidly address new scientific information and changes in environmental conditions or human use patterns. 3. To improve public and government awareness and understanding of the marine environment in order to reduce unsustainable human impacts and foster support for responsible stewardship. ...
... that can rapidly address new scientific information and changes in environmental conditions or human use patterns. 3. To improve public and government awareness and understanding of the marine environment in order to reduce unsustainable human impacts and foster support for responsible stewardship. ...
Landscape Ecology and Natural Disturbances
... this matrix is managed in various ways—ranging from concentrated and intensive, to dispersed and extensive— to use multiple resources. This matrix also plays three important roles related to biodiversity: • providing habitat at smaller scales, • buffering and increasing the effectiveness of protecte ...
... this matrix is managed in various ways—ranging from concentrated and intensive, to dispersed and extensive— to use multiple resources. This matrix also plays three important roles related to biodiversity: • providing habitat at smaller scales, • buffering and increasing the effectiveness of protecte ...
Edge effect on carabid assemblages along forest
... between the diversity of carabids and the cover of herbs may be explained by the structure of habitats, as carabid beetles depend more on a habitat structure than on specific plant species (Spence et al. 1996). In the case of forest edge it can be stated that the herbs from the adjacent grass and th ...
... between the diversity of carabids and the cover of herbs may be explained by the structure of habitats, as carabid beetles depend more on a habitat structure than on specific plant species (Spence et al. 1996). In the case of forest edge it can be stated that the herbs from the adjacent grass and th ...
2010rat2
... Early results suggest that neither native nor adventive beetle abundances on the trees sampled increased at Kahanahaiki relative to Pahole (Figure 1, top). This appeared to be true for changes in beetle richness as well (Figure 2, top). In contrast, changes in spider abundances and richness tended t ...
... Early results suggest that neither native nor adventive beetle abundances on the trees sampled increased at Kahanahaiki relative to Pahole (Figure 1, top). This appeared to be true for changes in beetle richness as well (Figure 2, top). In contrast, changes in spider abundances and richness tended t ...
Job Description for Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD) September
... the project within which this internship is offered tests the hypothesis that climatic variation creates ecosystem isotopic baselines that propagate up the food chain. The results of the project are expected to improve the field of stable isotope ecology by showing how to correct isotopic data for e ...
... the project within which this internship is offered tests the hypothesis that climatic variation creates ecosystem isotopic baselines that propagate up the food chain. The results of the project are expected to improve the field of stable isotope ecology by showing how to correct isotopic data for e ...
Imported Pathogen: Woolly Adelgid Ecosystem Response
... has concerned the question of whether individual plant or animal species may play a critical role m controlling ecosystem processes and determining major community characteristics-that is, are there really "keystone" species ? In an era when species are being driven either locally or globally extinc ...
... has concerned the question of whether individual plant or animal species may play a critical role m controlling ecosystem processes and determining major community characteristics-that is, are there really "keystone" species ? In an era when species are being driven either locally or globally extinc ...
Managing For Old-Growth Structure in Northern Hardwood Forests
... other structural attributes to a greater degree. The higher levels of structural retention associated with SCE are indicative of lower intensity, minimal impact forestry practices. Both SCE and conventional uneven-aged treatments will result in accelerated tree growth rates according to NE-TWIGS pro ...
... other structural attributes to a greater degree. The higher levels of structural retention associated with SCE are indicative of lower intensity, minimal impact forestry practices. Both SCE and conventional uneven-aged treatments will result in accelerated tree growth rates according to NE-TWIGS pro ...
Bat research and management in San Diego County
... Implementation of research, management, and conservation strategies: • Based on existing data (historical, previous surveys, public health), the data collected during field surveys (and the population genetics data), protect existing habitats important to bats (Seasonal closures, seasonal maintenan ...
... Implementation of research, management, and conservation strategies: • Based on existing data (historical, previous surveys, public health), the data collected during field surveys (and the population genetics data), protect existing habitats important to bats (Seasonal closures, seasonal maintenan ...
Amsterdam Albatross Diomedea amsterdamensis
... to degrade the breeding sites and decrease the breeding site range across the island [22]. Fencing of cattle has reduced their impact but the habitat has been further degraded by draining of a peat bog on the plateau [23, 24]. b ...
... to degrade the breeding sites and decrease the breeding site range across the island [22]. Fencing of cattle has reduced their impact but the habitat has been further degraded by draining of a peat bog on the plateau [23, 24]. b ...
extinction2 - Eweb.furman.edu
... We need to protect and preserve large intact, biodiverse ecosystems. ...
... We need to protect and preserve large intact, biodiverse ecosystems. ...
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).