Understanding critical processes and functions
... responses of interacting organisms, and; b) new cross-ecosystem linkages (e.g. novel pathogens, competitors, predators) to create new patterns of biodiversity at the landscape level. 2 In instances where we only have an aggregate measure of the benefit provided by a partcular ESS how can we better a ...
... responses of interacting organisms, and; b) new cross-ecosystem linkages (e.g. novel pathogens, competitors, predators) to create new patterns of biodiversity at the landscape level. 2 In instances where we only have an aggregate measure of the benefit provided by a partcular ESS how can we better a ...
Tropical Rain Forest
... Because of the poor quality of the soil, few crops can grow for more than a few years. ...
... Because of the poor quality of the soil, few crops can grow for more than a few years. ...
ECOLOGICAL PATTERNS IN FOREST AND FIELD
... Nitrogen fixing plants Pioneer species Primary Succession Secondary Succession Seral stage Sere Stable community ...
... Nitrogen fixing plants Pioneer species Primary Succession Secondary Succession Seral stage Sere Stable community ...
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... interpreting results on natural phenomena in much the same way as trained scientists. ...
... interpreting results on natural phenomena in much the same way as trained scientists. ...
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography 15 July 2002
... support efforts to analyze large, long-term data sets with the goal of producing overview papers (published in the peer-reviewed literature) is a commendable goal. Such a program could be operated (and perhaps managed) through the National Center for Ecological Synthesis (NCES) in Santa Barbara. Thi ...
... support efforts to analyze large, long-term data sets with the goal of producing overview papers (published in the peer-reviewed literature) is a commendable goal. Such a program could be operated (and perhaps managed) through the National Center for Ecological Synthesis (NCES) in Santa Barbara. Thi ...
Introduction - Society For Range Management
... dramatically, blanketing the landscape with a continuous layer of flammable fuels. Wide spread conversion of plant communities from native vegetation to invasive annual grasses is occurring, resulting in a landscape that is more fire prone with increasingly shorter and more severe fire cycles. If th ...
... dramatically, blanketing the landscape with a continuous layer of flammable fuels. Wide spread conversion of plant communities from native vegetation to invasive annual grasses is occurring, resulting in a landscape that is more fire prone with increasingly shorter and more severe fire cycles. If th ...
Environmental impact of Belgian offshore wind farms
... • Climax condition not reached after six years… • Continuation of long-term series for all ecosystem components • Likelihood of impact detection (statistical power) • Linked to research effort, data noise and impact size • Scientifically underpinned research effort allocation in space and time • Mea ...
... • Climax condition not reached after six years… • Continuation of long-term series for all ecosystem components • Likelihood of impact detection (statistical power) • Linked to research effort, data noise and impact size • Scientifically underpinned research effort allocation in space and time • Mea ...
Endangered Species I have Known - School of Environmental and
... • Conclusion: As numbers increase and birds range more widely, structure of overall population becomes important question. There is no plan for metapopulation development and conservation of species range wide (e.g., optimum distribution of release sites) • Recommendation: Assess utility current and ...
... • Conclusion: As numbers increase and birds range more widely, structure of overall population becomes important question. There is no plan for metapopulation development and conservation of species range wide (e.g., optimum distribution of release sites) • Recommendation: Assess utility current and ...
Does biodiversity always increase the stability of eco
... strength of the effect varied. They stated that the diversity effects on productivity are stronger in stressful areas, as the overyielding signal was much weaker in mid-latitude areas. They further stated that several species did not grow faster, which shows that the effect is species-specific. Asyn ...
... strength of the effect varied. They stated that the diversity effects on productivity are stronger in stressful areas, as the overyielding signal was much weaker in mid-latitude areas. They further stated that several species did not grow faster, which shows that the effect is species-specific. Asyn ...
Introduction to Landscape ecology and matrix
... However, if you open up a large forested area by creating small openings, the patches may not be dense enough to sustain certain kinds of animals ...
... However, if you open up a large forested area by creating small openings, the patches may not be dense enough to sustain certain kinds of animals ...
Abundance and Distribution of Algal Species on the Island
... disturbances, natural or human. Control of algal growth is important to the reef because algae can out compete other organisms on the reef. Since many of the rocky habitats also harbour coral colonies, controlling algal growth in these habitats would be vital to conservation. The rocky habitats cove ...
... disturbances, natural or human. Control of algal growth is important to the reef because algae can out compete other organisms on the reef. Since many of the rocky habitats also harbour coral colonies, controlling algal growth in these habitats would be vital to conservation. The rocky habitats cove ...
Conservation biogeography of a rare prairie grouse Michael A. Patten
... Sutton Avian Research Center unpubl. data ...
... Sutton Avian Research Center unpubl. data ...
Forests and Grasslands as Cradles for Agriculture
... The history of humans starts with the early hominids, our ancestors, Homo habilis and Homo erectus in Africa. The oldest records of human (hominid) technology, defined as use of tools and implements, have been registered in East Africa, in Ethiopia 2.5 million years ago, Kenya and Tanzania, circa 2 ...
... The history of humans starts with the early hominids, our ancestors, Homo habilis and Homo erectus in Africa. The oldest records of human (hominid) technology, defined as use of tools and implements, have been registered in East Africa, in Ethiopia 2.5 million years ago, Kenya and Tanzania, circa 2 ...
dividends_from_diversity_lesson-new
... are different in different parts of the world, and in different habitats (e.g., grassland vs. forest). For example, several “biodiversity hotspots” have been identified throughout the world, such as many areas near the equator. This is known is the “latitudinal diversity gradient,” where areas of lo ...
... are different in different parts of the world, and in different habitats (e.g., grassland vs. forest). For example, several “biodiversity hotspots” have been identified throughout the world, such as many areas near the equator. This is known is the “latitudinal diversity gradient,” where areas of lo ...
Bailey`s Ecoregions and Subregions of the United States, Puerto
... distinguish areas that share common climatic and vegetation characteristics. A four-level hierarchy is used to differentiate the ecoregions, with the broadest classification being the domain. Domains are groups of related climates and are differentiated based on precipitation and temperature. There ...
... distinguish areas that share common climatic and vegetation characteristics. A four-level hierarchy is used to differentiate the ecoregions, with the broadest classification being the domain. Domains are groups of related climates and are differentiated based on precipitation and temperature. There ...
Whiteland Coppice Forest Fact Sheet
... The places we see as we walk along the road and drive in our cars that have many trees growing close together and look "thick" and "dark" with heavy shade are special places called coppice. There are basically two types of coppice in The Bahamas – Blackland Coppice and Whiteland Coppice. There are a ...
... The places we see as we walk along the road and drive in our cars that have many trees growing close together and look "thick" and "dark" with heavy shade are special places called coppice. There are basically two types of coppice in The Bahamas – Blackland Coppice and Whiteland Coppice. There are a ...
Forest Health - IUFRO 125th Anniversary Congress 2017
... Steven Woodward, University Aberdeen John Healey, Bangor University Laura Kelly, Queen Mary University of London Andrew Crowe, Fera UK ...
... Steven Woodward, University Aberdeen John Healey, Bangor University Laura Kelly, Queen Mary University of London Andrew Crowe, Fera UK ...
Factsheet
... agriculture and international agribusiness such as palm oil. The animals are being squeezed into smaller and smaller areas of remaining natural habitat, which are surrounded by crops that elephants like to eat. As a result, elephants frequently raid and destroy the fields. Small farmers — often desp ...
... agriculture and international agribusiness such as palm oil. The animals are being squeezed into smaller and smaller areas of remaining natural habitat, which are surrounded by crops that elephants like to eat. As a result, elephants frequently raid and destroy the fields. Small farmers — often desp ...
Perspectives in restoration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in
... In spite agriculture is a major cause of environmental impact, ecological restoration in/of farmland habitat offers opportunities to conciliate agricultural production with enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services Beyond scientific and technical research, spread of such restoration project ...
... In spite agriculture is a major cause of environmental impact, ecological restoration in/of farmland habitat offers opportunities to conciliate agricultural production with enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services Beyond scientific and technical research, spread of such restoration project ...
rich northern hardwood forests
... forests, such as wildlife habitat, seeds for forest regeneration, and large pools of nutrients and moisture. Management should aim to create an uneven-aged forest, emulating natural structural conditions. Even-aged management techniques should be used only to regenerate stands whose vigor and ...
... forests, such as wildlife habitat, seeds for forest regeneration, and large pools of nutrients and moisture. Management should aim to create an uneven-aged forest, emulating natural structural conditions. Even-aged management techniques should be used only to regenerate stands whose vigor and ...
Land Use, Natural Resources, and Conservation
... DBH, Height and other attributes of the plot trees. The group will then use the collected data to produce an estimate of total biomass from each inventory plot. Each group will present their findings to the rest of the class. A detailed handout will be provided. Reading the landscape portfolio Stude ...
... DBH, Height and other attributes of the plot trees. The group will then use the collected data to produce an estimate of total biomass from each inventory plot. Each group will present their findings to the rest of the class. A detailed handout will be provided. Reading the landscape portfolio Stude ...
18 The highest potential aquifer recharge areas are located along
... wetland areas. Other prominent areas of wetlands include the region surrounding the Paulins Kill in Hampton, Andover Township and Lafayette, the region surrounding Pochuck Creek in central Vernon, the region surrounding the Wallkill River in Sparta and Ogdensburg and along the Papakating Creek in Wa ...
... wetland areas. Other prominent areas of wetlands include the region surrounding the Paulins Kill in Hampton, Andover Township and Lafayette, the region surrounding Pochuck Creek in central Vernon, the region surrounding the Wallkill River in Sparta and Ogdensburg and along the Papakating Creek in Wa ...
HABITAT LOSS AND ITS EFFECTS ON AMPHIBIANS DIVERSITY IN
... However, the most important variables operate at a major level and are related to landscape configuration and composition. These findings have great relevance for conservation and formulation of management strategies. The deforestation process in the Chaco region is alarming and will be, according t ...
... However, the most important variables operate at a major level and are related to landscape configuration and composition. These findings have great relevance for conservation and formulation of management strategies. The deforestation process in the Chaco region is alarming and will be, according t ...
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).