![Accidental experiments: ecological and evolutionary insights and](http://s1.studyres.com/store/data/014899665_1-6d4fb805bf841f03e7789959ca7c7414-300x300.png)
Accidental experiments: ecological and evolutionary insights and
... Humans are the dominant ecological and evolutionary force on the planet today, transforming habitats, polluting environments, changing climates, introducing new species, and causing other species to decline in number or go extinct. These worrying anthropogenic impacts, collectively termed global cha ...
... Humans are the dominant ecological and evolutionary force on the planet today, transforming habitats, polluting environments, changing climates, introducing new species, and causing other species to decline in number or go extinct. These worrying anthropogenic impacts, collectively termed global cha ...
Protected species - The Woodland Trust
... regarded as one of the rarest species of bat in Europe. Over the past century their populations have undergone severe declines. The British population, estimated in 1995 to be a total of 5,000 individuals, is sparsely spread across southern England and Wales. Their global IUCN status (2001) is Vulne ...
... regarded as one of the rarest species of bat in Europe. Over the past century their populations have undergone severe declines. The British population, estimated in 1995 to be a total of 5,000 individuals, is sparsely spread across southern England and Wales. Their global IUCN status (2001) is Vulne ...
Property Management Plan (RTP) Evan Hall
... Infill planting may be required in areas of the remnant where the ground or shrub layer may be absent or thin Preserve all dead trees with hollows and old paddock trees Where mature trees are absent in remnant vegetation, the installation of artificial nest boxes may be beneficial for the phascogale ...
... Infill planting may be required in areas of the remnant where the ground or shrub layer may be absent or thin Preserve all dead trees with hollows and old paddock trees Where mature trees are absent in remnant vegetation, the installation of artificial nest boxes may be beneficial for the phascogale ...
Niche construction, co-evolution and biodiversity
... maintenance and/or creation of habitats by organisms. Ecosystem engineering has been the topic of many recent publications in the ecological literature (Wright and Jones, 2006). The term “niche construction”, on the other hand, is adopted by evolutionary biologists, who are mainly interested in the ...
... maintenance and/or creation of habitats by organisms. Ecosystem engineering has been the topic of many recent publications in the ecological literature (Wright and Jones, 2006). The term “niche construction”, on the other hand, is adopted by evolutionary biologists, who are mainly interested in the ...
Canadian Herpetological Society Société d`herpétologie du Canada
... to radio telemetry with long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. In this study, PIT tags and RFID antennas, both mobile and stationary, are used to monitor salamander use of road crossing structures, and to locate subterranean individuals in the terre ...
... to radio telemetry with long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. In this study, PIT tags and RFID antennas, both mobile and stationary, are used to monitor salamander use of road crossing structures, and to locate subterranean individuals in the terre ...
2015 COB Generic MIH (2)_new
... In addition to publishing, The Company makes an important contribution to the scientific community, providing grants, travelling fellowships and sponsorship to noteworthy scientists, meetings, societies and collaborative projects around the world. The Company also runs a series of transdisciplinary w ...
... In addition to publishing, The Company makes an important contribution to the scientific community, providing grants, travelling fellowships and sponsorship to noteworthy scientists, meetings, societies and collaborative projects around the world. The Company also runs a series of transdisciplinary w ...
Conservation of tropical forests: maintaining ecological integrity and
... a straightforward proposition, at least in theory. Sophisticated ecological models, intensive single-species conservation efforts and a nuanced understanding of the ecological processes struc turing tropical forests seem unnecessary. We already know the most effective way to c onserve this ecosys ...
... a straightforward proposition, at least in theory. Sophisticated ecological models, intensive single-species conservation efforts and a nuanced understanding of the ecological processes struc turing tropical forests seem unnecessary. We already know the most effective way to c onserve this ecosys ...
La biodiversité, c`est la vie - doc-developpement
... •Creating pantographs wing forms reproducing the structure of those owl Shinkansen noise is reduced for passenger comfort . In addition, the profile of the drive train is similar to the beak of the kingfisher ; •micro-robots walk on water as gerris , using the surface tension of water ; •CNRS resear ...
... •Creating pantographs wing forms reproducing the structure of those owl Shinkansen noise is reduced for passenger comfort . In addition, the profile of the drive train is similar to the beak of the kingfisher ; •micro-robots walk on water as gerris , using the surface tension of water ; •CNRS resear ...
protecting, conserving and restoring biodiversity in ontario
... This paper deals with the protection, conservation and restoration of biodiversity in Ontario. Biodiversity or biological diversity refers to the intricate weave of Earth’s living organisms, their interrelationships and habitats, the genetic differences among them, and the ecological processes which ...
... This paper deals with the protection, conservation and restoration of biodiversity in Ontario. Biodiversity or biological diversity refers to the intricate weave of Earth’s living organisms, their interrelationships and habitats, the genetic differences among them, and the ecological processes which ...
Document
... same taxonomic status for reintroduction, and whether other species have taken up the ecological role of the species that has been extirpated from the wild. 2. Select and evaluate sites within the historic range of the species, ensuring that suitable habitat is available that is not subject to the s ...
... same taxonomic status for reintroduction, and whether other species have taken up the ecological role of the species that has been extirpated from the wild. 2. Select and evaluate sites within the historic range of the species, ensuring that suitable habitat is available that is not subject to the s ...
Links between Biodiversity and Ecosystem
... Given their effects on underlying ecosystem services, several studies have used information on functional traits to quantify ecosystem service delivery (Kremen, 2005; De Bello et al., 2010; Díaz et al., 2011). These approaches may also aid in the understanding of mechanisms of multi-functionality an ...
... Given their effects on underlying ecosystem services, several studies have used information on functional traits to quantify ecosystem service delivery (Kremen, 2005; De Bello et al., 2010; Díaz et al., 2011). These approaches may also aid in the understanding of mechanisms of multi-functionality an ...
SUBMISSION on the
... ensuring positive conservation outcomes and appropriate activities consistent with General Policy. Remove excessive and irrelevant text relating to the regional economies e.g. Auckland is the major economic centre of New Zealand and there is significant potential to increase the level of engagement ...
... ensuring positive conservation outcomes and appropriate activities consistent with General Policy. Remove excessive and irrelevant text relating to the regional economies e.g. Auckland is the major economic centre of New Zealand and there is significant potential to increase the level of engagement ...
Large Copper Action Plan
... Larvae reach the second instar and begin diapause (hibernation) in mid-September, characterised by cessation of feeding and migration down the plant and on to the ageing leaves around the base. They do not appear to move on to surrounding vegetation. The diapause state is not obligatory as it can be ...
... Larvae reach the second instar and begin diapause (hibernation) in mid-September, characterised by cessation of feeding and migration down the plant and on to the ageing leaves around the base. They do not appear to move on to surrounding vegetation. The diapause state is not obligatory as it can be ...
Nesting Beach Conservation - Western Pacific Fishery Management
... provides valuable information such as population size, recruitment, annual survival rates, reproductive success, and population trends over time. ...
... provides valuable information such as population size, recruitment, annual survival rates, reproductive success, and population trends over time. ...
Precambrian - Cambrian Eukaryotes
... What causes extinction? • Old explanations: – Maladaptation organisms evolved poorly-adapted features – Racial senescence species became “weak over time” – Discuss the likelihood of these explanations with your table ...
... What causes extinction? • Old explanations: – Maladaptation organisms evolved poorly-adapted features – Racial senescence species became “weak over time” – Discuss the likelihood of these explanations with your table ...
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park
... Heritage list. These dams have changed the hydrological regimen and associated ecosystems and processes, and caused loss of natural terrestrial habitats. Aquatic species that migrate will largely be extirpated in the watersheds where the dams occur, and major secondary impacts will occur with respec ...
... Heritage list. These dams have changed the hydrological regimen and associated ecosystems and processes, and caused loss of natural terrestrial habitats. Aquatic species that migrate will largely be extirpated in the watersheds where the dams occur, and major secondary impacts will occur with respec ...
[edit] Fundamental principles of ecology
... air). The biosphere (or sphere of life), sometimes described as "the fourth envelope," is all living matter on the planet or that portion of the planet occupied by life. It reaches well into the other three spheres, although there are no permanent inhabitants of the atmosphere. Relative to the volum ...
... air). The biosphere (or sphere of life), sometimes described as "the fourth envelope," is all living matter on the planet or that portion of the planet occupied by life. It reaches well into the other three spheres, although there are no permanent inhabitants of the atmosphere. Relative to the volum ...
book of abstracts
... At different national levels mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services initiatives are currently undertaken. In synergy the EU DG-Environment (DG-Env) working group MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) works on a common methodological framework. The MAES work ...
... At different national levels mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services initiatives are currently undertaken. In synergy the EU DG-Environment (DG-Env) working group MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) works on a common methodological framework. The MAES work ...
Life on earth
... Zoned reserves •Work because • They involve partnerships – among national and local governments, non-government organizations, and citizens • They are NOT damaging human welfare – Infant mortality is down – Life expectancy is up – Living conditions have improved – Literacy rate is very high Copyrig ...
... Zoned reserves •Work because • They involve partnerships – among national and local governments, non-government organizations, and citizens • They are NOT damaging human welfare – Infant mortality is down – Life expectancy is up – Living conditions have improved – Literacy rate is very high Copyrig ...
2014 Report
... native species, and begin to encroach into the healthy surrounding pine rocklands. The invasive plants have been removed for a three years now and this is the next step in the restoration process, by placing a diverse variety of natives back at the site. After our first restoration planting at the s ...
... native species, and begin to encroach into the healthy surrounding pine rocklands. The invasive plants have been removed for a three years now and this is the next step in the restoration process, by placing a diverse variety of natives back at the site. After our first restoration planting at the s ...
federal native plant conservation memorandum of
... Plants represent over half of all species federally listed as endangered and threatened species in the United States. As of August 2006, 1,310 native plant and animal species were federally listed as endangered or threatened in the United States. Of these, 566 were animals, and 744, or 57 percent, w ...
... Plants represent over half of all species federally listed as endangered and threatened species in the United States. As of August 2006, 1,310 native plant and animal species were federally listed as endangered or threatened in the United States. Of these, 566 were animals, and 744, or 57 percent, w ...
Establishing a protected area network in Canada`s
... 2. Given the enormous size of the boreal forest, the distance between core protected areas is likely to be large (i.e., >100 km) in many cases. This implies that, for many species, movement of individuals between protected areas will not occur in single dispersal episodes, but over a period of many ...
... 2. Given the enormous size of the boreal forest, the distance between core protected areas is likely to be large (i.e., >100 km) in many cases. This implies that, for many species, movement of individuals between protected areas will not occur in single dispersal episodes, but over a period of many ...
Varanus acanthurus. Photo by Jeff Lemm.
... nor Japan could ever have gone to war—moreover, humans would have been limited by food supplies at much lower population densities. Basically, humans exploited these one-time fossil energy reserves to demolish many of Earth’s natural ecosystems and turn them into arable land and crops to feed increa ...
... nor Japan could ever have gone to war—moreover, humans would have been limited by food supplies at much lower population densities. Basically, humans exploited these one-time fossil energy reserves to demolish many of Earth’s natural ecosystems and turn them into arable land and crops to feed increa ...
Ecological Questions
... Effect: loss of sources for future new medicines Action enforce laws to protect species and habitats habitat rehabilitation, reforestation ...
... Effect: loss of sources for future new medicines Action enforce laws to protect species and habitats habitat rehabilitation, reforestation ...
assessment
... Because P. murrayi is (or was) the only microbat on Christmas Island, ultrasonic bat detectors are an effective technique for documenting its status, as it is obvious if the species is present or not, since it is readily recorded and can not be confused with, or obscured by, other species. Intensive ...
... Because P. murrayi is (or was) the only microbat on Christmas Island, ultrasonic bat detectors are an effective technique for documenting its status, as it is obvious if the species is present or not, since it is readily recorded and can not be confused with, or obscured by, other species. Intensive ...
Conservation biology
![](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Hopetoun_falls.jpg?width=300)
Conservation biology is the scientific study of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management.The conservation ethic is based on the findings of conservation biology.