fragmentation of terrestrial habitat
... multistate outcome, and fire, geology, grazing, and browsing are some of the disturbances driving this dynamic mosaic in wildlands. In contrast, habitat homogeneity is an outcome where habitats do not occur in a multistate, and disturbances have either been limited or controlled to such an extent th ...
... multistate outcome, and fire, geology, grazing, and browsing are some of the disturbances driving this dynamic mosaic in wildlands. In contrast, habitat homogeneity is an outcome where habitats do not occur in a multistate, and disturbances have either been limited or controlled to such an extent th ...
The impact of overgrazing on reptile diversity and
... Whereas the impact of overgrazing on plant diversity is relatively well studied (e.g. Skarpe 1990a, Floyd et al. 2003), knowledge how overgrazing affects animal diversity remain sparse. Changes in vegetation structure, composition and cover caused by overgrazing can alter environmental conditions su ...
... Whereas the impact of overgrazing on plant diversity is relatively well studied (e.g. Skarpe 1990a, Floyd et al. 2003), knowledge how overgrazing affects animal diversity remain sparse. Changes in vegetation structure, composition and cover caused by overgrazing can alter environmental conditions su ...
Aligning molecular studies of mycorrhizal fungal diversity
... communities revealed that a certain amount of selectivity of AMF species by certain plant functional groups exists and that AMF assemblages in boreo-nemoral forests are non-random (Davison et al., 2011); an ecological question that had remained unanswered for many years. Using a very different analy ...
... communities revealed that a certain amount of selectivity of AMF species by certain plant functional groups exists and that AMF assemblages in boreo-nemoral forests are non-random (Davison et al., 2011); an ecological question that had remained unanswered for many years. Using a very different analy ...
Evolution of body size, vision, and biodiversity of coral
... between 200–400 m [13] in the mesopelagic zone. At such depths, only some light penetrates so that animals may still be able to detect objects against downwelling light [61]. A variety of associated organisms is found at Faxe including annelids, arthropods, brachiopods, bryozoans, echinoderms, and m ...
... between 200–400 m [13] in the mesopelagic zone. At such depths, only some light penetrates so that animals may still be able to detect objects against downwelling light [61]. A variety of associated organisms is found at Faxe including annelids, arthropods, brachiopods, bryozoans, echinoderms, and m ...
the global 200
... ecosystems that support them. Tropical dry forests, tundra, temperate grasslands, lakes, polar seas, and mangroves all contain unique expressions of biodiversity with characteristic species, biological communities, and distinctive ecological and evolutionary phenomena. Some of these major habitat ty ...
... ecosystems that support them. Tropical dry forests, tundra, temperate grasslands, lakes, polar seas, and mangroves all contain unique expressions of biodiversity with characteristic species, biological communities, and distinctive ecological and evolutionary phenomena. Some of these major habitat ty ...
Biodiversity Strategy - Government of New Brunswick
... provides are indisputable. Although New Brunswick is relatively rich in biodiversity – a result of good stewardship, resilient ecosystems and a low human population – there is still need for our attention. An important indicator of biodiversity is the status of vulnerable species. The most recent as ...
... provides are indisputable. Although New Brunswick is relatively rich in biodiversity – a result of good stewardship, resilient ecosystems and a low human population – there is still need for our attention. An important indicator of biodiversity is the status of vulnerable species. The most recent as ...
Disturbance and Diversity in Low-Productivity
... A number of authors have suggested that species diversity patterns are best understood when the disturbance–diversity and productivity–diversity relationships are jointly considered as part of the same theoretical framework (e.g., Grime, 1977; Huston, 1994). Grime’s 1979 CSR theory (Grime, 2001) and ...
... A number of authors have suggested that species diversity patterns are best understood when the disturbance–diversity and productivity–diversity relationships are jointly considered as part of the same theoretical framework (e.g., Grime, 1977; Huston, 1994). Grime’s 1979 CSR theory (Grime, 2001) and ...
view our Local Biodiversidy Action Plan
... Non-native invasive species – These species compete directly with our native species and can cause degradation of natural habitats. Giant hogweed for example is abundant along the Newry River reducing species diversity as a result. Another non-native species that can be seen frequently across the ...
... Non-native invasive species – These species compete directly with our native species and can cause degradation of natural habitats. Giant hogweed for example is abundant along the Newry River reducing species diversity as a result. Another non-native species that can be seen frequently across the ...
2016-06-21-HELCOM-Rec-Redlist
... BEING AWARE of the alarming situation for marine biotopes, habitats and biotope complexes in the Baltic Sea area, in particular those being defined as ’Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ in the 2013 HELCOM Red List (BSEP No. 138), and to those coastal biotopes that were identified ...
... BEING AWARE of the alarming situation for marine biotopes, habitats and biotope complexes in the Baltic Sea area, in particular those being defined as ’Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ in the 2013 HELCOM Red List (BSEP No. 138), and to those coastal biotopes that were identified ...
Comments by OCEANA_2016_09_26
... BEING AWARE of the alarming situation for marine biotopes, habitats and biotope complexes in the Baltic Sea area, in particular those being defined as ’Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ in the 2013 HELCOM Red List (BSEP No. 138), and to those coastal biotopes that were identified ...
... BEING AWARE of the alarming situation for marine biotopes, habitats and biotope complexes in the Baltic Sea area, in particular those being defined as ’Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ in the 2013 HELCOM Red List (BSEP No. 138), and to those coastal biotopes that were identified ...
SPECIES-AREA RELATIONSHIPS OF CLIFF SYSTEM
... Figure 8. NMS ordination comparing the edge plot with the face plots for the total species sampled on all eleven cliff systems in CUGA .................................................................................. 26 Figure 9. NMS ordination comparing total species sampled across each of the ele ...
... Figure 8. NMS ordination comparing the edge plot with the face plots for the total species sampled on all eleven cliff systems in CUGA .................................................................................. 26 Figure 9. NMS ordination comparing total species sampled across each of the ele ...
Co-declining mammals and dung beetles: an impending ecological
... after human colonization was largely successful in maintaining endemic dung beetle communities on the Iberian Peninsula (Verdu and Galante 2002). However, changes in traditional grazing regimes have led to recent declines in several dung beetle species in the region (Lumaret and Kirk 1991, Carpaneto ...
... after human colonization was largely successful in maintaining endemic dung beetle communities on the Iberian Peninsula (Verdu and Galante 2002). However, changes in traditional grazing regimes have led to recent declines in several dung beetle species in the region (Lumaret and Kirk 1991, Carpaneto ...
Co-declining mammals and dung beetles: an impending ecological
... after human colonization was largely successful in maintaining endemic dung beetle communities on the Iberian Peninsula (Verdu and Galante 2002). However, changes in traditional grazing regimes have led to recent declines in several dung beetle species in the region (Lumaret and Kirk 1991, Carpaneto ...
... after human colonization was largely successful in maintaining endemic dung beetle communities on the Iberian Peninsula (Verdu and Galante 2002). However, changes in traditional grazing regimes have led to recent declines in several dung beetle species in the region (Lumaret and Kirk 1991, Carpaneto ...
2016-06-21-HELCOM-Rec-Redlist
... habitats and biotope complexes, 7) to review by 2018 the effectiveness of conservation-, recovery- or action plans or related activities with main focus on the cause of changes and the effect of activities, and based on these: 7.1. determine what additional activities are needed to mitigate the iden ...
... habitats and biotope complexes, 7) to review by 2018 the effectiveness of conservation-, recovery- or action plans or related activities with main focus on the cause of changes and the effect of activities, and based on these: 7.1. determine what additional activities are needed to mitigate the iden ...
Effects of local and regional drivers on plant diversity within tundra
... (e.g. Ricklefs 1987, 2008; Cornell & Lawton 1992). However, the diversity within a community does not have to be regarded under the aspect of species richness only. In certain contexts, the relative abundance of plant species can be more important than their absolute number (Whittaker 1972; Purvis & ...
... (e.g. Ricklefs 1987, 2008; Cornell & Lawton 1992). However, the diversity within a community does not have to be regarded under the aspect of species richness only. In certain contexts, the relative abundance of plant species can be more important than their absolute number (Whittaker 1972; Purvis & ...
LATITUDINAL GRADIENTS OF BIODIVERSITY: Pattern, Process
... versus semilogarithmic function) of the species area curves differ at different latitudes, then scale dependence in the latitudinal gradient will be pervasive and difficult to control in comparative analyses. Thus, differences among studies in the form or parameterization of the latitudinal gradient ...
... versus semilogarithmic function) of the species area curves differ at different latitudes, then scale dependence in the latitudinal gradient will be pervasive and difficult to control in comparative analyses. Thus, differences among studies in the form or parameterization of the latitudinal gradient ...
Functional diversity - Centre d`étude de la forêt
... validated through quantitative analyses and experimental tests. There is a vast amount of trait information available for plant species and a substantial amount for animals. Choosing which traits to include in a particular measure of functional diversity will depend on the specific aims of a particu ...
... validated through quantitative analyses and experimental tests. There is a vast amount of trait information available for plant species and a substantial amount for animals. Choosing which traits to include in a particular measure of functional diversity will depend on the specific aims of a particu ...
An Introduction to Biocultural Diversity
... We are witnessing a “converging extinction crisis” of diversity in nature and culture—and it is a crisis entirely of our making. We have become so disconnected from the natural world, that we are destroying the conditions for life—as if life itself were expendable. And at the same time, we are suppr ...
... We are witnessing a “converging extinction crisis” of diversity in nature and culture—and it is a crisis entirely of our making. We have become so disconnected from the natural world, that we are destroying the conditions for life—as if life itself were expendable. And at the same time, we are suppr ...
Comments by Finland_ 2016-09-08
... habitats and biotope complexes, 7) to– review by 2018 the effectiveness of conservation-, recovery- or action plans or related activities with main focus on the cause of changes and the effect of activities, and based on these: 7.1. determine what additional activities are needed to mitigate the ide ...
... habitats and biotope complexes, 7) to– review by 2018 the effectiveness of conservation-, recovery- or action plans or related activities with main focus on the cause of changes and the effect of activities, and based on these: 7.1. determine what additional activities are needed to mitigate the ide ...
113 - UConn
... versus semilogarithmic function) of the species area curves differ at different latitudes, then scale dependence in the latitudinal gradient will be pervasive and difficult to control in comparative analyses. Thus, differences among studies in the form or parameterization of the latitudinal gradient ...
... versus semilogarithmic function) of the species area curves differ at different latitudes, then scale dependence in the latitudinal gradient will be pervasive and difficult to control in comparative analyses. Thus, differences among studies in the form or parameterization of the latitudinal gradient ...
Plant diversity controls arthropod biomass and temporal stability
... The bivariate correlations among consumer diversity, net biovolume production and temporal stability were similar in both strength and direction to those of the producers in this experiment (Fig. 2, Table 1). In particular, bivariate correlations showed that, like the plants (Fig. 2a and b, relation ...
... The bivariate correlations among consumer diversity, net biovolume production and temporal stability were similar in both strength and direction to those of the producers in this experiment (Fig. 2, Table 1). In particular, bivariate correlations showed that, like the plants (Fig. 2a and b, relation ...
Sciuridae density and impacts of forest disturbance in the Sabangau
... affected parts of the edge forest (Harrison et al., 2009). The area was selectively logged under concession until 1997 and then illegally until 2003 (Manduell et al., 2011). The process led to forest degradation through drainage of the swamp via illegal logging canals used to float out timber, resul ...
... affected parts of the edge forest (Harrison et al., 2009). The area was selectively logged under concession until 1997 and then illegally until 2003 (Manduell et al., 2011). The process led to forest degradation through drainage of the swamp via illegal logging canals used to float out timber, resul ...
Synthesis
... July (Jonasson et al. 2000). With this definition, the Arctic land area comprises about 7.1 million km2, or some 4.8% of the land surface of Earth (Box 1 Fig. 1). ...
... July (Jonasson et al. 2000). With this definition, the Arctic land area comprises about 7.1 million km2, or some 4.8% of the land surface of Earth (Box 1 Fig. 1). ...
Temporal and spatial variability in seedling dynamics: a cross
... Schupp 1988, Webb & Peart 1999). Ostensibly, seedling dynamics also vary among sites. However, because of the lack of cross-site comparisons, it is unknown how variation in seedling dynamics among sites compares to the considerable variation known to occur within sites. In order to assess recruitmen ...
... Schupp 1988, Webb & Peart 1999). Ostensibly, seedling dynamics also vary among sites. However, because of the lack of cross-site comparisons, it is unknown how variation in seedling dynamics among sites compares to the considerable variation known to occur within sites. In order to assess recruitmen ...
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
... Dr. Diana Wall, Colorado State University • Human activities, including land-use change, climate change, nitrogen deposition and biotic exchange, are the main threats to terrestrial biodiversity. • Biodiversity above and below surface (surface of what – land in general?) provides ecosystem service ...
... Dr. Diana Wall, Colorado State University • Human activities, including land-use change, climate change, nitrogen deposition and biotic exchange, are the main threats to terrestrial biodiversity. • Biodiversity above and below surface (surface of what – land in general?) provides ecosystem service ...
Tropical Andes
The Tropical Andes is a subregion of the Andes spanning all of the Andes except the southern mediterranean and temperate zones. The Tropical Andes area spans 1,542,644 km2.