Scale dependent relationships between native plant
... 1985; Papes and Peterson 2003). Its high reproductive capacity and windborne seeds are particularly adapted to colonizing bare or intermittently bare areas (Auld and Martin 1975) which make it a troublesome weed of crops, plantations, and pastures in many parts of the world (Wang et al. 1997). The w ...
... 1985; Papes and Peterson 2003). Its high reproductive capacity and windborne seeds are particularly adapted to colonizing bare or intermittently bare areas (Auld and Martin 1975) which make it a troublesome weed of crops, plantations, and pastures in many parts of the world (Wang et al. 1997). The w ...
Broadleaved Trees - Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
... Dense thickets of willow and other broadleaved shrubs are typical of habitats near watercourses. These thickets provide forage and cover areas for many birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects. Deciduous streamside vegetation also provides valuable streamside cover, helps stabilize banks, and provide ...
... Dense thickets of willow and other broadleaved shrubs are typical of habitats near watercourses. These thickets provide forage and cover areas for many birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects. Deciduous streamside vegetation also provides valuable streamside cover, helps stabilize banks, and provide ...
Quantifying Biodiversity: Experience with Parataxonomists and
... low-cost methods are relevant in our studies because specimens can be obtained alive for subsequent rearing and feeding experiments; their origin can be traced with precision, particularly when sampling the entangled foliage of trees and vines; sampling at night is possible; and frequent seasonal an ...
... low-cost methods are relevant in our studies because specimens can be obtained alive for subsequent rearing and feeding experiments; their origin can be traced with precision, particularly when sampling the entangled foliage of trees and vines; sampling at night is possible; and frequent seasonal an ...
Ecosystem Loss and Fragmentation: Synthesis
... past climate, as human influence was still limited. Evidence of past climate patterns are compiled from plant and zoological fossils, as well as soil and sedimentological analyses. Maps of present potential vegetation combine existing vegetation and climate patterns with remnant vegetation patches. ...
... past climate, as human influence was still limited. Evidence of past climate patterns are compiled from plant and zoological fossils, as well as soil and sedimentological analyses. Maps of present potential vegetation combine existing vegetation and climate patterns with remnant vegetation patches. ...
Appendices - NatureServe
... Tree - A woody plant that generally has a single main stem and a more or less definite crown. In instances where growth form cannot be readily determined, woody plants equal to or greater than 5 m in height at maturity are to be considered trees (adapted from FGDC 1997). Excludes krummholz (wind-stu ...
... Tree - A woody plant that generally has a single main stem and a more or less definite crown. In instances where growth form cannot be readily determined, woody plants equal to or greater than 5 m in height at maturity are to be considered trees (adapted from FGDC 1997). Excludes krummholz (wind-stu ...
Summer and Fall Use of Logging Residue Kimberly A. Lisgo,
... americana) and fisher (M. pennanti), is well documented (Buskirk and Powell 1994, Buskirk and Ruggiero 1994, Corn and Raphael 1992) and is expressed in habitat quality as both amount of cover and available prey. For small rodents, downed wood can function as travel routes (Carter 1993, Maser and oth ...
... americana) and fisher (M. pennanti), is well documented (Buskirk and Powell 1994, Buskirk and Ruggiero 1994, Corn and Raphael 1992) and is expressed in habitat quality as both amount of cover and available prey. For small rodents, downed wood can function as travel routes (Carter 1993, Maser and oth ...
Orangutans of Indonesia - Southeast Asia Program
... "snag-riding," the orangutan equivalent of a sport in which the animals ride falling dead trees, grabbing vegetation before the tree hits the ground emitting sounds such as "raspberries," or "kiss-squeaks," in which leaves or hands are used to amplify the sound LINK building sun covers for nests or, ...
... "snag-riding," the orangutan equivalent of a sport in which the animals ride falling dead trees, grabbing vegetation before the tree hits the ground emitting sounds such as "raspberries," or "kiss-squeaks," in which leaves or hands are used to amplify the sound LINK building sun covers for nests or, ...
7.0 Lower Welland River and South Niagara Falls
... engagement were undertaken by the Niagara River RAP to address contamination issues in Lyons Creek East. Based on community input and scientific studies, it was decided that a monitored natural recovery process was the most suitable approach to manage the PCBcontaminated sediment. This approach woul ...
... engagement were undertaken by the Niagara River RAP to address contamination issues in Lyons Creek East. Based on community input and scientific studies, it was decided that a monitored natural recovery process was the most suitable approach to manage the PCBcontaminated sediment. This approach woul ...
Biodiversity–ecosystem functioning research in Chinese subtropical
... ones and demonstrate that species interactions within and between trophic levels are important drivers of population and community structure and thus affect biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationships. This special issue includes two papers that focus on methodological questions, which are pert ...
... ones and demonstrate that species interactions within and between trophic levels are important drivers of population and community structure and thus affect biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationships. This special issue includes two papers that focus on methodological questions, which are pert ...
Shifting altitudinal distribution of outbreak zones of
... zones in various other parts of the region as well as personal communication with other researchers and locals, it was concluded that most (if not all) outbreaks were by winter moth. Thus, we had an ideal situation at hand where the altitudinal distribution of winter moth outbreaks could be investig ...
... zones in various other parts of the region as well as personal communication with other researchers and locals, it was concluded that most (if not all) outbreaks were by winter moth. Thus, we had an ideal situation at hand where the altitudinal distribution of winter moth outbreaks could be investig ...
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene | The
... home of man. Dart's recent discovery in South Africa of the remains of a manlike creature found deep in a limestone forma tion in Bechuanaland, South Africa, together with his comments and those of other anthropologists on the place probably occupied by this creature in nature were broadcasted but a ...
... home of man. Dart's recent discovery in South Africa of the remains of a manlike creature found deep in a limestone forma tion in Bechuanaland, South Africa, together with his comments and those of other anthropologists on the place probably occupied by this creature in nature were broadcasted but a ...
amani nature reserve - The GEF Small Grants Programme
... The wellbeing of these local communities is seen as paramount to the success of the nature reserve, with a revenue sharing system and a variety of alternative livelihood projects in place to benefit these villages. Amani Nature Reserve is demarcated into specific zones with different con¬servation s ...
... The wellbeing of these local communities is seen as paramount to the success of the nature reserve, with a revenue sharing system and a variety of alternative livelihood projects in place to benefit these villages. Amani Nature Reserve is demarcated into specific zones with different con¬servation s ...
THE HABITAT USE OF TWO SPECIES OF DAY GECKOS
... are thought to be keystone species in their habitats and are, in part, responsible for pollination of several endangered endemic plant species. However, little is known about key drivers of habitat use which may have conservation implications for the genus. We assessed the habitat use of two species ...
... are thought to be keystone species in their habitats and are, in part, responsible for pollination of several endangered endemic plant species. However, little is known about key drivers of habitat use which may have conservation implications for the genus. We assessed the habitat use of two species ...
Restoring Native Forest Understory: The Influence of Ferns and
... one species not known to be preferred [45,46] (A. stellata) because it is thought to have been once abundant at Kona Hema; is especially easy to propagate and reestablish; has high cultural value; and is consumed by other frugivorous birds such as M. obscures. The six focal species, along with salie ...
... one species not known to be preferred [45,46] (A. stellata) because it is thought to have been once abundant at Kona Hema; is especially easy to propagate and reestablish; has high cultural value; and is consumed by other frugivorous birds such as M. obscures. The six focal species, along with salie ...
Nitrogen and phosphorus resorption in a neotropical rain forest of a
... been observed to be low. Perhaps this lack of consistence is partly owing to the nutrient resorption methods used. The aim of the study was to analyse N and P resorption proficiency from tropical rain forest trees in a nutrientrich soil. It was hypothesised that trees would exhibit low nutrient reso ...
... been observed to be low. Perhaps this lack of consistence is partly owing to the nutrient resorption methods used. The aim of the study was to analyse N and P resorption proficiency from tropical rain forest trees in a nutrientrich soil. It was hypothesised that trees would exhibit low nutrient reso ...
A taxonomic and ecologic study of the riverbottom forest on St. Mary
... C from November through March. Winter cold across the province increases from southwest to northeast. Winter temperatures on the prairies may vary widely from month to month during a single winter, or from vear to year, depending on the character and path of air masses passing over the region. In so ...
... C from November through March. Winter cold across the province increases from southwest to northeast. Winter temperatures on the prairies may vary widely from month to month during a single winter, or from vear to year, depending on the character and path of air masses passing over the region. In so ...
Managing Forests for Fish and Wildlife
... important natural resource functions. Although commercial forests may be best known for production of pulp, lumber, and other wood products, they also supply valuable fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, water quality protection, and other natural resource benefits. In approximatel ...
... important natural resource functions. Although commercial forests may be best known for production of pulp, lumber, and other wood products, they also supply valuable fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, water quality protection, and other natural resource benefits. In approximatel ...
Habitat Edge Contrast as an Indicator to Prioritize
... These stands were characterized by similar-height trees and an extremely low occurrence of native plant species. These types of habitats have been related to a reduced diversity of native plants in several sites in south-central Chile (Fuentes-Ramírez et al. 2010). In particular, A. dealbata has bee ...
... These stands were characterized by similar-height trees and an extremely low occurrence of native plant species. These types of habitats have been related to a reduced diversity of native plants in several sites in south-central Chile (Fuentes-Ramírez et al. 2010). In particular, A. dealbata has bee ...
- Wiley Online Library
... the social, spatial, and ecological knowledge of experienced female relatives (McComb et al. 2001, 2011). Elephant fission–fusion sociality is maintained by sophisticated communication systems and excellent social and spatial memory (McComb et al. 2003; Bates et al. 2008b). Older females play an imp ...
... the social, spatial, and ecological knowledge of experienced female relatives (McComb et al. 2001, 2011). Elephant fission–fusion sociality is maintained by sophisticated communication systems and excellent social and spatial memory (McComb et al. 2003; Bates et al. 2008b). Older females play an imp ...
FORESTRY 215 - FOREST ECOLOGY SYLLABUS SPRING 2017
... species to abiotic factors such as aspect, slope, temperature, wind, light, moisture, nutrients, and fire. 3) To explore forest properties and processes at the scales of communities, ecosystems, and landscapes. By the end of the course, students should be able to read the lay of the land in relation ...
... species to abiotic factors such as aspect, slope, temperature, wind, light, moisture, nutrients, and fire. 3) To explore forest properties and processes at the scales of communities, ecosystems, and landscapes. By the end of the course, students should be able to read the lay of the land in relation ...
Forest Ecology and Management Key structural forest
... and bridges to the links between those nodes (Fig. 1). This MSPAbased graph allows evaluating how important each of the individual landscape elements is for maintaining structural connectivity in the forest landscape. This can be adequately assessed through metrics of habitat availability (reachabil ...
... and bridges to the links between those nodes (Fig. 1). This MSPAbased graph allows evaluating how important each of the individual landscape elements is for maintaining structural connectivity in the forest landscape. This can be adequately assessed through metrics of habitat availability (reachabil ...
Management Principles and Strategies to Guide
... Many kinds of indicators and criteria have been proposed as measures to assess the sustainable management of forests (both public and private) but the scientific validity of many of these surrogates remain highly uncertain, particularly in terms of their validity for assessing management practices t ...
... Many kinds of indicators and criteria have been proposed as measures to assess the sustainable management of forests (both public and private) but the scientific validity of many of these surrogates remain highly uncertain, particularly in terms of their validity for assessing management practices t ...
Laurance 2008 - Reed F. Noss Lab at the University of Central
... chopped up into fragments of various sizes and degrees of isolation. Distinguishing the impacts of these two processes on biodiversity is challenging because they generally co-vary. For example, in forested landscapes in which most of the original habitat has been destroyed, the surviving fragments ...
... chopped up into fragments of various sizes and degrees of isolation. Distinguishing the impacts of these two processes on biodiversity is challenging because they generally co-vary. For example, in forested landscapes in which most of the original habitat has been destroyed, the surviving fragments ...
Spatially extensive reconstructions show variableseverity fire and
... of variability with adverse effects on biological diversity. Macroscale survey-based reconstructions and palaeoecological studies reveal that higher-severity fires were and are a part of the normal dynamics of dry forests. Keywords Fire regime, forest restoration, historical forest structure, GLO su ...
... of variability with adverse effects on biological diversity. Macroscale survey-based reconstructions and palaeoecological studies reveal that higher-severity fires were and are a part of the normal dynamics of dry forests. Keywords Fire regime, forest restoration, historical forest structure, GLO su ...
Status, Basic Ecology and Conservation of Capercaillie
... to 1073 birds. Interestingly, the sex ratio of 2:1 in favour of females in 1993/94 had changed to approximately 1:1 in the latest survey. The probable explanation is that cocks live longer. A repeat national survey in 2003/04 indicated that the population had increased to 1980 individuals, though th ...
... to 1073 birds. Interestingly, the sex ratio of 2:1 in favour of females in 1993/94 had changed to approximately 1:1 in the latest survey. The probable explanation is that cocks live longer. A repeat national survey in 2003/04 indicated that the population had increased to 1980 individuals, though th ...