Detailed Final Report - Rufford Small Grants
... The approach tested and presented here may be used to map Lantana in deciduous forests where understory greenness may be captured in the ‘right’ season. In India, deciduous forests (moist and dry) cover over 500,000 square kilometres and comprise over 40% of all forested land area. This means, that ...
... The approach tested and presented here may be used to map Lantana in deciduous forests where understory greenness may be captured in the ‘right’ season. In India, deciduous forests (moist and dry) cover over 500,000 square kilometres and comprise over 40% of all forested land area. This means, that ...
South Africa - BirdLife Data Zone
... grassy Karoo can be viewed as an ecological transition zone between the Nama-Karoo and grassland; although also primarily a dwarfshrub habitat, it shows higher proportions of grass (from west to east) and, in places, tree cover. For consideration under IBA category A3, both of these vegetation-types ...
... grassy Karoo can be viewed as an ecological transition zone between the Nama-Karoo and grassland; although also primarily a dwarfshrub habitat, it shows higher proportions of grass (from west to east) and, in places, tree cover. For consideration under IBA category A3, both of these vegetation-types ...
- Wiley Online Library
... species: the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.), which is distributed through most of the northern hemisphere and exhibits outbreaks through much of its range (Giese & Schneider 1979). If transcontinental synchrony were present, it is surmised that it would be stronger within a single species in cont ...
... species: the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.), which is distributed through most of the northern hemisphere and exhibits outbreaks through much of its range (Giese & Schneider 1979). If transcontinental synchrony were present, it is surmised that it would be stronger within a single species in cont ...
best practices manual for protection of wolf, lynx and brown bear
... 1.2.6. The impact of predation on human activity Wolves, through their predation, have an impact on commercial forestry, agriculture, hunting and reduction of risks arising from the large numbers of large herbivores populations and on the activity of other species. An increase in the number of large ...
... 1.2.6. The impact of predation on human activity Wolves, through their predation, have an impact on commercial forestry, agriculture, hunting and reduction of risks arising from the large numbers of large herbivores populations and on the activity of other species. An increase in the number of large ...
A review on the ecology and silviculture of limes (Tilia
... civilization (Boratyńska and Dolatowski, 1991), indigenous lime species have become ...
... civilization (Boratyńska and Dolatowski, 1991), indigenous lime species have become ...
fires, ecological effects of
... Grasses are among the most fire resistant of all plant growth forms. The buds of new shoots are insulated by either layers of leaf sheaths or the soil where species have underground rhizomes. Grasslands recover from burning more rapidly than woody plants and can carry very frequent fires (1–3 years) i ...
... Grasses are among the most fire resistant of all plant growth forms. The buds of new shoots are insulated by either layers of leaf sheaths or the soil where species have underground rhizomes. Grasslands recover from burning more rapidly than woody plants and can carry very frequent fires (1–3 years) i ...
Hixon Forest Comprehensive Plan
... of ready made park as could be found, and except for road making, the cost of its improvement will be slight” (Nolen, 1911). By 1912, Hixon Forest had come under the stewardship of the City as a natural resource based park. It was at this time that civic activists raised money to purchase the park a ...
... of ready made park as could be found, and except for road making, the cost of its improvement will be slight” (Nolen, 1911). By 1912, Hixon Forest had come under the stewardship of the City as a natural resource based park. It was at this time that civic activists raised money to purchase the park a ...
California Partners in Flight - Point Blue Conservation Science
... problems they face. Recommendations presented here can be used by land managers to support viable populations of birds that depend on these forests for breeding. The Conservation Plan is the first iteration of a continuous process of developing and updating habitat conservation recommendations for c ...
... problems they face. Recommendations presented here can be used by land managers to support viable populations of birds that depend on these forests for breeding. The Conservation Plan is the first iteration of a continuous process of developing and updating habitat conservation recommendations for c ...
Invasion of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and the rise of the boreal
... other plant taxa. Thus, an immigration of a new species will always lead to a decrease of other pollen types, even if there is no real decrease in the populations of these other species. The use of pollen accumulation rate (PAR) data potentially overcomes the inherent weaknesses of percentage data. ...
... other plant taxa. Thus, an immigration of a new species will always lead to a decrease of other pollen types, even if there is no real decrease in the populations of these other species. The use of pollen accumulation rate (PAR) data potentially overcomes the inherent weaknesses of percentage data. ...
An Historical Phytogeography of the High Andean Flora*
... It is well known (Humboldt 1817, Troll 1959, Walter 1979) that mountains within a given biome have a sequence of altitudinal belts reflecting changes in vegetation. This change is caused, all other factors (e.g., total precipitation) being equal, by the decrease in temperature, increase in direct ir ...
... It is well known (Humboldt 1817, Troll 1959, Walter 1979) that mountains within a given biome have a sequence of altitudinal belts reflecting changes in vegetation. This change is caused, all other factors (e.g., total precipitation) being equal, by the decrease in temperature, increase in direct ir ...
BRONZE BIRCH BORER, (Agrilus anxius) BACKGROUND
... rapid over one year, or take a number of years, depending on what other stresses are affecting the tree. Visible signs of attack on the limbs and main stem include D-shaped adult exit holes and swollen ridges where callus tissue has formed over the larval feeding galleries. Widespread tree mortality ...
... rapid over one year, or take a number of years, depending on what other stresses are affecting the tree. Visible signs of attack on the limbs and main stem include D-shaped adult exit holes and swollen ridges where callus tissue has formed over the larval feeding galleries. Widespread tree mortality ...
Vegetation Ecology and Change in Terrestrial
... covered the northeastern quarter of Illinois from about 30,000 to 14,000 years ago (see Fig. 2.3). Vegetational changes since that time throughout Illinois included a tundra phase followed by a period of domination by spruce and fir and then spruce/pine forests (2, 3, 4). Just how far south these no ...
... covered the northeastern quarter of Illinois from about 30,000 to 14,000 years ago (see Fig. 2.3). Vegetational changes since that time throughout Illinois included a tundra phase followed by a period of domination by spruce and fir and then spruce/pine forests (2, 3, 4). Just how far south these no ...
View plan for Ohikilolo (Makua) Management Unit
... While common in Koiahi gulch, C. arabica is not known from areas east of Koiahi ridge. It should be a priority for early detection and rapid control. One large mature tree was known from Ohikikilolo (Upper), but none are currently known from Makua. If found, this is a high priority for control. G. r ...
... While common in Koiahi gulch, C. arabica is not known from areas east of Koiahi ridge. It should be a priority for early detection and rapid control. One large mature tree was known from Ohikikilolo (Upper), but none are currently known from Makua. If found, this is a high priority for control. G. r ...
070108F_FinalReport_Project Chicamocha II
... The dry forest of the Chicamocha region has high levels of endemism at both species and subspecies level in birds, reptiles, and flora. This extraordinary ecosystem had not been protected. Unfortunately, very little vegetation remains in a natural state, with intense seasonal burning and grazing fro ...
... The dry forest of the Chicamocha region has high levels of endemism at both species and subspecies level in birds, reptiles, and flora. This extraordinary ecosystem had not been protected. Unfortunately, very little vegetation remains in a natural state, with intense seasonal burning and grazing fro ...
Master Thesis
... from my fiancé Jeanna Kidwell, who survived minor home tick invasions and many ...
... from my fiancé Jeanna Kidwell, who survived minor home tick invasions and many ...
Rapid Tropical Forest Inventory: a Comparison of Techniques Based
... conservation because effective conservation may require a relatively small number of protected areas, any of which might be planned and managed by a single nation. Widespread heterogeneity, however, would require a more substantial, transnational network of protected areas and thus cooperative plann ...
... conservation because effective conservation may require a relatively small number of protected areas, any of which might be planned and managed by a single nation. Widespread heterogeneity, however, would require a more substantial, transnational network of protected areas and thus cooperative plann ...
Poland - Klamath Center for Conservation Research
... half would be predated inside the core area based on the amount of time spent by the wolf pack there. This would result in 1.7 red deer km22 (59 deer in 35 km2) taken per year inside the core, versus 0.36 red deer km22 (59 deer in 166 km2) taken in the rest of their territory. Due to this 5-fold hig ...
... half would be predated inside the core area based on the amount of time spent by the wolf pack there. This would result in 1.7 red deer km22 (59 deer in 35 km2) taken per year inside the core, versus 0.36 red deer km22 (59 deer in 166 km2) taken in the rest of their territory. Due to this 5-fold hig ...
Cross-scale Drivers of Natural Disturbances Prone to Anthropogenic
... species, populations erupt only intermittently. Populations of In recent years, the magnitude of epidemics has increased, these species can remain in an endemic state for long periods, and epidemics have also expanded into persistent infestations even when suitable host species, host age categories, ...
... species, populations erupt only intermittently. Populations of In recent years, the magnitude of epidemics has increased, these species can remain in an endemic state for long periods, and epidemics have also expanded into persistent infestations even when suitable host species, host age categories, ...
guidelines for urban forest restoration
... ongoing and ever-increasing pressures that come with climate change and urban population growth. Native urban forest does still exist, and can be protected, restored, and expanded through thoughtful and persistent management. While these forests will never be returned to their primeval state, signif ...
... ongoing and ever-increasing pressures that come with climate change and urban population growth. Native urban forest does still exist, and can be protected, restored, and expanded through thoughtful and persistent management. While these forests will never be returned to their primeval state, signif ...
Change in Vegetation Productivity for Three National Forests in Utah
... Fishlake National Forest identified that, of 321 photosets within grassland vegetation types, 39% depicted declines in grassland cover mostly attributable to sagebrush, pinyon-juniper, and other conifer encroachment while in 4% of the photosets grassland cover increased due to shrubland treatment an ...
... Fishlake National Forest identified that, of 321 photosets within grassland vegetation types, 39% depicted declines in grassland cover mostly attributable to sagebrush, pinyon-juniper, and other conifer encroachment while in 4% of the photosets grassland cover increased due to shrubland treatment an ...
Fragmentation in the Boreal Forest and Possible Effects on
... serving the environmental research needs of the forest products industry since 1943 ...
... serving the environmental research needs of the forest products industry since 1943 ...
Distribution and effects of tree leaf litter on
... areas had strong effects on the composition and diversity of grassland vegetation by reducing the cover of several key grassland species. In, or near, forest edges, litter accumulation rapidly changes established vegetation, microsite conditions and soil nutrients. Keywords: forest edge, land abando ...
... areas had strong effects on the composition and diversity of grassland vegetation by reducing the cover of several key grassland species. In, or near, forest edges, litter accumulation rapidly changes established vegetation, microsite conditions and soil nutrients. Keywords: forest edge, land abando ...
Slide 1
... buckthorn. There is no evidence that buckthorn is negatively impacting the herbaceous groundcover of our forest, although a more in-depth analysis of groundcover composition is warranted. A virtually significant inverse relationship was found between soil nitrogen levels and buckthorn density, altho ...
... buckthorn. There is no evidence that buckthorn is negatively impacting the herbaceous groundcover of our forest, although a more in-depth analysis of groundcover composition is warranted. A virtually significant inverse relationship was found between soil nitrogen levels and buckthorn density, altho ...
Large Forest Owl - Lake Macquarie City Council
... (Vulnerable) species in the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). All species continue to be threatened by clearing of forest and woodland for agriculture, urban development, major infrastructure, mining, pine plantations and intensive harvesting practices for wood production in na ...
... (Vulnerable) species in the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). All species continue to be threatened by clearing of forest and woodland for agriculture, urban development, major infrastructure, mining, pine plantations and intensive harvesting practices for wood production in na ...
the fern understory as an ecological filter
... an ecological filter shaping the density, species composition, size structure, and spatial distribution of the seedling bank. In New England deciduous forests we tested the hypothesis that the understory stratum is a selective filter that differentially influences growth and survival of tree-seedlin ...
... an ecological filter shaping the density, species composition, size structure, and spatial distribution of the seedling bank. In New England deciduous forests we tested the hypothesis that the understory stratum is a selective filter that differentially influences growth and survival of tree-seedlin ...