Hedge density, structure, and function vary with primary production and slope gradient and are subject to other diverse factors. Hedgerows are emerging ecosystems with both above …
The human population is increasingly disconnected from nature due to urbanisation. To counteract this phenomenon, the UK government has been actively promoting wildlife …
From the red grouse to the Ethiopian bush-crow, bird populations around the world can provide us with vital insights into the effects of climate change on species and ecosystems …
A major conservation challenge in mosaic landscapes is to understand how trait‐specific responses to habitat edges affect bird communities, including potential cascading effects on …
Gardens are often depicted as green sanctuaries, providing refuges for wildlife displaced from the countryside due to intensive farming. While gardens have been recognized for their …
A key assumption underlying any management practice implemented to aid wildlife conservation is that it will have similar effects on target species across the range it is applied …
AR Cannon, DE Chamberlain, MP Toms… - Journal of Applied …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Summary 1 Wild birds are commonly observed in private residential gardens in Great Britain. However, little is known about how their use of this significant and increasingly …
The dehesa (oak woodland) is an extensive agro-pastoral ecosystem characteristic of the Western Mediterranean countries which is suffering a great transformation process since …
JL McDonald, M Maclean, MR Evans… - Ecology and …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The predation of wildlife by domestic cats (Felis catus) is a complex problem: Cats are popular companion animals in modern society but are also acknowledged predators of …