Ecological Restoration - UW Courses Web Server
... Condition of the surrounding matrix is important • Influences how aggressive the restoration approach is ...
... Condition of the surrounding matrix is important • Influences how aggressive the restoration approach is ...
Are planthopper problems caused by a breakdown in ecosystem
... supporting, and cultural functions (Fig. 2). First proposed by Daily (1997), the ES concept has gained considerable following and “ecological engineering” has emerged as a new direction for agricultural pest management (Gurr et al 2004). Provisioning services include production of food, fresh water, ...
... supporting, and cultural functions (Fig. 2). First proposed by Daily (1997), the ES concept has gained considerable following and “ecological engineering” has emerged as a new direction for agricultural pest management (Gurr et al 2004). Provisioning services include production of food, fresh water, ...
Herbivory and the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program
... CIRCUMPOLAR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING PROGRAM ...
... CIRCUMPOLAR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING PROGRAM ...
Ogasawara Islands Management Plan
... preserved very well. The Ogasawara Islands were formed by island arc volcanic activities approximately 48 to 44 million years ago. In no other place in the world is it is possible to observe on-land records of the initial stages of island arc formation at the subduction zone of oceanic tectonic plat ...
... preserved very well. The Ogasawara Islands were formed by island arc volcanic activities approximately 48 to 44 million years ago. In no other place in the world is it is possible to observe on-land records of the initial stages of island arc formation at the subduction zone of oceanic tectonic plat ...
Ten-year species action plan for the Giant Ibis Thaumatibis gigantea
... The Giant Ibis is considered globally Critically Endangered because it has an extremely small population, which has undergone a rapid decline as a result of disturbance and lowland deforestation, and it is likely to continue to decline rapidly owing to on-going deforestation and human disturbance; i ...
... The Giant Ibis is considered globally Critically Endangered because it has an extremely small population, which has undergone a rapid decline as a result of disturbance and lowland deforestation, and it is likely to continue to decline rapidly owing to on-going deforestation and human disturbance; i ...
- reptile conservation
... and Ctenosaura are found, is primarily volcanic (Malzer and Fiebig 2008). This also is the case for the Galapagos Islands, where Conolophus and Amblyrhynchus are found (White et al. 1993). In fact, although many Caribbean islands on which Cyclura are found are overlain with limestone, other Caribbea ...
... and Ctenosaura are found, is primarily volcanic (Malzer and Fiebig 2008). This also is the case for the Galapagos Islands, where Conolophus and Amblyrhynchus are found (White et al. 1993). In fact, although many Caribbean islands on which Cyclura are found are overlain with limestone, other Caribbea ...
mg224e
... When seed or broodstock are collected from the wild rather than produced in a hatchery, there is also potential for local depletion of AqGR. The technologies used for fish breeding (including hatchery practices and gene banking) have wellknown application in conservation biology. A captive breeding ...
... When seed or broodstock are collected from the wild rather than produced in a hatchery, there is also potential for local depletion of AqGR. The technologies used for fish breeding (including hatchery practices and gene banking) have wellknown application in conservation biology. A captive breeding ...
-understanding species
... The wolf (Canus lupus) in Minnesota is a topic of concern both biological and sentimental. As the symbol of the North Woods, the wolf has defined the northern wilderness and become a cultural icon for Minnesotans. It is sad, then, that the wolf has been hunted and killed to the verge of extinction i ...
... The wolf (Canus lupus) in Minnesota is a topic of concern both biological and sentimental. As the symbol of the North Woods, the wolf has defined the northern wilderness and become a cultural icon for Minnesotans. It is sad, then, that the wolf has been hunted and killed to the verge of extinction i ...
Biodiversity Guide Farmers and Certifiers - WFA - NOFA-NY
... A summarizes the NOP’s Guidance. Part B helps farmers and certifiers understand the Core Biodiversity Principles for agriculture. Part C outlines various activities that operators can use or adapt to local conditions to maintain and increase biodiversity in all types of operations, and separately in ...
... A summarizes the NOP’s Guidance. Part B helps farmers and certifiers understand the Core Biodiversity Principles for agriculture. Part C outlines various activities that operators can use or adapt to local conditions to maintain and increase biodiversity in all types of operations, and separately in ...
Forest Restoration Ecology - College of Tropical Agriculture and
... • Conservation biology vs. Restoration ecology – “Conserving what is left” vs. “Restoring what once was” • Target: endangered species vs. habitat structure and function • Zoological (fauna) vs. Botanical (flora) • Short vs. Long-term objectives • Theory & description vs. Replicable practice • In rea ...
... • Conservation biology vs. Restoration ecology – “Conserving what is left” vs. “Restoring what once was” • Target: endangered species vs. habitat structure and function • Zoological (fauna) vs. Botanical (flora) • Short vs. Long-term objectives • Theory & description vs. Replicable practice • In rea ...
Honors Biology – Chapters 3-5
... Explain the three main ecological methods of research (observing, experimenting, modeling) Explain the benefits and limitations of ecosystem observing, experimenting, and modeling Given ecosystem data, calculate the population density of an organism ...
... Explain the three main ecological methods of research (observing, experimenting, modeling) Explain the benefits and limitations of ecosystem observing, experimenting, and modeling Given ecosystem data, calculate the population density of an organism ...
Ecosystems at Risk
... An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. ...
... An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. ...
Ecosystems at Risk
... An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. ...
... An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. ...
Identifying the effectiveness and constraints of conservation
... of breeding pairs in the last and first year of monitoring, respectively (for most colonies Nt = 2007 and Nt 1 = 2003). Our samples include data from 133 colony-years for the first approach and 56 colonies for second approach. We examined the relationship between changes in colony size and possible pr ...
... of breeding pairs in the last and first year of monitoring, respectively (for most colonies Nt = 2007 and Nt 1 = 2003). Our samples include data from 133 colony-years for the first approach and 56 colonies for second approach. We examined the relationship between changes in colony size and possible pr ...
Scaling up from gardens - School of Earth and Environment
... significant in the development of a personal relationship with the natural environment [7]. Urban biodiversity: a conservation role for gardens and green spaces With the encroachment of urban areas into rural habitats and the decrease of rural habitat quality owing to agricultural intensification [8 ...
... significant in the development of a personal relationship with the natural environment [7]. Urban biodiversity: a conservation role for gardens and green spaces With the encroachment of urban areas into rural habitats and the decrease of rural habitat quality owing to agricultural intensification [8 ...
The ecological consequences of habitat fragmentation
... phenomenon. Much of what the study of habitat fragmentation is concerned with today is the ecological consequences of land-use change for organisms living in networks of remnant patches surrounded by a mosaic of modified or novel land use types. This was not always the case, though. The historical r ...
... phenomenon. Much of what the study of habitat fragmentation is concerned with today is the ecological consequences of land-use change for organisms living in networks of remnant patches surrounded by a mosaic of modified or novel land use types. This was not always the case, though. The historical r ...
Effects of Urbanization on the North American Cougar
... native species are filling the niche, and have become more predictable inside of vineyards (Hilty and Merenlender 2004). Habitat fragmentation also has adverse effects on cougar reproduction along with gender differences in proximity to anthropogenic settings. Cougars displaying reproductive behavi ...
... native species are filling the niche, and have become more predictable inside of vineyards (Hilty and Merenlender 2004). Habitat fragmentation also has adverse effects on cougar reproduction along with gender differences in proximity to anthropogenic settings. Cougars displaying reproductive behavi ...
Communication, Education and Public Awareness Programs
... protected areas, and warn visitors not to take certain actions, such as litter, or feed wildlife. While these types of communication efforts may be helpful in certain circumstances, they are likely to do little to inspire communities to change behaviors that are harming biodiversity, and to adopt be ...
... protected areas, and warn visitors not to take certain actions, such as litter, or feed wildlife. While these types of communication efforts may be helpful in certain circumstances, they are likely to do little to inspire communities to change behaviors that are harming biodiversity, and to adopt be ...
Understanding Rangeland Biodiversity
... Rangelands are geographical regions dominated by grass and grass-like species with or without scattered woody plants, occupying between 18–23% of world land area excluding Antarctica. Rangelands are home both to significant concentrations of large mammals and plants with a high value in both leisure ...
... Rangelands are geographical regions dominated by grass and grass-like species with or without scattered woody plants, occupying between 18–23% of world land area excluding Antarctica. Rangelands are home both to significant concentrations of large mammals and plants with a high value in both leisure ...
Waterbird Conservation Plan - Prairie Habitat Joint Venture
... • An understanding of the relative role of breeding, staging, and wintering grounds on waterbird populations (e.g., knowing where conservation bottlenecks are and who will address them). These issues will need to be addressed at a broader scale than the NP&PR ...
... • An understanding of the relative role of breeding, staging, and wintering grounds on waterbird populations (e.g., knowing where conservation bottlenecks are and who will address them). These issues will need to be addressed at a broader scale than the NP&PR ...
(2008) The utility of crop genetic diversity in maintaining ecosystem
... organisms), agricultural ecosystems should provide a datarich area for testing the assumptions of the ecosystem services debate. Crop environments provide the opportunity to examine the relationship between diversity at the genetic level and ecosystem functions and services, yet few studies have add ...
... organisms), agricultural ecosystems should provide a datarich area for testing the assumptions of the ecosystem services debate. Crop environments provide the opportunity to examine the relationship between diversity at the genetic level and ecosystem functions and services, yet few studies have add ...
Common Name: CHICKAMAUGA CRAYFISH Scientific Name
... reproductive condition have been found in April, May, and October. Females with eggs or young have not been collected. A mating pair was seen in late April. Survey Recommendations: Since this species is usually found in swift water, it is most easily collected by holding a net perpendicular to the c ...
... reproductive condition have been found in April, May, and October. Females with eggs or young have not been collected. A mating pair was seen in late April. Survey Recommendations: Since this species is usually found in swift water, it is most easily collected by holding a net perpendicular to the c ...
Ecological Components of Endangered Forests
... Note that the use of the word “endangered” should not be confused with the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), where the term carries a particular connotation. Under the legal definition of the ESA, endangered means that a species is at risk of becoming extinct—or of ceasing to exist altogether. Not ...
... Note that the use of the word “endangered” should not be confused with the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), where the term carries a particular connotation. Under the legal definition of the ESA, endangered means that a species is at risk of becoming extinct—or of ceasing to exist altogether. Not ...
Ecotones and Ecological Gradients
... coincide. They often occur in areas of steep environmental transition, along environmental gradients. In these transitional regions, the environment rapidly shifts from one type to another based on abiotic (e.g., climatic) and/or biotic (e.g., community structure) factors [13, 19]. The origin of the ...
... coincide. They often occur in areas of steep environmental transition, along environmental gradients. In these transitional regions, the environment rapidly shifts from one type to another based on abiotic (e.g., climatic) and/or biotic (e.g., community structure) factors [13, 19]. The origin of the ...
cattle ranching and biodiversity conservation as allies in south
... by the constant surveillance of ranch boundaries by private guards. Because of this protection system, many ranches today support larger populations of wildlife than those found in national parks, where animals have been poached and systematically hunted to extirpation (Silva and Strahl 1995). METHO ...
... by the constant surveillance of ranch boundaries by private guards. Because of this protection system, many ranches today support larger populations of wildlife than those found in national parks, where animals have been poached and systematically hunted to extirpation (Silva and Strahl 1995). METHO ...
Conservation biology
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.