Appendix 2 - City of Stirling
... Declared Rare Flora - Extant Taxa Taxa which have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such. Priority One - Poorly known Taxa Taxa which are known from one or a few (g ...
... Declared Rare Flora - Extant Taxa Taxa which have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such. Priority One - Poorly known Taxa Taxa which are known from one or a few (g ...
Effects of Urbanization on the North American Cougar
... central California, while cougars have a lower occupancy within exurban areas (Figure 1), they tend to maintain a presence in areas bordering open habitat (Wang et al 2015). In areas affected by fragmentation, cougars will use habitat corridors, golf courses, and freeways to disperse, some of which ...
... central California, while cougars have a lower occupancy within exurban areas (Figure 1), they tend to maintain a presence in areas bordering open habitat (Wang et al 2015). In areas affected by fragmentation, cougars will use habitat corridors, golf courses, and freeways to disperse, some of which ...
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 ...
Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan March 2012
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that rapid climate change will change rainfall patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, storm surges and droughts. There will be significant impacts on our water supply, agriculture and urban environments. Th ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that rapid climate change will change rainfall patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, storm surges and droughts. There will be significant impacts on our water supply, agriculture and urban environments. Th ...
Environment-friendly tourists: what do we really
... studies contained operationalisations, characteristics and sometimes definitions. In the second stage, the information sourced was categorized by two raters; the primary author of this article and a research assistant. Coding is needed to analyse such qualitative data because each author uses diffe ...
... studies contained operationalisations, characteristics and sometimes definitions. In the second stage, the information sourced was categorized by two raters; the primary author of this article and a research assistant. Coding is needed to analyse such qualitative data because each author uses diffe ...
Invasive alien species: priorities for international research
... attempts causing further and greater problems than the original species which was to be the subject of control, and many authorities and scientists are therefore nervous of such approaches. However, the development of safe and effective biological control methods, and of effective means of testing t ...
... attempts causing further and greater problems than the original species which was to be the subject of control, and many authorities and scientists are therefore nervous of such approaches. However, the development of safe and effective biological control methods, and of effective means of testing t ...
Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan March 2012
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that rapid climate change will change rainfall patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, storm surges and droughts. There will be significant impacts on our water supply, agriculture and urban environments. Th ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that rapid climate change will change rainfall patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, storm surges and droughts. There will be significant impacts on our water supply, agriculture and urban environments. Th ...
A conceptual model for conservation planning
... et al., 1996). Although landscape species may often play important functional roles in landscapes, the lack of those functions does not preclude them from being classi®ed as landscape species because of their bene®ts in de®ning landscapes, as described above. Landscape species are typically suscepti ...
... et al., 1996). Although landscape species may often play important functional roles in landscapes, the lack of those functions does not preclude them from being classi®ed as landscape species because of their bene®ts in de®ning landscapes, as described above. Landscape species are typically suscepti ...
Patch Size and Population Density: The Effect of Immigration
... Similarly, Bevers and Flather (1999) demonstrated that diffusive dispersal results in higher emigration rates in smaller patches. Thus, we would expect emigration behaviors to produce either no relationship or a positive relationship between patch size and population density. Our review of dispersal ...
... Similarly, Bevers and Flather (1999) demonstrated that diffusive dispersal results in higher emigration rates in smaller patches. Thus, we would expect emigration behaviors to produce either no relationship or a positive relationship between patch size and population density. Our review of dispersal ...
what do we mean by biodiversity?
... The fact that an increasing number of scientific papers are concentrating on studying biodiversity reflects the belief that it is not simply an abstract concept but a measurable entity, that at least in some sense it can be made operational (Gaston 1996). The desirability of measuring biodiversity i ...
... The fact that an increasing number of scientific papers are concentrating on studying biodiversity reflects the belief that it is not simply an abstract concept but a measurable entity, that at least in some sense it can be made operational (Gaston 1996). The desirability of measuring biodiversity i ...
Martu Living Deserts Project - The Nature Conservancy Australia
... for in excess of 250 Martu. The strong connections that remain between Martu and their country provide a unique opportunity to preserve comprehensive, traditional knowledge of Martu culture and heritage; leave a legacy of sustainability in Australia; and achieve conservation success on a truly globa ...
... for in excess of 250 Martu. The strong connections that remain between Martu and their country provide a unique opportunity to preserve comprehensive, traditional knowledge of Martu culture and heritage; leave a legacy of sustainability in Australia; and achieve conservation success on a truly globa ...
Huffman PowerPoint Slides
... blue-yellow and black-white units • Accounts for negative color afterimages © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Huffman/Vernoy/Vernoy: Psychology in Action 5e ...
... blue-yellow and black-white units • Accounts for negative color afterimages © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Huffman/Vernoy/Vernoy: Psychology in Action 5e ...
A Long-Term Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Awareness Research
... Since the beginning of its active promotion in the late 1980s, the concept of biodiversity has gained tremendous influence on scientific research programmes and policy-making at local, national and international levels. Ecologists, economists and social scientists address biodiversity-related topics ...
... Since the beginning of its active promotion in the late 1980s, the concept of biodiversity has gained tremendous influence on scientific research programmes and policy-making at local, national and international levels. Ecologists, economists and social scientists address biodiversity-related topics ...
Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
... approximately 1.5 km upstream along Woori Yallock Creek and a short distance downstream as Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. It was recommended that the areas be used for conservation of habitat, education and scientific study, and passive recreation such as nature study and picnicking by small ...
... approximately 1.5 km upstream along Woori Yallock Creek and a short distance downstream as Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. It was recommended that the areas be used for conservation of habitat, education and scientific study, and passive recreation such as nature study and picnicking by small ...
Mountain Biodiversity and global change
... On average, a single mountain system such as the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Scandes, the Colorado Rockies, or the New Zealand Alps hosts a few hundred (often 500–600) different species in the alpine belt alone. There are no such estimates available for animals, invertebrates (e.g. insects) in particula ...
... On average, a single mountain system such as the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Scandes, the Colorado Rockies, or the New Zealand Alps hosts a few hundred (often 500–600) different species in the alpine belt alone. There are no such estimates available for animals, invertebrates (e.g. insects) in particula ...
AP Final Ex Review 1 2017
... 17. Describe the key issues in the debate on the nature of intelligence, and compare and contrast the intelligence theories of Spearman, Thurstone, Gardner, and Sternberg. 19. Discuss the interaction of genetics and environment in intelligence, and explain how twin studies have been used to measure ...
... 17. Describe the key issues in the debate on the nature of intelligence, and compare and contrast the intelligence theories of Spearman, Thurstone, Gardner, and Sternberg. 19. Discuss the interaction of genetics and environment in intelligence, and explain how twin studies have been used to measure ...
Key Conservation Issues - Oregon Conservation Strategy
... background text is intended to serve as a starting point for agencies and organizations working on these issues to chart a course over the coming decade. The background text is also intended for landowners and natural resource managers looking for ideas and rationale for conservation actions. Many o ...
... background text is intended to serve as a starting point for agencies and organizations working on these issues to chart a course over the coming decade. The background text is also intended for landowners and natural resource managers looking for ideas and rationale for conservation actions. Many o ...
T10_Motivation_(2009-2)_web
... kindness, but of greed or fear. In fact, studies show that over both a short and long period of time, a task that is intrinsically motivated gets it done much more accurately and efficiently than if the same task is extrinsically ...
... kindness, but of greed or fear. In fact, studies show that over both a short and long period of time, a task that is intrinsically motivated gets it done much more accurately and efficiently than if the same task is extrinsically ...
Summary of Activity - INCA - Industry Nature Conservation Association
... Wilton is naphtha. SABIC have been considering modifying the system to enable an ethane feedstock to be used and from the early stages INCA have advised on the likely implications of the various parts of the development. Significant engineering changes will be required to the cracker itself and new ...
... Wilton is naphtha. SABIC have been considering modifying the system to enable an ethane feedstock to be used and from the early stages INCA have advised on the likely implications of the various parts of the development. Significant engineering changes will be required to the cracker itself and new ...
Illegal Hunting of Prey Species in the Northern Section of Bardia
... settlement for economic migrants from the hill areas. This study was conducted in the northern part of the buffer zone surrounding Bardia National Park. Four village development committees (VDCs) (the VDC is the smallest local government unit) comprised our study area. These were the Taranga, Chhinc ...
... settlement for economic migrants from the hill areas. This study was conducted in the northern part of the buffer zone surrounding Bardia National Park. Four village development committees (VDCs) (the VDC is the smallest local government unit) comprised our study area. These were the Taranga, Chhinc ...
Talking with Alex - Indiana University Bloomington
... differences may be further meliorated by artificial and ‘natural’ gene insertions, deletions, and alterations. We may be in for changes in profile characteristics that will range from the plebian to significance beyond the imaginations of all but a few fantasy writers. But what of the profiles of me ...
... differences may be further meliorated by artificial and ‘natural’ gene insertions, deletions, and alterations. We may be in for changes in profile characteristics that will range from the plebian to significance beyond the imaginations of all but a few fantasy writers. But what of the profiles of me ...
Fauna Management Plan
... Threatened fauna may be declared by the Western Australian Minister for the Environment and protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) if it is likely to become extinct, or is rare, or otherwise in need of special protection. Priority Fauna Priority Fauna is a classification system deve ...
... Threatened fauna may be declared by the Western Australian Minister for the Environment and protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) if it is likely to become extinct, or is rare, or otherwise in need of special protection. Priority Fauna Priority Fauna is a classification system deve ...
Theme 1. Protection of Natural Resources
... increasing resource consumption rates. The global decline of biodiversity is now recognized as one of the most serious environmental issues facing humanity. Recognition of the worldwide impact of the decline of biodiversity inspired the global community to negotiate the United Nations Convention on ...
... increasing resource consumption rates. The global decline of biodiversity is now recognized as one of the most serious environmental issues facing humanity. Recognition of the worldwide impact of the decline of biodiversity inspired the global community to negotiate the United Nations Convention on ...
An Approach to Assessing Risk to Terrestrial Biodiversity in Canada
... The risk to terrestrial biodiversity model required a conceptual framework within which many of the factors that affect changes in biodiversity could be linked together. The conceptual framework chosen evolved from the stress–condition– societal response framework commonly used in the development of ...
... The risk to terrestrial biodiversity model required a conceptual framework within which many of the factors that affect changes in biodiversity could be linked together. The conceptual framework chosen evolved from the stress–condition– societal response framework commonly used in the development of ...
Links between Biodiversity and Ecosystem
... poorly understood (Balvanera et al., 2014; 2016). In recent years, many publications have appeared on this topic (e.g. Elmqvist et al., 2010; Mace et al., 2012; Cardinale et al., 2012) and many EU-funded projects addressed this issue, BioScore (www.bioscore.eu), RUBICODE www.rubicode.net; see de Bel ...
... poorly understood (Balvanera et al., 2014; 2016). In recent years, many publications have appeared on this topic (e.g. Elmqvist et al., 2010; Mace et al., 2012; Cardinale et al., 2012) and many EU-funded projects addressed this issue, BioScore (www.bioscore.eu), RUBICODE www.rubicode.net; see de Bel ...