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1. How imperfect can land sparing be before land sharing is more favourable for wild species?

Author:
Balmford, Ben; Green, Rhys E.; Onial, Malvika; Phalan, Ben; Balmford, Andrew
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.1 pp. 73-84
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
biodiversity; birds; empirical research; food production; habitats; humans; issues and policy; landscapes; population density; population size; population viability; surveys; trees; yields; Ghana; India
Abstract:
... Two solutions, at opposite ends of a continuum, have been proposed to limit negative impacts of human agricultural demand on biodiversity. Under land sharing, farmed landscapes are made as beneficial to wild species as possible, usually at the cost of lower yields. Under land sparing, yields are maximised and land not needed for farming is spared for nature. Multiple empirical studies have conclud ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13282

2. Riparian buffers in tropical agriculture: Scientific support, effectiveness and directions for policy

Author:
Luke, Sarah H.; Slade, Eleanor M.; Gray, Claudia L.; Annammala, Kogila V.; Drewer, Julia; Williamson, Joseph; Agama, Agnes L.; Ationg, Miklin; Mitchell, Simon L.; Vairappan, Charles S.; Struebig, Matthew J.
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.1 pp. 85-92
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
biodiversity; carbon sequestration; ecological function; ecosystems; emissions; guidelines; habitats; hydrology; issues and policy; landscapes; riparian buffers; tropical agriculture; water quality
Abstract:
... There is a weak evidence base supporting the effective management of riparian ecosystems within tropical agriculture. Policies to protect riparian buffers—strips of non‐cultivated land alongside waterways—are vague and vary greatly between countries. From a rapid evidence appraisal, we find that riparian buffers are beneficial to hydrology, water quality, biodiversity and some ecosystem functions ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13280

3. Unintended habitat loss on private land from grazing restrictions on public rangelands

Author:
Runge, Claire A.; Plantinga, Andrew J.; Larsen, Ashley E.; Naugle, David E.; Helmstedt, Kate J.; Polasky, Stephen; Donnelly, J. Patrick; Smith, Joseph T.; Lark, Tyler J.; Lawler, Joshua J.; Martinuzzi, Sebastian; Fargione, Joe
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.1 pp. 52-62
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
Centrocercus urophasianus; biodiversity; brood rearing; cropland; economic sustainability; grazing; habitat destruction; habitats; humans; issues and policy; land use change; models; private lands; profitability; public lands; ranching; rangelands; Western United States
Abstract:
... Management of public lands, and who should have access to them, is often contentious. Most ranches in the western US rely upon seasonal grazing access to public lands, and conflict over biodiversity management has led to proposals to restrict grazing access on public lands. We evaluate whether grazing restrictions on public rangelands could have the unintended effect of increasing the conversion o ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13271

4. Quantifying wildlife watchers’ preferences to investigate the overlap between recreational and conservation value of natural areas

Author:
Mancini, Francesca; Coghill, George M.; Lusseau, David
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.2 pp. 387-397
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
biodiversity; conservation areas; economic investment; ecosystem services; ecosystems; ecotourism; environmental factors; environmental impact; green infrastructure; habitats; landscapes; mental health; recreation; social welfare; urbanization; wildlife; Scotland
Abstract:
... Nature‐based recreation substantially benefits human wellbeing, for example, by improving physical and mental health. However, recreation can also have severe ecological impacts. The recreational value of landscapes and natural areas is often used to generate support for public spending in conservation. However, we still don't know whether nature‐based recreationists place greater recreational val ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13274

5. Population responses of farmland bird species to agri‐environment schemes and land management options in Northeastern Scotland

Author:
Daskalova, Gergana N.; Phillimore, Albert B.; Bell, Matthew; Maggs, Hywel E.; Perkins, Allan J.
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.3 pp. 640-650
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
Carduelis; Emberiza schoeniclus; Passer montanus; agri-environmental policy; agricultural land; biodiversity; birds; breeding; farmland preservation; farms; funding; grasslands; habitats; monitoring; wetlands; Scotland
Abstract:
... The decline of farmland birds across Europe is a well‐documented case of biodiversity loss, and despite land stewardship supported by funding from agri‐environment schemes (AES), the negative trends have not yet been reversed. To investigate the contribution of AES towards farmland bird conservation, we compared abundance of five farmland bird species across 13 years and 53 farms (158 farm years = ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13309

6. Age‐dependent habitat relationships of a burned forest specialist emphasise the role of pyrodiversity in fire management

Author:
Stillman, Andrew N.; Siegel, Rodney B.; Wilkerson, Robert L.; Johnson, Matthew; Tingley, Morgan W.
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.4 pp. 880-890
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
adults; age structure; biodiversity; fire regime; fires; fledglings; food availability; foraging; forests; habitat preferences; habitats; nests; predation; radio telemetry; risk; snags; trees; woodpeckers
Abstract:
... Variation in fire characteristics, termed pyrodiversity, plays an important role in structuring post‐fire communities, but little is known about the importance of pyrodiversity for individual species. The availability of diverse post‐fire habitats may be key for fire‐associated species if they require different resources at different life‐history stages. We tested for age‐specific habitat relation ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13328
CHORUS:
10.1111/1365-2664.13328

7. Species–habitat networks: A tool to improve landscape management for conservation

Author:
Marini, Lorenzo; Bartomeus, Ignasi; Rader, Romina; Lami, Francesco
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.4 pp. 923-928
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
applied ecology; biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; ecological invasion; ecosystem services; global change; habitat conservation; habitats; land use change; landscape management; landscapes; models; terrestrial ecosystems
Abstract:
... Land‐use change is reshaping terrestrial ecosystems world‐wide and is recognized as a key driver of biodiversity loss with negative consequences on ecosystem functioning. Understanding how species use resources across landscapes is essential for the design of effective management strategies. Despite recent advances in network ecology, there is still a gap between theory and applied ecological scie ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13337

8. Organic farming promotes biotic resistance to foodborne human pathogens

Author:
Jones, Matthew S.; Fu, Zhen; Reganold, John P.; Karp, Daniel S.; Besser, Thomas E.; Tylianakis, Jason M.; Snyder, William E.
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.5 pp. 1117-1127
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
Coleoptera; Escherichia coli O157; Sus scrofa; animal pathogens; biodiversity; biological control; coasts; conventional farming; dung beetles; ecosystem services; farm management; farms; feces; feral animals; food pathogens; food safety; habitats; laboratory experimentation; landscapes; livestock; organic production; pastures; pollination; risk; soil bacteria; vegetables; vertebrates; wildlife; United States
Abstract:
... Farmland biodiversity benefits pollination, biological control and other key ecosystem services. Food safety has been seen as an exception to this broader pattern, as diverse farmlands attract wildlife that vector foodborne human pathogens. Resulting mitigation efforts thus often seek to deter wildlife by removing natural habitats, while also excluding vertebrate livestock. However, surprising rec ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13365

9. Are agri‐environment schemes successful in delivering conservation grazing management on saltmarsh?

Author:
Mason, Lucy R.; Feather, Alastair; Godden, Nick; Vreugdenhil, Chris C.; Smart, Jennifer
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2019 v.56 no.7 pp. 1597-1609
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
agri-environmental policy; biodiversity; drought; economic incentives; farmers; grasslands; grazing intensity; grazing management; guidelines; habitats; herbivores; livestock; national surveys; salt marshes; temperate zones; wild animals; England
Abstract:
... Grasslands occur around the globe and, in temperate regions, their natural management by fire, drought and wild herbivores has largely been replaced by grazing with domestic livestock. Successful management for agriculture is not always suitable for conservation and can have a detrimental effect on biodiversity. Conservation grazing of saltmarshes, delivered through agri‐environment schemes, may p ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.13405