Reference state and benchmark concepts for better biodiversity conservation in contemporary ecosystems
Measuring the status and trends of biodiversity is critical for making informed decisions
about the conservation, management or restoration of species, habitats and ecosystems …
about the conservation, management or restoration of species, habitats and ecosystems …
Evaluation of the Spatiotemporal Change of Ecological Quality under the Context of Urban Expansion—A Case Study of Typical Urban Agglomerations in China
Y Guo, S Zhao, X Zhao, H Wang, W Shi - Remote Sensing, 2023 - mdpi.com
As a significant manifestation of human activities influencing natural environment, rapid
urbanization has enhanced economic prosperity while simultaneously posing threats to …
urbanization has enhanced economic prosperity while simultaneously posing threats to …
The importance of expert selection when identifying threatened ecosystems
SK Travers, J Dorrough, I Shannon, J Val… - Conservation …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Identifying threatened ecosystem types is fundamental to conservation and management
decision‐making. When identification relies on expert judgment, decisions are vulnerable to …
decision‐making. When identification relies on expert judgment, decisions are vulnerable to …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of Spatiotemporal Changes in Cropland Quantity and Quality with Multi-Source Remote Sensing
Timely cropland information is crucial for ensuring food security and promoting sustainable
development. Traditional field survey methods are time-consuming and costly, making it …
development. Traditional field survey methods are time-consuming and costly, making it …
Me ora te Ngāhere: visioning forest health through an Indigenous biocultural lens
KR Reihana, POB Lyver, A Gormley… - Pacific Conservation …, 2023 - CSIRO Publishing
Explanatory note The following text is described in the Ngāti Rangi mita (dialect), although
concepts may be similar eg Mouri= Mauri, the spelling reflects the tribal vernacular. Context …
concepts may be similar eg Mouri= Mauri, the spelling reflects the tribal vernacular. Context …
[HTML][HTML] Permanent removal of livestock grazing in riparian systems benefits native vegetation
Livestock grazing in riparian areas has significant impacts on waterway ecosystems. In
Australia, livestock grazing is allowed on many public waterway frontages under long-term …
Australia, livestock grazing is allowed on many public waterway frontages under long-term …
Expert predictions of changes in vegetation condition reveal perceived risks in biodiversity offsetting
Biodiversity offsetting typically involves the trade of certain losses of habitat with uncertain
future conservation benefits. Predicting the latter requires estimates of two outcomes; the …
future conservation benefits. Predicting the latter requires estimates of two outcomes; the …
Systematic definition of threatened fauna communities is critical to their conservation
Aim Most terrestrial ecological communities are defined primarily on their constituent flora.
We aimed to develop a repeatable approach to defining a community, both intact and …
We aimed to develop a repeatable approach to defining a community, both intact and …
Enhancing plant diversity in a novel grassland using seed addition
TJ Zamin, A Jolly, S Sinclair… - Journal of Applied …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Restoration of novel ecosystems to a historical benchmark may not always be possible or
advisable. Novel ecosystems may be managed by targeting specific components and …
advisable. Novel ecosystems may be managed by targeting specific components and …
Towards a continent‐wide ecological site condition database using calibrated expert evaluations
A cost‐effective way of undertaking comprehensive, continental‐scale, assessments of
ecological condition is needed to support large‐scale conservation planning, monitoring …
ecological condition is needed to support large‐scale conservation planning, monitoring …