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 …

In this review, we discuss the role of hedgerow structure and condition in determining the
value of hedgerow habitat for biodiversity conservation within an agricultural context, to …

Knowledge of bat echolocation and social calls, and identification using ultrasonic 'bat
detectors' and sound analysis software, has grown significantly in the last decade. In this …

Summary 1 Agricultural intensification is perceived to be a major cause of the decline in
many European bat populations. Because organic farming prohibits the use of …

Conflicts between biodiversity conservation and human activities are becoming increasingly
apparent in all European landscapes. The intensification of agricultural and silvicultural …

Intensification in land-use and farming practices has had largely negative effects on bats,
leading to population declines and concomitant losses of ecosystem services. Current …

A report by the Mammal Society under contract to Natural England, Natural Resources
Wales and Scottish Natural Heritage. We present the first comprehensive review of the …

We actively sampled the bat community at 63 sites using detection and non-detection
metrics on the Fernow Experimental Forest (FEF) in the central Appalachians of West …

Scattered trees and small patches of vegetation among farmland are typical of rural
landscapes throughout the world, often comprising a significant proportion of remaining …

The social calls of bats are an area about which relatively little is known, with more research
still required to expand our understanding. However, these calls are increasingly recognised …