Vulnerability of riparian ecosystems to elevated CO2 and climate change in arid and semiarid western North America
Riparian ecosystems, already greatly altered by water management, land development, and
biological invasion, are being further altered by increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations …
biological invasion, are being further altered by increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations …
Invasive Tamarix (Tamaricaceae) in South Africa: current research and the potential for biological control
D Marlin, SW Newete, SG Mayonde, ER Smit… - Biological …, 2017 - Springer
Most species of Tamarix originate in Eurasia and at least five species have become invasive
around the world, including South Africa. However, T. usneoides is indigenous to southern …
around the world, including South Africa. However, T. usneoides is indigenous to southern …
Tamarisk biocontrol using tamarisk beetles: potential consequences for riparian birds in the southwestern United States
EH Paxton, TC Theimer, MK Sogge - The Condor, 2011 - academic.oup.com
The tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda spp.), a non-native biocontrol agent, has been introduced to
eradicate tamarisk (Tamarix spp.), a genus of non-native tree that has become a dominant …
eradicate tamarisk (Tamarix spp.), a genus of non-native tree that has become a dominant …
Invasive woody plants affect the composition of native lizard and small mammal communities in riparian woodlands
HL Bateman, SM Ostoja - Animal Conservation, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Nonnative T amarix spp.(saltcedar) is among the most invasive and common trees along
riparian habitats in the western US, impacting native plant communities and habitat quality. T …
riparian habitats in the western US, impacting native plant communities and habitat quality. T …
Rocks and vegetation cover improve body condition of desert lizards during both summer and winter
Microhabitats provide ecological and physiological benefits to animals, sheltering them from
predation and extreme temperatures and offering an additional supply of water and food …
predation and extreme temperatures and offering an additional supply of water and food …
Structural changes in vegetation coincident with annual grass invasion negatively impacts sprint velocity of small vertebrates
JP Rieder, TAS Newbold, SM Ostoja - Biological Invasions, 2010 - Springer
Sagebrush ecosystems in the intermountain west of the United States are being threatened
by conversion to the non-native grass, cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). The dramatic shift in …
by conversion to the non-native grass, cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). The dramatic shift in …
Movement patterns and stopover ecology of Wilson's Warblers during spring migration on the lower Colorado River in southwestern Arizona
KL Paxton, C Van Riper III, C O'Brien - The Condor, 2008 - academic.oup.com
We used radio-telemetry to examine fine-scale movement patterns of Wilson's Warblers
(Wilsonia pusilla) at a stopover site on the lower Colorado River during spring migration in …
(Wilsonia pusilla) at a stopover site on the lower Colorado River during spring migration in …
Incorporating climate change and exotic species into forecasts of riparian forest distribution
We examined the impact climate change (CC) will have on the availability of climatically
suitable habitat for three native and one exotic riparian species. Due to its increasing …
suitable habitat for three native and one exotic riparian species. Due to its increasing …
Age, habitat, and yearly variation in the diet of a generalist insectivore, the southwestern willow flycatcher
Characterizing avian diet is complex, especially for generalist insectivores, as food
resources can vary over space and time, and individuals of different sexes and ages may …
resources can vary over space and time, and individuals of different sexes and ages may …
The effects of riparian restoration following saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) biocontrol on habitat and herpetofauna along a desert stream
KR Mosher, HL Bateman - Restoration Ecology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) have been linked to specific microhabitat
characteristics, microclimates, and water resources in riparian forests. Our objective was to …
characteristics, microclimates, and water resources in riparian forests. Our objective was to …