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Some love them, others hate them: Understanding farmers' tree planting decisions in Scotland

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Agroforestry is increasingly recognized as a sustainable agricultural land use system with potential to sequester carbon, create and repair habitats, enhance biodiversity and offer environmental and socio‐economic benefits, including improved agricultural productivity.
Albert Mvula, Katrin Prager, Josie Geris
wiley   +1 more source

Economic analysis of using exclusion netting for spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) management in organic blueberry production systems. [PDF]

Pest Manag Sci
Kwon EH, Pinto AF, Dai B, Gómez MI, Riggs DM, Loeb GM, Callahan CW, Lane DE, Wallis A.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Why do we burn? Examining arguments underpinning the use of prescribed burning to manage wildfire risk

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Managing wildfire risk requires consideration of complex and uncertain scientific evidence as well as trade‐offs between different values and goals. Conflicting perspectives on what values and goals are most important, what ought to be done and what trade‐offs are acceptable complicate those decisions.
Pele J. Cannon, Sarah Clement
wiley   +1 more source

Challenges and inequities of healthcare in meeting the growing needs of urban children in sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]

BMJ Paediatr Open
Ahmar S, Clarke A, Kanyuuru L.
europepmc   +1 more source

Patterns of wild meat and other protein consumption in the periphery of Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons, Mattia Bessone, Josué Ausse Baraka, Josué Engombe Botomia, Espérance Miezi, Bénédicte Nsilu, Jonathan Nkamisha Mukole, Michel Opelele Omeno, Jean Semeki Ngabinzeke, Barbara Fruth   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Early Age Hydration Products and Mechanical Properties of Autoclaved Cement Paste Incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Materials. [PDF]

Gels
Li B, Wail S, Shi L, Arif A, Huo B, Cheng Y.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Do cultural taboos regulate hunting in transitioning Indigenous communities? The case of the Idu Mishmi of Northeast India

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract There is rising recognition of resource‐use rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) within wildlife conservation. Historically, sociocultural institutions ensured wildlife sustainability in many IPLC areas. However, the future viability of such institutions is uncertain as IPLCs change in response to external pressures and ...
Sahil Nijhawan, Achili Mihu, Iho Tapo, Alinji Rondo, Jibi Pulu, Marcus Rowcliffe   +5 more
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Impact of mergers and acquisitions on firms' performance adjusted to business cycle fluctuations in China. [PDF]

PLoS One
Zhang Y, Lin T, Qiao Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Using multilayer socioecological networks to assess ecosystem service flow in a subsistence farming community in Papua New Guinea

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Ecosystem services are rapidly degrading under anthropogenic pressure. Therefore, it is increasingly important to understand how ecosystem services flow, particularly at local scales, where people directly rely on nature for their livelihoods and well‐being. Many ecosystem services are underpinned by ecological (e.g.
Anna Stanworth, Kiole Imale, Brus Isua, Anne M. Anji, Francesca F. Dem, Vojtech Novotný, Harry E. R. Shepherd, Kelvin S.‐H. Peh, Rebecca J. Morris   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental and numerical investigation of single-slope solar still performance enhanced by porous absorbing materials: thermal, economic, and environmental assessments. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Majeed SH, Rashid FL, Azziz HN, Ameen A.
europepmc   +1 more source