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Abstract Volunteers have been involved in nature observations for decades through citizen science initiatives, providing large data sets as well as problem identification that allow a more complete understanding of many natural phenomena. Although communication is a core component in citizen science, the key factors that determine its effectiveness in ...
Kristiina Gibson +18 more
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Heterogeneous Stress Driven by Environmental Filtering Maintains Plant Diversity Along an Arid Riparian Gradient. [PDF]
Zhang Z, Xue Z, Qin T, Dong S, Wang H.
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Abstract Meat production has notable benefits for food security, nutrition and various production economies, but has elicited substantial negative environmental impacts. Recreational hunting provides an alternative to agricultural meat production for over 24 million hunters worldwide.
Shane P. Mahoney, Richard D. Honor
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Data source effects on the perceived distribution of ant diversity in the Espinhaço Mountain Range, Brazil. [PDF]
Vilaça D +4 more
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Abstract Indigenous Peoples in northern Alberta, including Dené and Cree of the Athabasca Chipewyan and Mikisew Cree First Nations (ACFN and MCFN), have been using Indigenous laws and stewardship principles to care for their homelands for thousands of years. Since ACFN and MCFN signed Treaty 8 with Canada in 1899, Alberta's land management policies and
Lori Cyprien +6 more
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Long-Term Effects of Organo-Mineral Fertilization on Floristic Composition and Biodiversity in High Nature Value Mountain Grasslands of the Apuseni Mountains (Romania). [PDF]
Ghețe I, Șerban C, Ghețe A.
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Abstract Forests and woodlands are important for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and the provision of services including recreation, timber and non‐timber forest products. Land use policies currently aim to increase forest cover while also maximising the benefits of forests for people and improving community engagement with the process of ...
Sarah Greenwood +6 more
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Direct Interaction Between Roe Deer and Mountain Hare, a Case of Interference Encounter Competition? [PDF]
Pedersen S, Hervik S, Pedersen HC.
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Integrating human acceptance into habitat suitability models for snow leopards in northern Bhutan
Abstract Habitat suitability models are commonly used to assess the potential distribution of large carnivores by identifying ecologically favourable areas. However, these models often overlook human dimensions, such as conflict and acceptance, which can lead to overestimation of species ranges and a mismatch between predicted and actual distributions.
Dechen Lham +4 more
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