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People and Nature, EarlyView.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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Large-Fire Ignitions Are Higher in Protected Areas than Outside Them in West-Central Spain
Fire, 2023 Managing protected areas requires knowing what factors control fire ignitions and how likely they are compared to non-protected ones. Here, we modelled fire ignition likelihood in west-central Spain as a function of biophysical and anthropogenic ...
Gonzalo Arellano-del-Verbo +2 more
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Status and future of seed conservation of threatened plants in the post‐2020 era
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Ambitious targets have been set to backup seeds of threatened plants by the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC), but it is unclear in how far these targets have been met and how seed collection should be organized to meet future challenges. Here, we provide an overview of the status of 44 countries in achieving seed conservation targets.
Andreas Ensslin +130 more
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Comparing Two Saline-Gypseous Wetland Soils in NE Spain
Land, 2023 Small (
Juan Herrero, Carmen Castañeda
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Nature conservation in Polish agriculture under conditions of EU membership [PDF]
, 2013 The paper's aim is to assess effectiveness of the implementation of nature conservation measures in Polish agriculture. Environmental regulations influence main groups of Common Agricultural Policy instruments. In the I pillar of the policy, it refers to
Kociszewski, Karol
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Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.Residues from Garcinia humilis were used to obtain a phenolic‐rich extract (GHRE) and incorporated into collagen–starch films. The addition of GHRE improved antioxidant activity, thermal stability and elasticity, while reducing water vapour permeability.
Érica da Costa Monção +7 more
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An Economic Assessment of the Costs and Benefits of Natura 2000 Sites in Scotland [PDF]
, 2004 In accordance with the European Commission "Habitats Directive" (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the "Birds Directive" (Directive 79/409/EEC), Scotland must contribute to the development of a UK network of protected areas that represent the most important ...
Coulthard, Nonie +4 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho +2 more
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Ecological awareness of tourists in the coastal areas of Poland - preliminary results of the survey
Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series, 2015 The article presents the results of the questionnaire survey studying the level of Polish tourists’ ecological awareness, as well as the degree of their familiarity and interest in the European Ecological Network Natura 2000 in the coastal areas.
Głąbiński Zbigniew
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Can the integration of the environmental dimension make a metropolitan context smart? An argument about planning in the recently established Metropolitan City of Cagliari and the Natura 2000 Network [PDF]
, 2016 In accordance with Article 3 of the Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive), Natura 2000 is a coherent Ecological Network (EN), distributed throughout the European Union, that includes ...
Cannas, Ignazio, Ruggeri, Daniela
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