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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
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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
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Indigenous infants in remote Australia retain an ancestral gut microbiome despite encroaching Westernization. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Harrison LC, Allnutt TR, Hanieh S, Roth-Schulze AJ, Ngui KM, Stone NL, Bandala-Sanchez E, Backshell L, Gurruwiwi G, Gondarra V, Couper JJ, Craig ME, Davis EA, Huynh T, Soldatos G, Wentworth JM, Vuillermin P, Penno MAS, Biggs BA, ENDIA Study Group Consortium.   +19 more
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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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Facilitation Between Non-indigenous Species: Smooth Cordgrass and Invertebrates

, 2004
Non-indigenous species threaten California’s coastal quality through impacts on habitat structure, migratory species, and commercial fisheries. Atlantic smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) has invaded San Francisco Bay, and is poised to invade other central coast marshes.
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Key gaps remain in the definition and application of keystone species concepts for fisheries management: A systematic scoping review

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract A keystone species is one whose influence is disproportionate to its abundance, the absence of which would change the dynamics of an ecological or human community. Despite its widespread use in the scientific literature, there is a limited understanding of how the keystone concept is defined or measured, or applied in practice, and especially ...
Natasha R. Serrao, Prateep Kumar Nayak, Jason M. Rae, Derek Armitage, Simon C. Courtenay, Chris C. Wilson   +5 more
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What impact did the Brazilian Federal Government's intervention have on malaria cases in the Yanomami Indigenous lands? [PDF]

Malar J
de Aguiar Barros J, Granja F, Siqueira PEL, da Silva Epifânio I, Coelho RR, Ferreira-da-Cruz MF.   +5 more
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Why do people go to nature? Enhancing the recognition and scope of cultural ecosystem services in landscape

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The cultural ecosystem services (CES) framework allows to systematically analyse non‐material human–nature relationships and can help to increase the recognition and scope of various intangible place‐based values. Although the amount of scientific literature addressing CES has increased over the last few decades, studies largely focus only on ...
Jan Daněk, Ľuboš Slovák, Tomáš Daněk, Jiří Pánek, Martin Schlossarek, Linda Blättler   +5 more
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Engaging the public in plant science: Communication facilitators and barriers of scaling up a citizen science campaign

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, Monika Suškevičs, Baiba Prūse, Marta Barberis, Sara A. O. Cousins, Živa Fišer, Margaux Julien, Marianne Kivastik, Marcin Klisz, Attila Lengyel, Zuzana Münzbergová, Radosław Puchałka, Iris Reinula, Froukje Rienks, Julie Koch Sheard, Viktor Siverin, Bojana Stojanova, Sabrina Träger, Tsipe Aavik   +18 more
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Climate Transformation and Stewardship: Reflections on Meaningful Collaboration to Support Indigenous-Led Research. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Jennings MK, Pairis A, Walker A, Madrigal W, Terry D, Tamm J, Magee C, Hoff A, Rose MB, Backus GA, Rodriguez C, Flores-Renteria L, Franklin J, Regan HM.   +13 more
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