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Distributional patterns and conservation status of mammals of Swaziland, southern Africa

open access: yesKoedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 1998
Distributional patterns (mapped at the quarter-degree square scale) of species richness of 121 species of mammals recorded from Swaziland were examined in relation to the distribution of protected areas (reserves), privately-owned ranches and six ...
A. Monadjem
doaj   +1 more source

Diversity and conservation of bats in a private protected area of southern México

open access: yesTherya Notes, 2020
Species inventories represents the first step for the study of biological diversity. Achieving bat completeness inventories requires the use of several sampling methods. The species inventories are particularly important in zone with scarce or without biological information. This work updates the inventory of bat species of Private Protected Area known
Rafael Villegas-Patraca   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The Cow or the Credit: Causal Relationship Between California Dairy Herd Consolidation and Anaerobic Digesters

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The California dairy industry has experienced considerable consolidation over the past 30 years. During this period, there has also been substantial technological innovation, implementation of the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, and rapid adoption of anaerobic digesters.
Michael McCullough, Jarrett Hart
wiley   +1 more source

Marine Protected Areas: Economic and Social Implications [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper is a guide for citizens, scientists, resource managers, and policy makers, who are interested in understanding the economic and social value of marine protected areas (MPAs).
Emerson , Peter   +2 more
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The contribution of private land conservation to 30x30 in Germany

open access: yesFrontiers in Conservation Science
In line with Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the European Union (EU) aims to protect 30% of its land and sea by 2030 (known as 30x30).
Lisa Kopsieker, Tilmann Disselhoff
doaj   +1 more source

The home range of a recently established group of Southern ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) in the Limpopo Valley, South Africa

open access: yesKoedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 2013
Little is known about Southern ground-hornbill (SGH) population ecology outside of large, formally protected areas where the largest declines in numbers have been recorded.
Nicholas Theron   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An integrated framework for developing ecological indicators of visitor use in protected areas

open access: yes, 2008
Sustainable tourism is considered an appropriate use of many Australian protected areas. However, such use needs to be managed and the effectiveness of management needs to be assessed as overuse can adversely affect the natural environment.
Castley, Guy   +2 more
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What the Gringos Brought: Local Perspectives on a Private Protected Area in Chilean Patagonia

open access: yesConservation & Society, 2019
Privately Protected Areas (PPAs) are a growing trend in conservation and have been promoted by global environmental institutions such as the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as an essential component for achieving conservation ...
Elena Louder, Keith Bosak
doaj   +1 more source

Too Complex to Choose? The Role of Heuristics in Shaping Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Income Stabilization Tool in Italy

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT European agriculture is increasingly exposed to economic instability driven by extreme weather events, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions. To manage these growing risks, farmers are encouraged to adopt innovative risk management strategies such as the Income Stabilization Tool (IST), which offers protection against severe income ...
Alice Stiletto   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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