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Non market valuation in New Zealand: 1974 through 2005 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Non-market valuation (NMV) is recognized as an essential tool in policy decision making worldwide. In this paper, we investigate the history of NMV, specifically in relation to New Zealand (NZ), by compiling and analyzing all available published studies.
Kaval, Pamela, Yao, Richard
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Effects of climate extremes on the terrestrial carbon cycle : concepts, processes and potential future impacts [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Acknowledgements This work emerged from the CARBO-Extreme project, funded by the European Community’s 7th framework programme under grant agreement (FP7-ENV-2008-1-226701).
Babst, Flurin   +23 more
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Measuring the Consistency of Phytosanitary Measures [PDF]

open access: yes
The paper presents a model for quantifying quarantine-related phytosanitary measures by combining the two basic components of pest risk assessment, probability of establishment and economic effects, into a single management framework, Iso-Risk. The model
Bigsby, Hugh R.
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European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Analysis Scheme - a summary of assessment protocols and decision support tools for use of alien species in aquaculture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The European Non-native Species in Aquaculture Risk Analysis Scheme (ENSARS) was developed in response to European 'Council Regulation No. 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture' to provide protocols ...
Britton, J. R.   +11 more
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A suite of simple models to support quantitative assessment of spread and impact in pest risk analysis

open access: yes, 2011
Samenvatting van de sessie 'a suite of simple models to support quantitative assessment of spread and impact in pest risk analysis' op de KNPV-voorjaarsvergadering, 8 juni 2011.
van der Werf, W.   +2 more
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Spatial variation in biodiversity, soil degradation and productivity in agricultural landscapes in the highlands of Tigray, northern Ethiopia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
There is a growing concern about food security and sustainability of agricultural production in developing countries. However, there are limited attempts to quantify agro-biodiversity losses and relate these losses to soil degradation and crop ...
Bruggen, A.H.C., van   +3 more
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Risk and vulnerability in Guatemala: a quantitative and qualitative assessment [PDF]

open access: yes
This study combines quantitative data from the Living Standards Measurement Study and qualitative information from an in-depth qualitative study of poverty and exclusion conducted in 10 villages in Guatemala.
Lindert, Kathy, Tesliuc, Emil D.
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Quarantine Risk Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes
Australia’s quarantine policy is based on the concept of manageable risk, which is underpinned by quarantine risk analysis, which this article examines with particular reference to recommendations of the 1996 Australian Quarantine Review. Quarantine risk
Nunn, Mike J.
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A suite of simple models to support quantitative assessment of spread and impact in pest risk analysis – concepts and applications

open access: yes, 2011
An assessment of the likelihood and extent of spread is an integral part of a pest risk analysis for quarantine measures. However, few tools - if any - are available to risk assessors to make an assessment of the spread as a dynamic process in space at the continental scale.
Robinet, Christelle   +2 more
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THE ROLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT IN MANAGING RISK [PDF]

open access: yes
Risk and Uncertainty,
Ahmad, A.   +6 more
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