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A More Effective Ramsar Convention for the Conservation of Mediterranean Wetlands

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019
The Ramsar Convention is the multilateral agreement aimed at protecting wetlands globally. Wetlands are particularly recognized for their role in the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot by providing key habitats for endemic and migratory species, directly
Ilse R. Geijzendorffer, Coralie Beltrame, Laurent Chazee, Elie Gaget, Elie Gaget, Thomas Galewski, Anis Guelmami, Christian Perennou, Nadège Popoff, Nadège Popoff, Carlos A. Guerra, Carlos A. Guerra, Roxanne Leberger, Roxanne Leberger, Jean Jalbert, Patrick Grillas   +15 more
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Upland wetlands in the Namoi catchment : mapping distribution and disturbance classes of fens, bogs and lagoons [PDF]

, 2013
To assist with planning and conservation strategies, mapping of wetlands above 700 m elevation across the Namoi Catchment (east of Tamworth) was undertaken.
Hunter, John T.
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Tolerance niche expansion and potential distribution prediction during Asian openbill bird range expansion

Ecology and Evolution, 2021
It is prevalent to use ecological niche models in the analysis of species expansion and niche changes. However, it is difficult to estimate the niche when alien species fail to establish in exotic areas.
Yu Lei, Qiang Liu
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Mapping Wetland Types in Semiarid Floodplains: A Statistical Learning Approach

Remote Sensing, 2019
Detailed vegetation maps are needed for wetland conservation and restoration as different vegetation communities have distinct water requirements. It is a continuous challenge to map the distribution of different wetland types on a regional scale, and a ...
Megan Powell, Grant Hodgins, Tim Danaher, Joanne Ling, Michael Hughes, Li Wen   +5 more
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Effects of research disturbance on nest survival in a mixed colony of waterbirds [PDF]

PeerJ, 2019
Background Long-term research is crucial for the conservation and development of knowledge in ecology; however, it is essential to quantify and minimize any negative effects associated with research to gather reliable and representative long-term ...
Jocelyn Champagnon, Hugo Carré, Lisa Gili   +2 more
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Radial growth response of Pinus Yunnanensis to climate in high mountain forests of northwestern Yunnan, southwestern China

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
Understanding the relationship between tree growth and environmental conditions is essential to elucidating the impact of global climate change on forest ecosystems.
Siyu Xie, Tao Yan, Xueyi Sun, Hai Chen, Mei Sun, Yun Zhang   +5 more
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Temperature variations in simulated warming alter photosynthesis of two emergent plants in plateau wetlands, China

Ecosphere, 2019
Understanding the impact of temperature variations (i.e., maximum, minimum, and diurnal temperature ranges [DTRs]) on ecosystems is now recognized as being of paramount importance in global change ecology; the roles of different aspects of these ...
Derong Xiao, Pengfei Yan, Pengfei Zhan, Yun Zhang, Zhenya Liu, Kun Tian, Xingzhong Yuan, Hang Wang   +7 more
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Hydrology [PDF]

, 2010
When applied to wetlands, the science of hydrology is concerned with how the storage and movement of water into and out of a wetland affects the plants and animals, and the soils on which they grow.
Campbell, David I.
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Wildlife health risk analysis for conservation translocation: A scalable approach illustrated for wader population restoration

Conservation Science and Practice
Conservation translocations are human‐mediated movements of wildlife for conservation purposes. They risk compromising the health of wildlife, and potentially domestic animals and humans, in the short and long term, but these risks vary with project ...
Katie M. Beckmann, Nicola C. Dessi, Anthony W. Sainsbury, Kate McInnes, Rosa Lopez Colom, William H. Costa, Michelle F. O'Brien, Jessica‐Leigh Penman, Daniel Calvo Carrasco, Taiana P. Costa, Nigel S. Jarrett, Tanya Grigg, Baz Hughes, Richard A. Kock, Ruth L. Cromie, Rebecca Lee   +15 more
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