ECCB 2018: viimeksi lisätyt
Aineistot 121-140 / 712
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The Oz Mammals Genomics initiative: developing genomic resources for mammal conservation at a continental scale
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)The Australo-Papuan region has a unique mammal fauna, which faces unique threats and poses important evolutionary and ecological questions. Genomics has great potential to advance our understanding of the region's ... -
Density and habitat use of lions and spotted hyenas in Mole National Park in northern Ghana
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Knowledge on density trends and habitat use of wildlife species is vital for the development of conservation and management plans. By comparing density estimates for the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) and lion (Panthera ... -
Rewilding: opportunities for boosting large-scale biodiversity restoration in Europe
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Failures of conservation policies in place to revert the current loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services urge to expand conservation approaches by seeking new opportunities for harmonizing nature restoration and social ... -
PATTERNS OF BILBERRY DISPERSAL IN A HIGHLY HUMANIZED PROTECTED AREA: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Frugivory and the associated removal of seeds is an important ecosystem function, which - in temperate region - is carried out mainly by mammals and birds. The bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a low-growing shrub very ... -
Experiences in sharing research data and methods in conservation science
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Openness, transparency, and reproducibility are hallmarks of scientific methods as they enable the peer-evaluation of the quality and accuracy of research. In practice, however, most research carried out still today cannot ... -
Development of artificial spawning nests for pikeperch (Sander lucioperca L.) in a highly modified shallow lake (Lake Balaton, Hungary)
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)The recent fish populations of Lake Balaton considered to be not-self-sustaining, although only recreational angling is allowed in the lake. Stocks of the most important angling fishes (such as common carp, pikeperch), are ... -
The importance current and historical landscape structure and biodiversity on the provision of ecosystem services in cultural landscapes with high conservation values
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Calcareous semi-natural alvar grasslands in Estonia have lost up to 80% of their area since the 1930s due to changes in human activities and land use. Recently, under the European Union LIFE+ Nature project "Life to alvars", ... -
The distribution patterns, risk and potential effect of non-indigenous fish species of Hungarian waters
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Translocation and introduction of non-indigenous species might be considered as one of the least reversible human induced changes in nature. The background factors of a successful biological invasion are diverse; and the ... -
How to detect elusive species? Detection dogs in nature conservation
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Nature conservation often faces the problem that many species are difficult to monitor. This is especially true for species that elusive, nocturnal, or hard to capture. In addition, some of those threatened species are ... -
Which traits predispose species to extinction? A review
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Biodiversity is shrinking rapidly and despite our efforts, only a small part of it has been redlisted. Identifying the traits that make species vulnerable might help us predict the outcome for those less known. We used ... -
Manipulating below ground diversity for above ground diversity: application of fungi for vegetation restoration
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)The loss and fragmentation of habitats is one of the main drivers of deteriorating ecosystem functioning and services. This has induced a growing need for conservation and increasingly more – restoration. A central part ... -
Ecological corridors network in the Eastern Carpathians - areas of connectivity conservation
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Europe is characterized by a fragmented natural landscape, interspersed with high human population densities. In Romania, in 2016, highways occupied less than 1,000 km, of which approximately 200 km crossed forested areas. ... -
Urban parks and forests reduce physiological stress while cities do not: comparisons of visual virtual realities, bird songs and natural smells
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Stress is an increasing global health problem and particularly profound in cities. Previous research has showed that experiences of urban greenspaces have beneficial consequences for well-being and positive effects on ... -
Occurrence of starry ray Amblyraja radiata in marine protected areas of the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Sea
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)On a global scale, about one quarter of all chondrichthyan fishes, i.e. sharks, rays and chimaeras, are supposed to be threatened. This is mainly caused by fishing mortality to which these species are particularly vulnerable ... -
Pathways to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)As we are closing in on the deadline set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to achieve the protection of 17% of land and freshwater areas and 10% of marine areas by 2020 (i.e. Aichi Targets), and biodiversity ... -
Changing forest stakeholders’ perception of ecosystem services with linguistic nudging
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Forest owners and professionals are key in facilitating transition to sustainable forest management as they can influence the processes of future forest practices and use. Recently, an emerging literature has examined the ... -
The Finnish National Urban Park (NUP) Concept as a tool for promoting biodiversity in urban areas
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)The Finnish National Urban Park (NUP) Concept as a tool for promoting biodiversity in urban areas The world's first national city park was founded in Sweden in 1995 mainly to protect the royal green areas and earlier ... -
Assessing global tourism visitation of Important Bird Areas by using social media data
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Tourism is among the fastest growing industries worldwide and protected areas are among the main attractors for tourists seeking nature-based experiences. Nature-based tourism provides opportunities (e.g. by generating ... -
Different management and restoration options for boreal forest – role of fire in the palette
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Fire is ecologically a very effective method to maintain and restore disturbance-based properties of boreal forests. In particular, whenever fire suppression has reduced fires during longer, i.e. decadal or centennial ... -
“Blue Communities”: supporting sustainable and resilient marine management for coastal communities in SE Asia
(Open Science Centre, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)Millions of people rely on marine and coastal ecosystems for food, employment and their general well-being. In recent years, the marine environment has suffered under pressure from the multiple, and often conflicting, needs ...