Ecological and human dimensions of management of feral horses in Australia: a review
In Australia, the management of feral horse populations is a contentious issue, owing to their
pluralistic status as an introduced pest and a national icon. In this review, we synthesise …
pluralistic status as an introduced pest and a national icon. In this review, we synthesise …
[PDF][PDF] Managing bird damage to fruit and other horticultural crops
JP Tracey, B Mary, Q Hart, G Saunders, R Sinclair - 2007 - researchgate.net
Bird damage is a significant problem in Australia with total damage to horticultural
production estimated at nearly $300 million annually. Over 60 bird species are known to …
production estimated at nearly $300 million annually. Over 60 bird species are known to …
What to call a dog? A review of the common names for Australian free-ranging dogs
Wildlife research is informed by human values and interests, and these are reflected in, and
reinforced by, the language used to describe particular species and animals. Examining …
reinforced by, the language used to describe particular species and animals. Examining …
Management of wild canids in Australia: free-ranging dogs and red foxes
Wild canids are widespread across most of mainland Australia. They can have major
impacts on livestock production and biodiversity values and often necessitate active …
impacts on livestock production and biodiversity values and often necessitate active …
Understanding the threats posed by non-native species: public vs. conservation managers
Public perception is a key factor influencing current conservation policy. Therefore, it is
important to determine the influence of the public, end-users and scientists on the …
important to determine the influence of the public, end-users and scientists on the …
Vegetation restoration measures: Increasing plant height suppresses population densities of plateau pikas
W Wei, X Yao, Y Zhang, Q Zhen, M Qin… - Land Degradation & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) are often regarded as pests when their population
densities exceed a certain threshold. Vegetation restoration measures are commonly used …
densities exceed a certain threshold. Vegetation restoration measures are commonly used …
Seven considerations about dingoes as biodiversity engineers: the socioecological niches of dogs in Australia
Australian dingoes have recently been suggested as a tool to aid biodiversity conservation
through the reversal or prevention of trophic cascades and mesopredator release. However …
through the reversal or prevention of trophic cascades and mesopredator release. However …
The importance of long-term social research in enabling participation and develo** engagement strategies for new dengue control technologies
D McNaughton - 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background In recent years, new strategies aimed at reducing the capacity of mosquito
vectors to transmit dengue fever have emerged. As with earlier control methods, they will …
vectors to transmit dengue fever have emerged. As with earlier control methods, they will …
Assessing local attitudes and perceptions of non-native species to inform management of novel ecosystems
CL Lewis, EF Granek, M Nielsen-Pincus - Biological Invasions, 2019 - Springer
The formation of novel ecosystems by non-native species poses management challenges
that are both socially and ecologically complex. Negative attitudes towards non-native …
that are both socially and ecologically complex. Negative attitudes towards non-native …
Impact of invasive plants in aquatic ecosystems
A Hassan, IA Nawchoo - Bioremediation and Biotechnology: Sustainable …, 2020 - Springer
Lakes are of great cultural, aesthetic, socioeconomic, and ecological value. They provided
incalculable benefits to the people throughout the world. They are essential for the …
incalculable benefits to the people throughout the world. They are essential for the …