A5041139071- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Plant and animal studies
- Mining and Resource Management
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Soil Moisture and Remote Sensing
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
University College Dublin
2004-2024
United States Department of Agriculture
2004
Agricultural Research Service
2004
Colorado State University
2002
Drylands occur worldwide and are particularly vulnerable to climate change because dryland ecosystems depend directly on soil water availability that may become increasingly limited as temperatures rise. Climate will both impact plant biomass, with resulting indirect feedbacks moisture. Thus, the net of direct effects moisture requires better understanding. We used ecohydrological simulation model SOILWAT at sites from temperate around globe disentangle contributions additional indirect,...
The OPRAM (Online Pest Risk Analysis Model) project is developing an open source web application, which will be used in guiding risk assessment and surveillance of high priority plant pests across Ireland. Current models predict the timing adult emergence during year using accumulative growing degree day model, but overwintering not typically included (for example : https://www.usanpn.org/vis-tool). inclusion particularly important when predicting a pest’s end-of-year phenology for...
Abstract: Question: Is there a difference in plant species and life form composition between two major patch types at biome transition zone? Are subordinate associated with different the shortgrass steppe — Chihuahuan desert grassland this association related to differences soil texture geographic range of species? Location: central New Mexico, USA. Methods: Patches dominated by either Bouteloua gracilis , dominant steppe, or eriopoda grasslands, were sampled for occurrence within 1500‐ha...
Question: Is there a difference in plant species and life form composition between two major patch types at biome transition zone? Are subordinate associated with different the shortgrass steppe - Chihuahuan desert grassland this association related to differences soil texture geographic range of species? Location: central New Mexico, USA. Methods: Patches dominated by either Bouteloua gracilis, dominant steppe, or eriopoda, grasslands, were sampled for occurrence within 1500-ha transitional...
Abstract: Question: In the same landscape context — at a desert grassland‐shrubland transition zone, how does subdominant plant abundance vary in microsites around dominant grasses and shrubs? Location: Sevilleta LTER, New Mexico, USA (34°21’N; 106°53’W; 1650 m a.s.l.). Methods: We compared distribution of plants canopy, canopy edge interspace individual shrubs ( Larrea tridentata ) Bouteloua eriopoda zone that has been encroached by within past 50 ‐ 100 a. Plots variable size according to...
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (BRs) comprise core conservation areas supported by a buffer and transition zone of sustainable development. This zoning can help manage urbanisation around areas. Although it is policy to measure the number BRs that have interactions with urban areas, there has been no systematic assessment biospheres since 2008. research addresses this deficit measuring extent all designated within European Union (EU). Using Copernicus Urban Atlas, proximity Functional Areas...
Abstract Applied research involves interactions between different organisations—academia, industry, government. Breakdowns in communication can occur during these which alter a project's outcome. We omit how we encounter and overcome problems from scientific manuscripts mask the social cultural considerations that are critical to success. Autoethnography is form of structured reflection whereby researchers use personal experience contribute understanding collaborative processes. propose an...
Irish guidance for Integrated Biodiversity Impact Assessment provides a methodological approach integrating impact assessment requirements, with regard to biodiversity, under EU and legislation. Preparation of the was supported by extensive consultation, including international national surveys. These offered insights into issues affecting treatment biodiversity in practice as well expert opinion on factors supporting development more integrated adaptive approach. This paper contrasts...
Soil moisture is a key soil characteristic that must be taken into account when planning agricultural management activity e.g. trafficking of land or timing nutrient application. Traditionally, measured using point-scale sensors directly through field sampling followed by drying-weighing the sample in laboratory.  However, due to spatial heterogeneity soils, varies significantly within few meters single paddock, which limits usefulness traditional methods for decisions. In contrast,...
The built environment, including buildings, distribution systems, and infrastructure, is instrumental to addressing climate change. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which includes Climate (CIA), provides a means of promoting action in the construction sector. CIA both assessment greenhouse gas emissions adaptation change (according EIA Directive 2014/52/EU). aim this research was develop an enhanced understanding challenges opportunities associated with current approaches Ireland. data...