A5069927590- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Cellular Automata and Applications
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Climate change and permafrost
- Cryospheric studies and observations
York University
2018-2023
Miami University
2019
Abstract Identifying and establishing the relative importance of different anthropogenic pathways invasive non-native species (INNS) introduction is critical for effective management their establishment spread in long-term. Angling has been identified as one these pathways. An online survey 680 British anglers was conducted to establish patterns movement by abroad, awareness use biosecurity practices. The revealed that 44% travelled abroad fishing, visiting 72 countries. France most...
Abstract Recognizing how climate change will impact populations can aid in making decisions about approaches for conservation of endangered species. The blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) is a federally species that, despite protection, remains extremely arid, hot areas and may be at risk extirpation due to change. We collected data on the field-active body temperatures, preferred temperatures upper thermal tolerance G. sila. then described available habitat using biophysical models,...
Abstract Globally, no species is exempt from the constraints associated with limited available habitat or resources, and endangered in particular warrant critical examination. In most cases, these are restricted to locations, relative likelihood of resource use within space they can access important. Using Gambelia sila , one first vertebrate listed as endangered, we used selection function analysis telemetry remotely sensed data identity key drivers selected versus locations for this...
Numerous pressures influence the ecological capacity and health of drylands globally. Shrubs are often a critical component these systems can function positively as foundation species through facilitation other species. Nonetheless, limited attention has been paid to potential negative indirect effects shrubs. Here, we tested hypothesis that plant both accelerate invasion process amplify an invader on native community. The invasive Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens capitalized by resident shrub...
Abstract Positive associations between animals and foundational shrub species are frequent in desert ecosystems for shelter, resources, refuge, other key ecological processes. Herein, we tested the impact of density Ephedra californica on presence habitat use federally endangered lizard species, Gambelia sila . To do this, used a 3‐year radio telemetry dataset satellite‐based counts across sites at Carrizo Plain National Monument San Luis Obispo County, CA. The effect was contrasted with...
Earth's dryland (hyper-arid, arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid) ecosystems face increasing aridity invasion by exotic plant species. In concert, these global changes threaten the biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, economic viability of drylands worldwide, with critical implications for environmental quality human wellbeing. Positive interactions (facilitation) from shrubs can buffer native communities against aridity, but this could backfire if species are facilitated more than natives....
Abstract The biodiversity–ecosystem function literature provides a useful framework to examine many processes associated with species diversity in ecology. One such context is the maintenance of biodiversity by facilitation arid ecosystems. Here, we examined complex interactions between local plant richness and intensity shrub for maintaining communities. A synthesis including meta‐analysis was used compile nearly 600 papers on positive mediated shrubs dryland communities (search terms:...
There is a gap between fundamental science and managers. are many general solutions including the need to better leverage primary scientific literature for decision-making. Herein, we provide list of 10 simple rules support environmental management through writing suggest practices more transparent publications. These can also be used as checklist reusing when searching relevant evidence in sciences. We structure knowledge papers connections within sustainable societies.
Habitat features associated with nest locations can affect survival and reproductive success of individuals living at particular sites. In this study we analyzed vegetation nests prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster), in 0.1 ha outdoor enclosures, found they differed from plants randomly selected locations. Although changed during the 15 wk study, tended to provide cover (taller plants) or impede predators (thornier plants). Vegetation close as well habitat patch (enclosure) where was located...
Environmental heterogeneity is a critical mediator of animal community composition and structure. Dominant plants increase environmental resources for communities through the provision habitat, structure, resources. However, interactions with can be species life-stage-specific depending on benefits provided to animals. We examined associational behaviour bird dominant woody plants. Phenological shifts that are product seasonality influence plant-animal associations were also repeat surveys.Â...
An environmental management challenge is an opportunity to use fundamental science inform evidence-based decisions for stakeholders and conservationists. Contemporary embracing open increasingly conscious of reproduciblility. Synergistically, applying these two paradigms in concert advances our capacity move beyond context dependency singlular thinking reverse engineer solutions from published scientific evidence associated with one many. Herein, we provide a short list principles that can...
An environmental management challenge is an opportunity to use fundamental science inform evidence-based decisions for stakeholders and conservationists. Contemporary embracing open increasingly conscious of reproduciblility. Synergistically, applying these two paradigms in concert advances our capacity move beyond context dependency singlular thinking reverse engineer solutions from published scientific evidence associated with one many. Herein, we provide a short list principles that can...
Habitat heterogeneity is a critical determinant of animal community composition and structure in some ecosystems. Plants can increase habitat resources for communities through the provision habitat, structure, resources. However, interactions with plants be species life-stage-specific depending on benefits provided to organism by foundation species. We examined association behaviour bird various microsites. tested hypothesis that abundance richness birds will differ at microsites frequency...