Category: Research summaries

Agriculture, Plant and soil ecology, Research summaries

Cover crop mixtures enhance multiple ecosystem functions: A global meta-analysis

In this blog post, Yunhui Liu and team share insights from their recent global meta-analysis on how cover crop mixtures can enhance agricultural sustainability by promoting multiple ecosystem functions. As agriculture faces growing challenges from climate change and land degradation, cover crops are increasingly recognized as an essential tool for improving soil health and farm resilience. While the use of single-species cover crops is well … Continue reading Cover crop mixtures enhance multiple ecosystem functions: A global meta-analysis

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Monitoring and methods, Research summaries

Field Diaries: Mariana Silva Ferriera

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. Mariana Silva Ferreira shares being involved in the largest long-term monitoring study on small mammals based in Brazil. About the Author Mariana Silva Ferreira, she/her Affiliation: Ecology interests: Population ecology, life histories, mammals Overview of fieldwork For over 10 years, I was part of the team at the Vertebrate … Continue reading Field Diaries: Mariana Silva Ferriera

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Agriculture, Research summaries

Field Diaries: A regenerative agriculture model rooted in Goan tradition

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this first-person pictorial account, Apeksha Khedekar explores their time spent researching the sustainability of homestead farming among tribal populations in Goa. About the author I was a master’s student in environmental science with a specialisation in ecological sciences at the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development … Continue reading Field Diaries: A regenerative agriculture model rooted in Goan tradition

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Exploring Regeneration Projects in South Wales: A Case Study

Field reflections written by Zac, Jack, Chris, Josh and Finn, students attending the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. What have you been working on? Since the 1980s, the valleys have been widely impacted by the coal mine closures, impacting not only local communities but also the surrounding wildlife. Cwmtillery, a village in South Wales, is a good example of this. … Continue reading Exploring Regeneration Projects in South Wales: A Case Study

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The impact of downhill skiing on birds

Mattia Brambilla & Francesca Roseo share their experience researching the impact of skiing on biodiversity. Up and down mountains, along with their winged inhabitants For many years, both of us have been passionate skiers. We engaged in ski competitions in our youth and deeply enjoyed downhill skiing, along with the other various outdoor activities in the mountains. But then something changed along the way. Ski … Continue reading The impact of downhill skiing on birds

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Grasslands, Invasive species, Research summaries

Fire season and drought influence fire effects on invasive grasses

In this Q&A, we discussed with author Charlotte Reemts the background behind her team’s recently published meta-analysis focused on invasive bluestems. Why study this group of grasses? Warm-season grasses from these two genera (Bothriochloa and Dichanthium) are interesting because they are important species in their native ranges but have also been introduced into other grasslands around the world. In many grasslands around the world, you … Continue reading Fire season and drought influence fire effects on invasive grasses

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Forests, Plant and soil ecology, Research summaries, Restoration

The potential of second-growth forests for bird diversity in a small holder landscape

Mareike Kortmann and co-authors share a summary about their latest study which focusses on the ability of sample coverage to impact diversity measures of bird communities in tropical lowland forests. Tropical old-growth forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, leading to concerning biodiversity loss. But amidst this global decline, some forest areas are also recovering. Second-growth forests—those that regenerate after agricultural use—may offer valuable contributions … Continue reading The potential of second-growth forests for bird diversity in a small holder landscape

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Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is fast-eroding. Yet, as far as Ecology is concerned, it is … Continue reading Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

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Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London as a Development Specialist. What project are you currently working on that you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

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Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Daniel Banks shares their story collecting citizen science data as part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Space4Nature project. Tell us about yourself My name is Daniel Banks and I work at the Surey Wildlife Trust as the Citizen Science Officer. What project are you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

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