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Comparing Influences of Natural and Artificial Woody Habitat on Benthic Macroinvertebrates in a North Temperate LakeNARA Subscribed
Littoral habitat is an important organizing force in lacustrine food webs. Modification of littoral habitat directly impacts aquatic macroinvertebrates, which are important vectors between basal resources and higher trophic levels. Lakeshore residential development is a pervasive phenomenon often characterized by the loss of coarse woody habitat (CWH) from lakes, and the construction of artificial wooden structures (docks and...
Changes in Key Biodiversity Area networks following national comprehensive assessmentsNARA Subscribed
Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are sites of significance for the global persistence of biodiversity. Based on the Global Standard for the Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA Standard), published in 2016, sites are currently being assessed for KBA designation in a growing number of countries across the world. For these assessments, the KBA criteria are applied to all species and ecosystems with available data. We revie...
Microbial colonization and function of biofilms developing on plastics and bioplastics in a pristine mountain stream ecosystemNARA Subscribed
Streams naturally receive allochthonous particulate organic materials, but human activity may contribute additional plastic litter inputs, which can affect ecosystem functioning. Our objective was to assess the effect of plastic and bioplastic inputs on microbial biomass and function in a pristine mountain stream. To do that, fragments of plastics (polyethylene—PE, polypropylene—PP), bioplastics (polyhydroxyalkanoate—PHA, poly...
Conservation measures require accurate estimates of density and abundance and population trend assessments. The bonobo ( Pan paniscus ) is considered Endangered in the IUCN Red List. This classification assumes that available population data are representative. However, with only 30% of the bonobo’s historic geographical range surveyed, reliable information is needed to assess the species' population status. Here, we use infor...
Protecting an artificial savanna as a nature‐based solution to restore carbon and biodiversity in the Democratic Republic of the CongoNARA Subscribed
A large share of the global forest restoration potential is situated in artificial ‘unstable’ mesic African savannas, which could be restored to higher carbon and biodiversity states if protected from human‐induced burning. However, uncertainty on recovery rates in protected unstable savannas impedes science‐informed forest restoration initiatives. Here, we quantify the forest restoration success of anthropogenic fire exclusio...
Loblolly pine decline, characterized by an expanding area of declining and dead trees, is becoming increasingly prevalent in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) forests in central Alabama. A 3-year study was conducted to determine the fungal, root, and lower stem-infesting insect, and/or soil parameters associated with this decline. Hylastes salebrosus, Hylastes tenuis, Pachylobius picivorus, and Hylobius pales were significantly m...
The purpose of this study is to ascertain (1) consumers' willingness to participate in a market for environmentally certified hardwood products, and (2) the ‘price premium’ consumers would be willing to pay for a certified oak shelving board. Further, we test how demographics influence market participation and the price premium. Results were obtained through a telephone survey of 811 Pennsylvania residents. Overall, 42.2% supp...
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