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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: January 2015
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January 14, 2015. Protecting animal migration routes from biological invasions. Habitat destruction, climate change, unsustainable hunting and fishing practices, and barriers such as roads, power lines, dams, and wind farms, are some of the main factors affecting the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals ( CMS. On “ Future CMS Activities related to Invasive Alien Species. Eg through predation, comp...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: November 2012
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November 26, 2012. Union gives strength” against biological invasions. Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe). Was indeed the first attempt to assess the extent of the problem of biological invasions at the European level. The collection and analysis of data relative to over. DAISIE portal ( www.europe-aliens.org. In this context, and in continuity to DAISIE, the new project aims at. The web-page of the Action can be found at http:/ www.cost.eu/TD1209. Links to this post. In Europe the...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: October 2012
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October 22, 2012. Short story of a pet turning into pest. Every year since 1928 a competition takes place in Angels Camp, California: the Jumping Frog Jubilee, a popular event inspired by Mark Twain’s famous short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. At the time - the story was first published in 1865 - the now endangered California red-legged frog (. 65279;. Mark Twain portrait by Frederick Waddy. The American bullfrog in Italy © Photo: Riccardo Scalera. 2007 An overview of the natur...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: A silent invasion threatening European cities
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August 29, 2013. A silent invasion threatening European cities. Feral rabbit © Photo: Riccardo Scalera. The rabbit is only one of the many alien species introduced in urban environments and whose impact is discussed in the new IUCN report “. Invasive alien species: the urban dimension. Was produced and released as a key output of the conference “Invasive alien species: the urban dimension”. Which will take place on 5 September at IUCN Headquarters, Switzerland. Released in early September 2013. F. Alien ...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: Changing soundscapes. The spread of parakeets in Europe
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February 04, 2014. Changing soundscapes. The spread of parakeets in Europe. This is going to be another “noisy spring”. The melodious notes of native black birds, wrens and robins are being progressively replaced in many European towns by the frequent loud screeching calls of monk parakeets and rose ringed parakeets. The genuine “soundscape” of European towns is indeed rapidly changing,. Replaced by the exotic. Screeching calls of parakeets. Monk parakeet ( Myiopsitta monachus. In Europe most rose-ringed...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: The "birds" may have the right but the cat has the claws
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December 15, 2014. The "birds" may have the right but the cat has the claws. With just a little more care, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the problem, many islands may have remained a safe haven for many species now disappeared. In this context, a new book published by Wiley " Free-ranging cats. Behavior, ecology, management. Due to cat predation. It makes no difference whether the cats are owned (in which case their impact might be even more subtle, because often unnoticed), stray or fera...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: Selected publications
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Genovesi P, Booy O, Essl F, Jeschke J, Hulme P, McGeoch M, Pagad S, Roy H, Saul WC, Wilson J (2016). Progress toward pathways prioritization in compliance to Aichi Target 9. Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Twentieth meeting. Montreal, Canada, 25-30 April 2016. UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/20/INF/5. Rabitsch W, Genovesi P,. Biała K, Josefsson M, Essl F (2016). Developing and testing alien species indicators for Europe. Journal for Nature Conservation. 29:89–96. Nature 530, 281. Booy ...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: August 2013
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August 29, 2013. A silent invasion threatening European cities. Feral rabbit © Photo: Riccardo Scalera. The rabbit is only one of the many alien species introduced in urban environments and whose impact is discussed in the new IUCN report “. Invasive alien species: the urban dimension. Was produced and released as a key output of the conference “Invasive alien species: the urban dimension”. Which will take place on 5 September at IUCN Headquarters, Switzerland. Released in early September 2013. F. Alien ...
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NATURE CONSERVA©TION: February 2013
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February 27, 2013. Always look on the bright side of LIFE! Up to € 278 million are available to EU Member States for projects under the seventh LIFE call for proposals. NAT) and Information and Communication. INF) For example, according to the NAT application brochure:. Within the classic LIFE Nature projects most of the priorities listed in the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 may be effectively addressed: e.g. invasive alien species through control and eradication in and around Natura 2000 sites. Proje...
