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View article: Identifying seed fill and health predictors to expand seed‐based restoration of a foundational bunchgrass
Identifying seed fill and health predictors to expand seed‐based restoration of a foundational bunchgrass Open
Introduction Seed quality is vital for the success of seed‐based ecological restoration programs. Components like viability, germination, and dormancy often receive the most attention. But other aspects of seed quality, like seed fill and …
View article: Soil conditions and seeding rates influence outcomes of first‐year wiregrass ( <i>Aristida beyrichiana</i> ) restoration
Soil conditions and seeding rates influence outcomes of first‐year wiregrass ( <i>Aristida beyrichiana</i> ) restoration Open
The restoration of herbaceous groundcover species is a challenge in old‐growth grasslands and savannas. Many species persist via below‐ground structures and bud banks, and seed production is often variable. In pine savannas of the south‐ea…
View article: Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Open
This Wildlife of Florida Factsheet is one in a series of publication that were created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida's wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets…
View article: Desiccation tolerant yet short-lived seeds: A conundrum for post-harvest handling of a high restoration value bunchgrass?
Desiccation tolerant yet short-lived seeds: A conundrum for post-harvest handling of a high restoration value bunchgrass? Open
The successful preservation of seeds for future use depends on factors that maintain or limit seed viability. Yet, seed biology knowledge that would facilitate seed storage of most wild species used in ecosystem restoration is absent. This…
View article: Mycorrhizal fungi affect growth of an endemic bunchgrass in pine savannas
Mycorrhizal fungi affect growth of an endemic bunchgrass in pine savannas Open
Planting or sowing native perennial bunchgrasses is a common restoration practice in grasslands disturbed by agricultural or forestry operations. Bunchgrasses provide fine fuel loads for reinstating fire regimes that promote native plant c…
View article: High survival promotes bunchgrass persistence in old‐growth savannas under different fire regimes
High survival promotes bunchgrass persistence in old‐growth savannas under different fire regimes Open
Clonal perennial grasses are a key functional group in fire‐prone, old‐growth grasslands and savannas. They are flammable and can resist extinction for decades. Although clonal grasses as a functional group are considered resilient to fire…
View article: Competition limits first-year growth and flowering of wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) at a sandhills restoration site
Competition limits first-year growth and flowering of wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) at a sandhills restoration site Open
Uncertainty in ecosystem restoration can be mitigated by information on drivers of variability in restoration outcomes, especially through experimental study. In southeastern USA pine savannas, efforts to restore the perennial bunchgrass w…
View article: Pine trees structure plant biodiversity patterns in savannas
Pine trees structure plant biodiversity patterns in savannas Open
Overstory trees serve multiple functions in grassy savannas. Past research has shown that understory species can vary along gradients of canopy cover and basal area in savannas. This variation is frequently associated with light availabili…
View article: Smut fungus (<i>Langdonia walkerae</i>) incidence is lower in two bunchgrass species (<i>Aristida stricta</i> and <i>A. beyrichiana</i>) after fires early in the year
Smut fungus (<i>Langdonia walkerae</i>) incidence is lower in two bunchgrass species (<i>Aristida stricta</i> and <i>A. beyrichiana</i>) after fires early in the year Open
Premise In frequently burned southeastern USA pine‐grassland communities, wiregrass ( Aristida stricta and A. beyrichiana ) are dominant bunchgrasses whose flowers are infected during flowering by a smut fungus ( Langdonia walkerae ). We h…
View article: Increasing Large Wildfire in the Eastern United States
Increasing Large Wildfire in the Eastern United States Open
Large wildfires are increasing across numerous regions of the globe. While the West has remained a primary focus of wildfire research and resources in the U.S., recent signals suggest that wildfire risk is increasing in the eastern U.S. as…
View article: Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping
Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping Open
For homeowners who live in an area with a medium to high risk of wildfire, creating an area of defensible space is crucial for protecting homes. The movement of a wildfire is controlled primarily by the flammability of the plants present a…
View article: Developing Land in Florida with Fire in Mind: Recommendations for Designers, Developers, and Decision-Makers
Developing Land in Florida with Fire in Mind: Recommendations for Designers, Developers, and Decision-Makers Open
Fire protection is a necessary consideration when building homes and designing neighborhoods in Florida. The type, amount, and structure of vegetation surrounding the development and individual houses will affect the risk that homes will c…
View article: Prescribed Fire Size, Patchiness, and Pyrodiversity in the Southeastern United States
Prescribed Fire Size, Patchiness, and Pyrodiversity in the Southeastern United States Open
This publication aims to provide information on how variation in prescribed fire size and heterogeneity and their impact over time relate to the habitat needs of animals and plants that live in frequently burned savannas. Written by Jennif…
View article: Prescribed Fire as a Tool for Controlling Tick Populations in the Southeastern United States
Prescribed Fire as a Tool for Controlling Tick Populations in the Southeastern United States Open
There is an increase in reported tick-borne illnesses as the tick geographic range expands past historical boundaries. Prescribed fires, ignited intentionally for specific management goals, can indirectly affect tick abundance by disruptin…
View article: Landscaping in Florida with Fire in Mind
Landscaping in Florida with Fire in Mind Open
Wildfire risk depends on the landscape surrounding communities and the vegetation immediately surrounding homes. To protect their homes, residents should consider both the materials used to construct their houses and the vegetation type an…
View article: Wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) survival and reproduction after fire in a long-unburned pine savanna
Wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) survival and reproduction after fire in a long-unburned pine savanna Open
Restoring fire regimes is a major goal of biodiversity conservation efforts in fire-prone ecosystems from which fire has been excluded. In the southeastern U.S.A., nearly a century of fire exclusion in pine savannas has led to significant …
View article: Fire regimes are linked to precipitation patterns in the southeastern U.S.
Fire regimes are linked to precipitation patterns in the southeastern U.S. Open
See Commentary on: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.14727 ; See also Letter to the Editor on: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.15399
View article: A global meta-analysis of the ecological impacts of alien species on native amphibians
A global meta-analysis of the ecological impacts of alien species on native amphibians Open
The exponential increase in species introductions during the Anthropocene has brought about a major loss of biodiversity. Amphibians have suffered large declines, with more than 16% considered to be threatened by invasive species. We condu…
View article: An invasive legume increases perennial grass biomass: An indirect pathway for plant community change
An invasive legume increases perennial grass biomass: An indirect pathway for plant community change Open
The presence of native grasses in communities can suppress native forbs through competition and indirectly benefit these forbs by suppressing the invasion of highly competitive exotic species. We conducted a greenhouse experiment to examin…
View article: Supplementary material from "A global meta-analysis of the ecological impacts of alien species on native amphibians"
Supplementary material from "A global meta-analysis of the ecological impacts of alien species on native amphibians" Open
The exponential increase in species introductions during the Anthropocene has brought about a major loss of biodiversity. Amphibians have suffered large declines, with more than 16% considered to be threatened by invasive species. We condu…
View article: The Status of Biological Invasions and their Management in South Africa in 2017
The Status of Biological Invasions and their Management in South Africa in 2017 Open
For more details see: http://iasreport.sanbi.org.za For citations in policy documents: Van Wilgen, B.W. & Wilson, J.R. (Eds.) 2018. The status of biological invasions and their management in South Africa in 2017. South African National Bio…
View article: An assessment of the evolution, costs and effectiveness of alien plant control operations in Kruger National Park, South Africa
An assessment of the evolution, costs and effectiveness of alien plant control operations in Kruger National Park, South Africa Open
CITATION: Van Wilgen, B. W., et al. 2017. An assessment of the evolution, costs and effectiveness of alien plant control operations in Kruger National Park, South Africa. NeoBiota, 35:35-59, doi:10.3897/neobiota.35.12391.
View article: Using Multiscale Spatial Models to Assess Potential Surrogate Habitat for an Imperiled Reptile
Using Multiscale Spatial Models to Assess Potential Surrogate Habitat for an Imperiled Reptile Open
We failed to detect a positive association with marsh as a surrogate habitat at the HR scale; rather, EDBs exhibited significantly negative associations with all landscape patches except pine savanna. Within home range selection was charac…