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Article: Studies from B. Smith and colleagues reveal new findings on applied ecology.
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- Ecology, Environment & Conservation
- Article date:
- June 5, 2009
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According to recent research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, "UK agri-environment schemes rarely address within-crop biodiversity yet this habitat is used almost exclusively by some taxa. With the removal of set-aside, maximizing the ecological services provided by in-crop management options is critical."
"Field trials of small undrilled patches in the cropped area have been shown to increase skylark Alauda arvensis numbers and breeding productivity. This response may reflect a benefit for lower trophic levels, such as the invertebrates and arable plants on which birds feed. The technique has now been adopted as an option in the Environmental ...