Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus
Farmland birds are in steep decline and agri-environment schemes (AES) to counteract these biodiversity losses are expensive and inefficient. Here we test a novel AES, Birdfields', designed using detailed ecological knowledge of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus. Curren...
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ftunigroningenpu:oai:pure.rug.nl:publications/2b6bfdeb-70ef-454e-b4ef-43ea60c5424d 2024-06-23T07:52:13+00:00 Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus Schlaich, Almut E. Klaassen, Raymond H. G. Bouten, Willem Both, Christiaan Koks, Ben J. 2015-10 application/pdf https://hdl.handle.net/11370/2b6bfdeb-70ef-454e-b4ef-43ea60c5424d https://research.rug.nl/en/publications/2b6bfdeb-70ef-454e-b4ef-43ea60c5424d https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12299 https://pure.rug.nl/ws/files/85673747/Testing_a_novel_agri_environment_scheme_based_on_the_ecology_of_the_target_species.pdf eng eng https://research.rug.nl/en/publications/2b6bfdeb-70ef-454e-b4ef-43ea60c5424d info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Schlaich , A E , Klaassen , R H G , Bouten , W , Both , C & Koks , B J 2015 , ' Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus ' , Ibis , vol. 157 , no. 4 , pp. 713-721 . https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12299 agri-environment schemes biodiversity Circus pygargus Common Vole conservation farmland birds GPS-tracking AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION STEWARDSHIP SCHEME FORAGING HABITAT FIELD MARGINS MANAGEMENT POPULATIONS LANDSCAPES RESPONSES article 2015 ftunigroningenpu https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12299 2024-06-10T16:20:11Z Farmland birds are in steep decline and agri-environment schemes (AES) to counteract these biodiversity losses are expensive and inefficient. Here we test a novel AES, Birdfields', designed using detailed ecological knowledge of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus. Current AES, such as field margins, that aim to improve foraging conditions (i.e. vole densities) for harriers are inefficient, as prey are difficult to capture in tall set-aside habitat. Birdfields' combines strips of set-aside to boost vole numbers and strips of alfalfa, as voles are accessible after alfalfa has been harvested. We found that vole numbers were generally highest in set-aside. Montagu's Harriers fitted with GPS-loggers used Birdfields' intensively after mowing, preferring mown to unmown strips. Thus, prey availability appeared more important than prey abundance. Thus, Birdfields', as a targeted AES for Montagu's Harriers, is more effective than previous AES due to increased prey accessibility. An additional advantage of Birdfields' is that it is considerably cheaper, due to the harvest of alfalfa. We advocate that AES should always include monitoring and research activities, aiming at a more adaptive conservation approach. Article in Journal/Newspaper Common vole University of Groningen research database Ibis 157 4 713 721 |
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agri-environment schemes biodiversity Circus pygargus Common Vole conservation farmland birds GPS-tracking AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION STEWARDSHIP SCHEME FORAGING HABITAT FIELD MARGINS MANAGEMENT POPULATIONS LANDSCAPES RESPONSES |
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Farmland birds are in steep decline and agri-environment schemes (AES) to counteract these biodiversity losses are expensive and inefficient. Here we test a novel AES, Birdfields', designed using detailed ecological knowledge of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus. Current AES, such as field margins, that aim to improve foraging conditions (i.e. vole densities) for harriers are inefficient, as prey are difficult to capture in tall set-aside habitat. Birdfields' combines strips of set-aside to boost vole numbers and strips of alfalfa, as voles are accessible after alfalfa has been harvested. We found that vole numbers were generally highest in set-aside. Montagu's Harriers fitted with GPS-loggers used Birdfields' intensively after mowing, preferring mown to unmown strips. Thus, prey availability appeared more important than prey abundance. Thus, Birdfields', as a targeted AES for Montagu's Harriers, is more effective than previous AES due to increased prey accessibility. An additional advantage of Birdfields' is that it is considerably cheaper, due to the harvest of alfalfa. We advocate that AES should always include monitoring and research activities, aiming at a more adaptive conservation approach. |
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Schlaich, Almut E. Klaassen, Raymond H. G. Bouten, Willem Both, Christiaan Koks, Ben J. |
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Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus |
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Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus |
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Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus |
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Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus |
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Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus |
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testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, montagu's harrier circus pygargus |
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Schlaich , A E , Klaassen , R H G , Bouten , W , Both , C & Koks , B J 2015 , ' Testing a novel agri-environment scheme based on the ecology of the target species, Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus ' , Ibis , vol. 157 , no. 4 , pp. 713-721 . https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12299 |
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