A Scientific Framework for Managing Urban Natural Areas by Frank J. Mazzotti, Carol Morganstern

“… The purposes of this paper are: to present a scientific framework for managing urban natural areas; to discuss general ecological issues and management concerns identified from our early efforts at applying this approach to Broward County ESL sites; and to discuss the Pine Island Ridge ESL site as a case study. …”
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A Scientific Framework for Managing Urban Natural Areas by Frank J. Mazzotti, Carol Morganstern

“… The purposes of this paper are: to present a scientific framework for managing urban natural areas; to discuss general ecological issues and management concerns identified from our early efforts at applying this approach to Broward County ESL sites; and to discuss the Pine Island Ridge ESL site as a case study. …”
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Disentangling the effects of eutrophication and natural variability on macrobenthic communities across French coastal lagoons by Jones, Auriane G., Schaal, Gauthier, Boyé, Aurélien, Creemers, Marie, Derolez, Valérie, Desroy, Nicolas, Fiandrino, Annie, Mouton, Théophile L., Simier, Monique, Smith, Niamh, Ouisse, Vincent

“…Owing to their position at the interface between land and sea, they are also subject to increasing human impacts, which alter their ecological functioning. Because coastal lagoons are naturally highly variable in their environmental conditions, disentangling the effects of anthropogenic disturbances like eutrophication from those of natural variability is a challenging, yet necessary issue to address. …”
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Management and sustainability of ground-mounted solar parks requires consideration of vegetation succession as an omnipresent process by Markus Zaplata

“…In this way, simply anticipating the ecological succession process and taking it into account when planning and managing a solar park can boost overall sustainability. …”
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The process and logical mechanism of agricultural production space contraction in mountainous areas based on actor-network theory：A case study of Lishi Village in Longde County, Ni... by CHEN Kunqiu, CHEN Yunya, LIANG Yajia, ZHENG Yuhan

“…[Objective] The rapid contraction of agricultural production space poses a threat to national food security, ecological safety and social stability. Clarifying the pattern and mechanism of agricultural production space contraction is of great significance to the high-quality development of agriculture and rural revitalization. …”
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Learning theological ethics through the Heidelberg Catechism by D. F. Ottati

“…It also suggests a revision of the catechism’s basic theology in light of the current ecological crisis and in conjunction with a theocentric strand in Reformed theologies of creation. …”
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The Importance and Status of Florida Coral Reefs: Questions and Answers by Cory J. Krediet, Kim Ritchie, Max Teplitski

“…Krediet, Kim Ritchie, and Max Teplitski, addresses some questions regarding coral reef biology, coral reef health, and the ecological and economic benefits coral reefs provide. …”
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The Importance and Status of Florida Coral Reefs: Questions and Answers by Cory J. Krediet, Kim Ritchie, Max Teplitski

“…Krediet, Kim Ritchie, and Max Teplitski, addresses some questions regarding coral reef biology, coral reef health, and the ecological and economic benefits coral reefs provide. …”
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Mediação social e agroecologia: trajetórias e desafios dos agentes do Núcleo Missões da Rede Ecovida de Agroecologia by Cristina Bremm, Everton Lazzaretti Picolotto

“…Considering this context, the purpose of this article is to deal with complexity in social mediation relations involving ecological farmers, technicians and leaders linked to Missões Nucleus from Ecovida Agroecology Network, located in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul state. …”
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Promotion of tourist potentials, traffic and investments as the basis of the economic development of Vranjska Banja by Novović Milan, Lukić Aleksandar, Ostojić Bojana, Pećić Milutin

“…The contribution of the work is reflected in the identification of appropriate solutions that can be the basis for formulating the economic development strategy of Vranjska Banja as an ecological destination.…”
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A construção social da qualidade na produção agroalimentar: o caso do arroz "Amigo do Taim"1 by Flávio Sacco dos Anjos, Gisela Loureiro Duarte

“…The article analyzes the trajectory that culminated in the creation of organic rice "Amigo do Taim", revealing the nature ofthe social ties that were being woven to develop a unique process of social construction of quality in a specifíc region ofRio Grande do Sul, in the close to one ofthe main natural reserves of this Brazilian state, the Taim Ecological Sta-tion. The initiative came amid the search for economic viability for a group of families settled in the extreme south of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. …”
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Climate narratives in educational agendas: On the value of time for pedagogical research and environmental policies by José Antonio Caride, José Gutiérrez Pérez, Pablo Ángel Meira Cartea

“…We conclude by highlighting that educational research must take into account the rhythms of the crisis: from the temporal dimension (synchronic and diachronic) inherent to anthropogenic climate change, up to the dimension that must be incorporated, as a key factor, in any socio-ecological transition that promotes lifestyles that are ecologically and socially sustainable, fair, and equitable.…”
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Environmental Services Provided by Tampa's Urban Forest by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Northrop, provides a brief overview and results from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa from February to July 2007. …”
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Possibilities of implementing smart contracts in the rent-a-car sector by Tošić Violeta, Radulović Zoran, Borković Milana, Tošić Teodora

“…The application of smart contracts in this sector can be a key factor contributing to the sustainable development of tourism by promoting ecological practices and responsible behavior among travelers.…”
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Railroad Vine: Ipomoea pes-caprae, a Florida Native Plant by Stephen H. Brown, Joy Hazell

“…Brown and Joy Hazell, describes this pantropic vine found on beaches and dunes throughout peninsular Florida — geographic distribution, ecological function, growth habit, morphology and reproduction, and planting and maintenance guidelines. …”
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Environmental Services Provided by Tampa's Urban Forest by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Northrop, provides a brief overview and results from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa from February to July 2007. …”
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Railroad Vine: Ipomoea pes-caprae, a Florida Native Plant by Stephen H. Brown, Joy Hazell

“…Brown and Joy Hazell, describes this pantropic vine found on beaches and dunes throughout peninsular Florida — geographic distribution, ecological function, growth habit, morphology and reproduction, and planting and maintenance guidelines. …”
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Wetland Eutrophication: Early Warning Biogeochemical Indicators by Alan L. Wright

“…Wright, describes the effects of nutrients in the Everglades and identifies sensitive early-warning indicators of ecological changes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009. …”
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Reducing the risk of introducing or spreading nonindigenous plants, animals, and microorganisms through science and engineering fair projects by Charles Jacoby

“… Circular 1499, an 11-page circular by Charles Jacoby, describes the risk that scientific study of organisms in biological or ecological sciences may lead to introduction of non-indigenous organisms outside their native or existing ranges, and encourages participants in science and engineering fair projects to explicitly manage this risk. …”
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Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini) by Donald W. Hall

“…The article also discusses the butterfly’s mimicry, pollination biology, and the ecological significance of its interactions with host plants and predators. …”
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