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Fire effects in a landscape of fear : food availability and perceived predation risk as potential determinants of patch utilization by herbivore prey by Kymmell, David

“…Results & discussion: In two of the three areas I did not find a difference in patch utilization between the burned and the control site for mountain hare. In one area there even was a significantly higher patch utilization in the burned site instead of the control, and this made sense since mountain hare utilization was positively correlated to the number of tree logs in two of the three areas. …”

Agricultural biodiversity in the Tajik Pamirs by Giuliani, A., Oudenhoven, F.J.W. van, Mubalieva, S.

“…This study investigates the role that local fruit varieties can play in achieving the dual objectives of food sovereignty and income generation in the Tajik Pamir Mountains. In this very harsh environment, agriculture is characterized by a great diversity of fruit varieties central to local food culture and household security. …”
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Inventaire des techniques de culture dans les montagnes du Nord Vietnam by Ha, P. Q., Thiet, N. V., Orange, Didier, Tran Duc Toan, Pomel, S.

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Milk performance of lifetime underfed cows of different genotype (Zebu or Zebu x Friesian) in the tropics by Jenet, A., Tegegne, Azage, Osuji, P.O., Yimegnuhal, A., Kreuzer, M., McCrabb, G.J., Fernández Rivera, S.

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Weight development of lifetime underfed cows of different genotype (Zebu or Zebu x Friesian) in the tropics by Jenet, A., Tegegne, Azage, Osuji, P.O., Yimegnuhal, A., Kreuzer, M., McCrabb, G.J., Fernández Rivera, S.

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Soil Erosion: Developing agroforestry in Haiti by Buteau, Louis

“…Developing agroforestry in a mountain setting means battling with soil erosion and breathing new life into Haiti s agriculture...…”
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The Future of Speciality Coffee: Adaptation through Climate Smart Agricultural Practices: Presentaation at SCAA Lecture Series - Atlanta, GA USA by Bunn, Christian

“…Opening presentation on a panel discussion with Kuerig Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Rainforest Alliance and Root Capital.…”
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Climate change in a small transboundary tributary of the Syr Darya calls for effective cooperation and adaptation by Stucker, D., Kazbekov, Jusipbek S., Yakubov, Murat, Wegerich, Kai

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Lao's Policy Pathways by International Water Management Institute

“…This week we are in the mountainous nation of Laos talking to the countries policy coherence experts about advancing food, land, and water system development.…”
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Chenopods, Chenopodium spp. by Partap, T., Joshi, B.D., Galwey, Nicholas W., Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…It is less well known that Chenopodium was a common component of farming systems in the hilly and mountainous regions of Asia, particularly the Himalayas, the Hangduan mountains and the chain of uplands extending beyond the eastern fringes of the Himalayas as far as Taiwan. …”
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An evaluation of the growth and yield of perennial cereals in two contrasting environments by Innes, P. J., Newell, M. T., Pembleton, K. G., Hayes, R. C., Radanielson, A. M.

“…This research compared the growth of three candidate perennial cereals, intermediate wheatgrass, mountain rye, and hybrid perennial wheat, to a forage species (tall wheatgrass) and an annual winter wheat. …”
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Agroforestry generates multiple ecosystem services on hillsides of Central America by Castro, Aracely, Rivera Peña, Mariela, Ferreira, Oscar, Amézquita Collazos, Edgar, Wélchez-Alvarez, Luis, Rao, Idupulapati M.

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Tree population dynamics of three altitudinal vegetation communities on Mount Cameroon (1989-2004) by Forboseh, P.F., Sunderland, Terry C.H., Comiskey, J.A., Balinga, M.

“…Throughout the study period, the stocking level of trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) = 10 cm in the three forests were lower than in pan-tropical stands suggesting a significant impact of volcanic and human-related activities on the vegetation communities on the mountain. Annual mortality rates in the submontane and montane forests were consistent with those reported for comparable altitudinal ranges in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. …”
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Assessments of fodder values of 3 indigenous and 1 exotic woody plant species in the highlands of central Ethiopia by Mekonnen, Kindu, Glatzel, G., Sieghardt, M.

“…Leaves and twigs of indigenous woody plant species are used as a source of supplemental animal feed in the mountainous landscapes of central Ethiopia. A study was carried out from 2004 to 2006 to assess the nutritional value of three indigenous and one exotic species, based on the chemical composition, tannin contents, in vitro dry matter digestibility, and digestible energy. …”
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Brisket (high altitude) disease in Ethiopia cattle: Cases investigated by Njau, B.C., Kasali, O.B.

“…Reports results of an investigation on Brisket (high mountain) disease in calves born at the ILCA Debre Berhan Station. …”
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Re-greening Tanzania's Usambara by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Axe and fire are destroying the forest of the East Usambara mountains in Tanzania. These forests of northern Tanzania are rich in plants and animals and protect an important watershed. …”
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What is the monetary value of a clean environment in The Himalayas? by Grossman, Victor

“…The Himalayas is the world highest mountain system containing famous mountains such as Mt. …”
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Estimating the timing of animal and plant phenophases in a boreal landscape in Northern Sweden (Västerbotten) using camera traps by Young, Sherry

“…However, despite the lack of significant results for ungulates phenology, strong patterns have been assessed between the change in mountain hare coat colour and the whiteness of the landscape. …”

Klassning av fjällbjörkskog enligt FAO:s definition av skogsmark med hjälp av flygburen laserskanning by Lindgren, Nils

“…The methods and problems that emerged from this study can be important experiences for potential future mapping of the forest land in the Swedish mountains. …”

Research Priorities for the Conservation and Sustainable Governance of Andean Forest Landscapes by Mathez Stiefel, S.L., Peralvo, M., Báez, S., Rist, S., Buytaert, Wouter, Cuesta, F., Fadrique, B., Feeley, K.J., Groth, A.A.P., Homeier, J., Llambi, L.D., Locatelli, Bruno, López Sandoval, M.F., Malizia, A., Young, K.R.

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