Ecological Applications : a Publication of the Ecological Society of America
Overview
Ecological Applications, a publication of the Ecological Society of America, is a renowned journal that focuses on the application of ecological science to address environmental challenges. It features cutting-edge research, case studies, and reviews that explore the interactions between humans and the natural world, aiming to inform policy decisions and promote sustainable practices. With a multidisciplinary approach, this journal serves as a valuable resource for ecologists, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to bridge the gap between science and real-world solutions.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Ecol Appl
Start
1991
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year, 2000-
p-ISSN
1051-0761
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 428
238
SJR / Ranks: 1490
1755
CiteScore / Ranks: 2106
8.30
JIF / Ranks: 1573
5.0
Recent Articles
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Colomer M, Margalida A
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e3093.
PMID: 39968910
The prediction of population responses to environmental changes, including the effects of different management scenarios, is a useful tool and a necessary contributor to improving conservation decisions. Empirical datasets based...
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Giraldo-Ospina A, Bell T, Carr M, Caselle J
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e3092.
PMID: 39957275
Marine foundation species are critical for the structure and functioning of ecosystems and constitute the pillar of trophic chains while also providing a variety of ecosystem services. In recent decades,...
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Kiesewetter K, Rawstern A, Cline E, Ortiz G, Santamaria F, Coronado-Molina C, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70007.
PMID: 39950593
As ecosystems face unprecedented change and habitat loss, pursuing comprehensive and resilient habitat restoration will be integral to protecting and maintaining natural areas and the services they provide. Microbiomes offer...
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Bernal A, Stephens S, Callaham M, Collins B, Crotteau J, Dickinson M, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70003.
PMID: 39937098
The national Fire and Fire Surrogate (FFS) study was initiated more than two decades ago with the goal of evaluating the ecological impacts of mechanical treatments and prescribed fire in...
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Spies I, Spencer P, Punt A
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70002.
PMID: 39937056
Delineating a threshold migration rate for demographic independence important for understanding connectivity among fragmented populations and defining management units for conservation and harvest regulation. In turn, defining management units is...
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Olsson F, Carey C, Boettiger C, Harrison G, Ladwig R, Lapeyrolerie M, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70004.
PMID: 39936486
Near-term, iterative ecological forecasts can be used to help understand and proactively manage ecosystems. To date, more forecasts have been developed for aquatic ecosystems than other ecosystems worldwide, likely motivated...
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Sand H, Zimmermann B, Wabakken P, Eriksen A, Wikenros C
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70000.
PMID: 39930970
The return of large carnivores to areas with strong anthropogenic impact often results in conflicts among different interest groups. One cause of conflict is that large carnivores compete with humans...
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Zhang X, Yang G, Ning Y, Jiang L, Han X, Lu X
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70009.
PMID: 39930595
Annual mowing, a main management strategy of grasslands, would reduce primary productivity, though might increase plant diversity. Nitrogen (N) fertilization is widely used to raise productivity in global pastures, but...
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Baidya P, Roy S, Karapurkar J, Bagchi S
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Jan;
35(1):e3091.
PMID: 39888220
Grazing by large mammalian herbivores influences ecosystem structure and functions through its impacts on vegetation and soil, as well as by the influence on other animals such as arthropods. As...
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Schwandner I, Morrison T, Hopcraft J, Wall J, Hughey L, Boone R, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Jan;
35(1):e3094.
PMID: 39868640
Fencing is one of the most widely utilized tools for reducing human-wildlife conflict in agricultural landscapes. However, the increasing global footprint of fencing exceeds millions of kilometers and has unintended...