Cost-benefit trade-offs of bird activity in apple orchards

Birds active in apple orchards in south–eastern Australia can contribute positively (e.g., control crop pests) or negatively (e.g., crop damage) to crop yields. Our study is the first to identify net outcomes of these activities, using six apple orchards, varying in management intensity, in south–ea...

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Main Authors: Rebecca K. Peisley, Manu E. Saunders, Gary W. Luck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2179.pdf