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From information to participation and self-organization: Visions for European river basin management
Published on April 15, 2018
The European Union Water Framework Directive (EU WFD, 2000) calls for active inclusion of the public in the governance of waterbodies to enhance the effectiveness and legitimacy of water management schemes across the EU. As complex socio-ecological s... -
Assessing The Contribution Of Mobility In The European Union To Rubber Expansion
Published on July 1, 2021
Nearly three-quarters of global natural rubber production is used to produce tyres, supporting mobility around the globe. The projected increase in mobility could contribute to further expansion of rubber plantations and impact tropical ecosystems. W... -
Beyond Biodiversity Conservation: Land Sharing Constitutes Sustainable Agriculture in European Cultural Landscapes
Published on May 1, 2018
While the academic land sharing-land sparing debate peaked in the recognition that neither strategy alone may offer the best solution to integrate commodity production with biodiversity conservation, the lack of integrating the local realities of peo... -
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops
Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards. -
Using Enviro-weather to monitor European pine sawflies in Michigan
Published on May 5, 2015
Monitor growing degree days at a location near you to effectively time preventative spray applications for European pine sawflies. -
Lawn update: Summer stress shifts to fall recovery
Published on August 25, 2025
The summer of 2025 was one of extreme temperatures, high humidity and precipitation excesses and deficiencies. The result was stressed turf, turf death and less than perfect turfgrass conditions throughout the summer. -
Turfgrass pests: Sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs and grubs on the horizon
Published on August 17, 2016
Insect damage from sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs or grubs may be the reason some parts of your lawn didn’t green-up after recent rains. -
How to get effective grub control in your home lawn - update 2009
Published on April 15, 2009
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European apple sawfly damage found in southeast Michigan apple orchards
Published on June 30, 2009
The European apple sawfly can damage apple in three ways: a brownish discoloration to the receptacle or sepal from egg-laying, first instar larval scarring of the fruit and deep entries into the fruit. -
Be ready for European brown rot in tart cherries in 2014
Published on May 1, 2014
The potential for European brown rot infection is high this season in orchards with carryover shoot strikes from last year. Applications of Indar will be required for effective control if we experience cold, wet weather. -
Check pines now for European pine sawfly larvae
Published on May 28, 2013
European pine sawfly larvae quickly strip pines of older needles. Scout now for this pest before larvae reach their full size to damage pine trees. -
Non-Structural Flood Management in European Rural Mountain Areas-Are Scientists Supporting Implementation?
Published on December 1, 2021
Mountain areas are highly exposed to flood risks. The latter are increasing in the context of climate change, urbanization, and land use changes. Non-structural approaches such as nature-based solutions can provide opportunities to reduce the risks o... -
Evaluating transdisciplinary science to open research-implementation spaces in European social-ecological systems
Published on October 1, 2019
Researchers in multiple, related fields that address complex social and environmental challenges, have shown ongoing enthusiasm for applying transdisciplinary social-ecological systems (SES) research to promote sustainability. However, few studies ha... -
New-old options for European brown rot control in tart cherries
Published on May 3, 2016
Current information on fungicide efficacy for controlling European brown rot in Michigan tart cherries. -
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX
Published on January 1, 2021
Intensification of destabilizing processes in the world economy, increasing the impact of global challenges and the spread of uncertainty in the conditions of economic activity actualize scientific research to ensure a high level of economic security... -
Timing of egg-laying in relation to a female's social environment in European starlings
Published on May 1, 2024
It is widely assumed that female birds use nonphotic supplemental cues, including social factors, to fine-tune timing of egg-laying to local conditions, but our knowledge of the nature of these social cues and how they operate remains limited. We ana... -
Marine Spatial Planning cross-border cooperation in the 'European Macaronesia Ocean': A participatory approach
Published on October 1, 2021
Increasing interests in marine areas has led to conflicts, and planning of present and future uses is required to achieve sustainable management. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is dealt at a national level, but generally it includes ecological, physic... -
Towards biocultural realism: Connecting conservation with historical ecology and common sense. A European perspective
Published on March 1, 2025
In this perspective, we present and discuss four major causes of the worldwide nature conservation failure: 1) ideologies based on nature-culture dualism, 2) the bias prioritising forests in conservation, 3) the illusory objectiveness of selected bio... -
European frog-bit: Be on the lookout for this aggressive invasive plant
Published on June 2, 2024
European frog-bit is a prolific invasive aquatic plant that is creating a mess along the shores of the Great Lakes. -
The mystery of missing pine needles: European pine sawfly
Published on June 2, 2014
European pine sawfly larvae are a likely suspect when pines have missing second year needles.
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