Publications by authors named "M E Brunson"
Disturbance to ecosystems in parks and protected areas from nature-based tourism and recreation is increasing in scale and severity, as are the impacts of climate change-but there is limited research examining the degree to which these anthropogenic disturbances interact. In this perspective paper, we draw on the available literature to expose complex recreation and climate interactions that may alter ecosystems of high conservation value such that important species and processes no longer persist. Our emphasis is on ecosystems in high demand for tourism and recreation that also are increasingly experiencing stress from climate change.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increasing worldwide spread of non-native species is both a component and a consequence of environmental change, and islands are especially vulnerable to negative effects. Efforts to control non-native species often include public education intended to promote behaviors designed to reduce or reverse their spread. To inform the use of information strategies to control the invasive, non-native frog Eleutherodactylus coqui in Hawaii, USA, we surveyed over 700 property owners about their attitudes and behaviors regarding the species.
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- Protected areas (PAs) offer numerous benefits but face challenges in meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders, highlighting the need for improved management strategies.
- The "solutioning" process promotes peer-learning to better address these challenges, exemplified by the PANORAMA-Solutions for a Healthy Planet initiative, which features an interactive platform for sharing global PA management solutions.
- PANORAMA supports adaptation of solutions to different contexts and emphasizes resilience and collaboration, aiming to enhance efficiency and equitable outcomes for nature conservation and sustainable development, but more research is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness in improving PA management.
Background: Repeat pregnancies after a short interpregnancy interval are common and are associated with negative maternal and infant health outcomes. Few studies have examined the relative effectiveness of postpartum contraceptive choices.
Objective: We aimed to determine the initiation trends and relative effectiveness of postpartum contraceptive methods, with typical use, on prevention of short delivery intervals (≤27 months) among women with access to universal healthcare, including coverage that entails no co-payments and allows unlimited contraceptive method switching.