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In Preparation

Rescia, A.J., Pérez-Corona, M.E., Arribas-Ureña, P. & Dover, J.W. (in press) Cultural landscapes as complex adaptive systems: The cases of Northern Spain and Northern Argentina. In: Plieninger, T. & Bieling, C. (eds.) Resilience and the Cultural Landscape: Understanding and managing change in human-shaped environments. CUP, Cambridge.

Van Dyck, Hans; Merckx, Thomas; Shreeve, Tim G.; Dover, John W. & Dennis, Roger L.H. (submitted) Animal movements across the landscape matrix, resource-based habitat approach and the need of organism-based conservation at the landscape scale. Submitted to Landscape Ecology.

Dover, J.; Rescia, A.; Fungariño, S.; Lang, A.; Fairburn, J.; Arnot, C; Carey, P.; Lunt, P.; Dennis R.L.H & Dover, C.J. (in prep.) The dispersal of the marbled white butterfly Melanargia galathea in a mountainous pastoral landscape. Journal of Insect Conservation.

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Dover, J.W.; Shreeve, T.G.; & Warren, M.S. (eds.) (2011) Lepidoptera Conservation in a Changing World. Springer, Dordrecht pp. 384.

Dover, John; Warren, Martin; & Shreeve, Tim (2011) 2010 and beyond for Lepidoptera (editorial note). Journal of Insect Conservation 15: 1-3.

Dover, J.W.; Spencer, S.; Collins, S.; Hadjigeorgiou, I. & Rescia, A. (2011) Grassland butterflies and low intensity farming in Europe. Journal of Insect Conservation 15: 129-137.

Dover, J.W.; Rescia, A.; Fungariño, S.; Fairburn, J.; Carey, P.; Lunt, P.; Arnot, C.; Dennis, R.L.H. & Dover, C.J. (2011) Land-use, environment, and their impact on butterfly populations in a mountainous pastoral landscape: individual species distribution and abundance. Journal of Insect Conservation 15: 207-220.

Dover, J.; Rescia, A.; Fungariño, S.; Fairburn, J.; Carey, P.; Lunt, P.; Arnot, C.; Dennis, R.L.H. & Dover, C.J. (2011) Land-use, environment, and their impact on butterfly populations in a mountainous pastoral landscape: species richness and family-level abundance. Journal of Insect Conservation 15: 523-538.

Dover, J.W.; Rescia, A.; Fungariño, S.; Fairburn, J.; Carey, P.; Lunt, P.; Dennis, R.L.H. & Dover, C.J. (2010) Can hay harvesting detrimentally affect adult butterfly abundance? Journal of Insect Conservation 14: 413-418.

Rescia, A.; Fungariño, S. & Dover, J.W. (2010) Reactivación del sistema socioecológico ganadero de Picos de Europa (norte de España)/ Recovery of social-ecologial livestock farming system of the Picos de Europa (northern Spain). Ecosistemas 19: 137-145.

Settele, J.; Dover, J.; Konvicka, M. & Dolek, M. (2009) Butterflies of European ecosystems: impact of land use and options for conservation management. In: Josef Settele, Tim Shreeve, Martin Konvicka and Hans van Dyck (eds.) The Ecology of Butterflies in Europe, CUP, Cambridge, pp.353-370.

Dover, J.W.; Dennis, R.H.L. & Atkins, L. (2009). The western jewel butterfly Hypochrysops halyaetus) II: factors affecting oviposition within native Banksia bushland in an urban setting. Journal of Insect Conservation 13: 487-503.

Dover, J. & Settele, J. (2009) The influences of landscape structure on butterfly distribution and movement: a review. Journal of Insect Conservation 13: 3-27.

Rescia, A.J.; Pons, A. Lomba, I.; Esteban, C. & Dover, J.W. (2008) Reformulating the socio-ecological system in a cultural rural mountain landscape in Picos de Europa region (northern Spain). Landscape and Urban Planning 88: 23-33.

Gardiner, T. & Dover, J.W. (2008) Thermal resources are important for Orthoptera in open landscapes? Journal of Insect Conservation 12: 705-709.

Dover, J.; Carey, P.; Lunt, P.; Rescia, A.; Fairburn, J.; Fungariño, S.; Lang, A.; Arnot, C; Pons, A.; Esteban, C. & Lomba, I. (2007) Butterflies and orchid distribution in the Deva Valley, Picos de Europa, Spain. In: J.J. Hopkins; A.J. Duncan; D.I. McCracken; S. Peel & J.R.B. Tallowin (eds), High Value Grassland: providing biodiversity, a clean environment and premium products. British Grassland Society/British Ecological Society, pp.209-212.

Walker, M.J.; Dover, J.W.; Hinsley, S.A. & Sparks, T.H. (2006) Hedges and green lanes: vegetation. Biodiversity and Conservation 15: 2595-2610.

Smith, P.J.; Dover, J.W.; Lunt, P.H. & Mitchell, P. (2006) An improved standardised method for sampling and processing the invertebrate fauna of grass tussocks. Entomologist’s Gazette 57: 153-164.

Dover, J.W. (2005) Landscape influences on butterflies [conference abstract] In: E. Kühn, R. Feldmann, J. Thomas & J. Settele (eds) Studies on the Ecology and Conservation of Butterflies in Europe Vol 1: General Concepts and Case Studies, Pensoft, Sofia-Moscow pp. 9-10.

Walker, M.J.; Dover, J.W.; Hinsley, S.A. & Sparks, T.H. (2005) Birds and green lanes: breeding season bird abundance, territories and species richness. Biological Conservation 126: 540-547.

Dover, J.W. & Rowlingson, B. (2005) The western jewel butterfly (Hypochrysops halyaetus): factors affecting adult butterfly distribution within native Banksia bushland in an urban setting. Biological Conservation 122: 599-609.

Ouin, A., Aviron, S., Dover, J. & Burel, F. (2004) Complementation/ supplementation of resources for butterflies in agricultural landscapes. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 103: 473-479.

Schneider, C., Dover, J.W. & Fry, G.L.A. (2003) Movement patterns of two grassland butterflies (Maniola jurtina L. and Lycaena virgaureae L.) in the same habitat network. Ecological Entomology 28:219-227.

Dover, J.W. & Fry, G.L.A. (2001) Experimental simulation of some visual and physical components of a hedge and the effects on butterfly behaviour in an agricultural landscape. Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 100: 221-233.

Dover, J.W. & Sparks, T.H. (2001) Green lanes: biodiversity reservoirs in farmland? In: Barr, C. & Petit, S., Hedgerows of the World: their ecological functions in different landscapes, IALE(UK), Lymm, 241-250.

Dover, J.W. (2001) Butterflies and hedges. Butterfly Conservation News 78: 2-3.

Dover, J.W. (2000) Green corridors: environmental, human and wildlife values. Landscape Research 25:333-344.

Dover, J. & Sparks, T. (2000) A review of the ecology of butterflies in British hedgerows. Journal of Environmental Management 60: 51-63.

Dover, J.W.; Sparks, T.H.; Clarke, S.; Gobbett, K. & Glossop, S. (2000) Linear features and butterflies: the importance of green lanes. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 80: 227-242.

Dover, J.W. (1999) Butterflies and field margins. In: N.D. Boatman; D.H.K. Davies; K. Chaney; R. Feber; G.R. de Snoo & T.H. Sparks (Eds.) Field margins and buffer zones: ecology, management and policy. Aspects of Applied Biology 54: 117-124.

Dover, J.W. (1999) Foreword. In: Shaw, B.T. The Butterflies of Cheshire. National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside, Liverpool. p.4.

Dover, J.W. & Bunce, R. (1998) (Eds) Key Concepts in Landscape Ecology. IALE(UK), Preston.

Dover, J.W.; Butt, K.R. & Pearson, D. (1998) Nodes and linear sections of field boundaries: plant species richness, soil nutrients and boundary width. In: Dover, J.W. & Bunce, R. (Eds). Key Concepts in Landscape Ecology. IALE(UK), Preston. pp. 347-350.

Dover, J.W.; Sparks, T.H. & Greatorex-Davies, J.N. (1997) The importance of shelter for butterflies in open landscapes. Journal of Insect Conservation 1:89-97.

Dover, J.W. (1997) Conservation Headlands: effects on butterfly distribution & behaviour. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 63:31-49.

Dover, J.W. (1996) Factors affecting the distribution of satyrid butterflies on arable farmland. Journal of Applied Ecology 33:723-734.

Sparks, T.H.; Dover, J.W.; Warren, M.S. & Cox, R. (1995) How well can we model the distribution of butterflies at the landscape scale? In: G.H. Griffiths (Ed.) Landscape Ecology: Theory and Application, IALE(UK), Reading. 24-31.

Dover, J.W. (1994) (Ed.) Fragmentation in Agricultural Landscapes, IALE(UK), Preston.

Dover, J.W. (1994) The factors affecting butterfly distribution on arable farmland. In T. A. Watt & G. P. Buckley (Eds.) Hedgerow Management and Nature Conservation, Wye College Press, Wye. 160-161.

Dover, J. W. (1994) Arable field margins: factors affecting butterfly distribution and abundance. In: N.D.Boatman (Ed.) Field Margins: Integrating Agriculture and Conservation, BCPC, Farnham. 59-56.

Dover, J.W. (1993) Butterflies and conservation headlands. In: T. Pavlicek-van Beek; A.H. Ova & J.G. van der Maade (Eds.) Future of Butterflies in Europe: strategies for survival. Agricultural University Wageningen, Wageningen. 327-336.

Dover, J.W.; Clarke, S.A. & Rew, L. (1992) Habitats and movement patterns of satyrid butterflies on arable farmland. Entomologist's Gazette 43: 29-44.

Dover, J.W. (1991) The conservation of insects on arable farmland. In: N.M. Collins & J.A. Thomas (Eds.), The Conservation of Insects and their Habitats. Academic Press, London. 293-318.

Dover, J.W.; Sotherton, N.W. & Gobbett, K. (1990) Reduced pesticide inputs on cereal field margins: the effects on butterfly abundance. Ecological Entomology 15: 17-24.

Dover, J.W. (1990) Butterflies and wildlife corridors. Annual Review of the Game Conservancy for 1989, 21: 62-64.

Boatman, N.D.; Dover, J.W.; Wilson, P.J.; Thomas, M.B. & Cowgill, S.E. (1989) Modification of farming practice at field margins to encourage wildlife. In: P. Buckley (Ed.), Biological Habitat Reconstruction. Bellhaven Press, London, 299-311.

Dover, J.W. (1989) A method for recording and transcribing observations of butterfly behaviour. Entomologist's Gazette 40: 95-100.

Dover, J.W. (1989) The use of flowers by butterflies foraging in cereal field margins. Entomologist's Gazette 40: 283-291.

Dover, J.W. & Cuthbertson, P. (1989) The reduction of pesticide drift into field boundary vegetation - the importance of conservation headlands. Annual Review of the Game Conservancy for 1988, 20: 54-56.

Dover, J.W. (1988) Butterflies on farmland. Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists' Society 47: 3-6.

Dover, J.W. (1988) Butterflies and game cover. Annual Review of the Game Conservancy for 1987, 19: 84-87.

Sotherton, N.W.; Dover, J.W. & Rands, M.R.W. (1988) The effect of pesticide exclusion strips on faunal populations in Great Britain. Ecological Bulletins 39: 197-199.

Dover, J.W. (1987) The benefits of conservation headlands to butterflies on farmland. Annual Review of the Game Conservancy for 1986, 18: 105-108.

Dover, J.W. (1986) The benefits of unsprayed headlands : butterflies on farmland. Annual Review of the Game Conservancy for 1985, 17: 65-68.

Dover, J.W. (1986) The effects of labiate herbs and white clover on Plutella xylostella oviposition. Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 42: 243-247.

Dover, J.W. (1985) The responses of some Lepidoptera to Labiate herb and white clover extracts. Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 39: 177-182.

Dover, J.W. (1985) The butterflies and moths of Southampton Common. Southampton Common Studies Centre, Southampton.

Dover, J.W. (1985) Some observations on the eggs and larvae of the garden pebble moth, Evergestis forficalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Entomologist's Gazette 36: 251-255.

Dover, J.W. (1983) The effects of non-host plants on the ecology of Brassica Lepidoptera. Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Southampton.

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Unpublished Reports

Dover, J.W. (2007) Urban Design: Consultations on the need for a Masters level qualification. Internal Report, Staffordshire University.

Dover, J.W. (2006a) Embedding Green Infrastructure in Housing Market Renewal: Linking biodiverse green infrastructure drivers with actions – Final Report and appendices: Unpublished IESR Contract Report, Staffordshire University, 158pp.

Dover, J.W. (2006b) Embedding Green Infrastructure in Housing Market Renewal: Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure: Unpublished IESR Contract Report, Staffordshire University, 81pp.

Dover, J.W. (2006c) Stoke-on-Trent Dingy Skipper Sites 2006, Unpublished Contract Report to Butterfly Conservation 28th June 2006.

Dover, J.W. & Fairburn, J. (2005) Butterfly distribution maps for Fuente de, Picos de Europa, Spain, 2003-4. Unpublished report, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent.

Dover J.W. (1992) Kirklees UDP: Green Corridors, Final Report. The Environmental Advisory Unit Ltd, Liverpool.

Dover, J.W. (1990) Monitoring the effects of the adoption of conservation headlands upon butterfly populations: Studies of adult and larval butterflies on arable farmland 1987-1989. 39pp. Unpublished Game Conservancy Report, Fordingbridge.

Dover, J.W. (1990) The biology of skipper butterflies (Hesperiidae) in relation to field boundary management. 38pp. Unpublished Game Conservancy Report, Fordingbridge.

Dover, J.W. (1990) Butterfly ecology on farmland with special reference to agricultural practices. 232pp. Unpublished Game Conservancy Report, Fordingbridge.

Dover, J.W. (1987) An investigation into the effects of conservation headlands in cereal fields on butterfly populations. 90pp. Unpublished Game Conservancy Report, Fordingbridge.

Dover, J.W. (1985) An investigation into the effect of pesticide-free headlands in cereal fields on butterfly populations. 60pp. Unpublished Game Conservancy Report, Fordingbridge.

Dover, J.W. (1984) Survey of newts in the Boating Lake, Southampton Common 1984. 7pp. Unpublished report prepared as evidence for the scheduling of Southampton Common as an SSSI. Southampton Common Studies Centre, Southampton.

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