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Inspiring natural landscapes in a crowded country: five examples of nature-based solutions in Dutch landscapes.

Published online: 15 Mar 2017

Content type: Bulletin

This paper presents five examples of area development in very different landscapes in the Netherlands. These examples also illustrate the shift in the...

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Quantifying wildlife watchers' preferences to investigate the overlap between recreational and conservation value of natural areas.

Published online: 28 Aug 2019

Authors: Mancini, F. & Coghill, G. M. & Lusseau, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Nature-based recreation substantially benefits human wellbeing, for example, by improving physical and mental health. However, recreation can also hav...

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Can landscape-scale approaches to conservation management resolve biodiversity-ecosystem service trade-offs?

Published online: 03 Feb 2016

Authors: Cordingley, J. E. & Newton, A. C. & Rose, R. J. & Clarke, R. T. & Bullock, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservation management is increasingly being required to support both the provision of ecosystem services and maintenance of biodiversity. However, t...

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Low levels of outdoor recreation alter wildlife behaviour.

Published online: 04 Jan 2023

Authors: Sytsma, M. L. T. & Lewis, T. & Gardner, B. & Prugh, L. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Public interest in nature-based recreation is growing, including visitation to protected areas. However, the level of recreation in these areas that c...

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Ski tourism affects habitat use and evokes a physiological stress response in capercaillie Tetrao urogallus: a new methodological approach.

Published online: 04 Jun 2008

Authors: Thiel, D. & Jenni-Eiermann, S. & Braunisch, V. & Palme, R. & Jenni, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Human outdoor recreational activities are increasing and have a significant impact on wildlife. There are few methods suitable for investigating the r...

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Statistical methods for analysing responses of wildlife to human disturbance.

Published online: 03 May 2006

Authors: Preisler, H. K. & Ager, A. A. & Wisdom, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Off-road recreation is increasing rapidly in many areas of the world, and effects on wildlife can be highly detrimental. Consequently, we have develop...

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Harnessing artificial intelligence technology and social media data to support cultural ecosystem service assessments.

Published online: 22 Oct 2021

Authors: Vigl, L. E. & Marsoner, T. & Giombini, V. & Pecher, C. & Simion, H. & Stemle, E. & Tasser, E. & Depellegrin, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Cultural Ecosystem Services (CESs), such as aesthetic and recreational enjoyment, as well as sense of place and cultural heritage, play an outstanding...

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Recreation of lowland heathland on ex-arable land: assessing the limiting processes on two sites with contrasting soil fertility and pH.

Published online: 18 Jul 2007

Authors: Walker, K. J. & Warman, E. A. & Bhogal, A. & Cross, R. B. & Pywell, R. F. & Meek, B. R. & Chambers, B. J. & Pakeman, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

European heathlands are of high conservation value but have declined as a result of agricultural intensification. Heathland recreation is currently be...

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Social support and identity promote diverse participation in wildlife viewing.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Jennings, K. & Dayer, A. A. & Chaves, W. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Wildlife viewing is growing in popularity, especially among Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), whose participation has increased dramatic...

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Applying behavioural insights to improve the messaging around the new Countryside Code: summary.

Published online: 11 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Baynham-Herd, Z. & Londakova, K. & Mottershaw, A. & Whitwell-Mak, J. & Brickwedde, E. M. zu

Content type: Reports

This report, commissioned by Natural England, contains two pieces of research produced the Behavioural Insights Team. The topics are summarised in, (1...

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