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Generating more integrated biodiversity objectives - rationale, principles and practice.

Published online: 14 May 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Mainstone, C. & Jefferson, R. & Diack, I. & Alonso, I. & Crowle, A. & Rees, S. & Goldberg, E. & Webb, J. & Drewitt, A. & Taylor, I. & Cox, J. & Edger, P. & Walsh, K.

Content type: Reports

Effective biodiversity conservation can be hampered by the compartmentalisation of technical advice, guidance, objectives and strategy according to ha...

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Governance characteristics and feelings of safety are associated with attitudinal success in community-based natural resource management & conservation organizations in northern Kenya.

Published online: 06 Nov 2024

Authors: Walker, L. A. & Gohil, D. & Hedges, J. & Mulder, M. B. & King, J. & Currie, T. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

For Community-based Conservation (CBC) projects to be effective in the long-term, they need to receive the support of the communities involved. Assess...

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Protected areas and nature recovery: achieving the goal to protect 30% of UK land and seas for nature by 2030.

Published online: 06 Jul 2022

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Bailey, J. J. & Schéré, C. M. & Cunningham, C. A. & Metcalfe, C. A. & Griffin, D. C. & Hoppit, G. & Turner, R. K. & Travers, T. & Hill, J. K. & Sinnadurai, P.

Content type: Reports

Area-based conservation on land and at sea will be a critical component of the UK's efforts towards addressing the connected climate and ecological cr...

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NatureScot Research Report 1306 - Pilot study to find potential new sites for genetic conservation units for native trees in Scotland.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Cavers, S. & Lobo-Guerrero, J. P. & Perry, A.

Content type: Reports

This report proposes the establishment of 98 additional Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) across the UK, building on the existing network of sites recogn...

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Nature's contribution to people and community engagement: socio-cultural and economic perceptions of Beaver presence in the environment.

Published online: 25 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Johnson, V. & Martin, A. & Delugin, C.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the findings of a research project that aimed to collate, analyse and report field-based evidence of the effects of beaver (Casto...

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NatureScot Research Report 1364 - Hebridean Cetacean Research Programme, 2021-2024.

Published online: 15 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Hartny-Mills, L. & Hampson, J. & Lomax, A.

Content type: Reports

This report presents findings from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) Cetacean Research Programme, focusing on three years of surveys conduc...

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Creating Evidence-Based Policy and Practice.

Published online: 22 Feb 2023

Published by: UK, Conservation Evidence

Authors: Downey, H. & Boenisch, N. & Browne, D. & Buckley, Y. & Cranston, G. & Dicks, L. V. & Hughes, J. & Latrémouille, C. & Morgan, W. H. & Muir, M. & O'Brien, D. & Ockendon, N. & Roe, D. & Schindler, S. & Sheldon, T. & Tew, E. R.

Content type: Book chapter

Transforming conservation depends on evidence being embedded within decision-making processes. This chapter presents general principles for embedding ...

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Seaweed aquaculture and mechanical harvesting: an evidence review to support sustainable management.

Published online: 04 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Wilding, C. & Tillin, H. & Corrigan, S. E. & Stuart, E. A. I. A. & Felstead, P. & Lubelski, A. & Burrows, M. S. D.

Content type: Reports

Seaweed production in England and Wales is an emerging industry. The aim of this contract was to increase understanding of the methods used for mechan...

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eDNA detection of Cipangopaludina chinensis in ditch systems at Pevensey Levels, Sussex.

Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C.

Content type: Reports

Chinese mystery snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis) is a problem invasive non-native species in many parts of the world and was first found within ditch...

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Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSI) Economics.

Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Hanley, N. & Dickie, I. & Provins, A. & Ozdemiroglu, E.

Content type: Reports

This think piece addresses the future design of PAs from an environmental economics perspective. It is based on a context in which maintaining biodive...

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