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Agri-environment schemes and their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity in England.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Ovenden, G. N. & Swash, A. R. H. & Smallshire, D.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

Agri-environment schemes were first launched in England, UK, in 1987. A number of schemes are now operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries a...

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The EU Habitats Directive in Spain: can it contribute effectively to the conservation of extensive agroecosystems?

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Beaufoy, G.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

By adopting the Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43 of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora) in 1992, the g...

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A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment; the good, the bad, and the non-committal.

Published online: 25 Jul 2020

Published by: British Ecological Society

Content type: White paper

The 25 Year Environment Plan set out by the Government on 11 January 2018 has been met with a mixed response by the environmental community. Its scope...

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Using forest ecosystems to build resilience in Chile.

Published online: 10 Jul 2019

Authors: Reid, H. & Podvin, K.

Content type: Bulletin

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is an increasingly popular and tested strategy among governments looking for the best ways to help their people adapt...

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Wasteland management and restoration in Western Europe.

Published online: 01 Sep 1990

Authors: Bradshaw, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Because of early industrialization, Western Europe has a large legacy of wasteland produced by mining and industry. Most of this is close to centres o...

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Nitrogen: the essential public enemy.

Published online: 05 Nov 2003

Authors: Dalton, H. & Brand-Hardy, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In this paper, we discuss the impacts in the UK and give examples of the steps that are being taken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural ...

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Ecology and government policies: the GM crop debate.

Published online: 24 Mar 2004

Authors: Gray, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The major influences in the public debate in the UK about genetically modified (GM) crops are presented. Examples of ecological studies that illustrat...

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Designing markets for biodiversity offsets: lessons from tradable pollution permits.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Needham, K. & Vries, F. P. de & Armsworth, P. R. & Hanley, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Globally, governments and regulators face an ongoing trade-off between meeting economic development needs and conserving biodiversity. Markets for bio...

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Four propositions about how valuation intervenes in local environmental politics.

Published online: 28 Oct 2021

Authors: Tadaki, M. & Sinner, J. & Šunde, C. & Giorgetti, A. & Glavovic, B. & Awatere, S. & Lewis, N. & Stephenson, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Environmental valuation provides a way of soliciting and organising information about how people relate to their environments. By canvassing a broad s...

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Operation and organization of the institutional framework of climate change in Mali.

Published online: 13 Apr 2016

Authors: Traoré, K. & Totin, E. & Sogoba, B. & Traoré, P. S. & Zougmoré, R.

Content type: Bulletin

The Flagship Project 4 CCAFS implemented in Mali since 2014 considers a wide adoption of climate-friendly practices that can help improve the producer...

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