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Changing flood risk: Longer-term flood patterns and generating characteristics in Scotland 1200 to present (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

New maximum recorded river flows on half of Scotland’s largest river systems since 1989 have triggered widespread research and policy interest as to whether extreme floods are becoming more frequent, and in the conditions that generate floods and ‘fl... Read More about Changing flood risk: Longer-term flood patterns and generating characteristics in Scotland 1200 to present.

Herpetological observations from field expeditions to North Karnataka and Southwest Maharashtra, India (2010)
Journal Article

The Western Ghats of India are one of the 34 global hotspots of biodiversity. They are one of the most important large natural areas in the world and are fast becoming recognised for their biological importance. The herpetofauna of the Western Ghats... Read More about Herpetological observations from field expeditions to North Karnataka and Southwest Maharashtra, India.

Are trends in flashiness evident in natural catchments in the United Kingdom? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Recent trend analysis in undisturbed catchments suggests a significant positive trend in high-flows and flood records over the 30–40 years analysis period ending in 2003, particularly in upland maritime-influenced catchments of the western and northe... Read More about Are trends in flashiness evident in natural catchments in the United Kingdom?.

Have we neglected the societal importance of sand dunes? An ecosystem services perspective (2010)
Journal Article

1. Coastal sand dunes are widespread worldwide, including around the coasts of the British Isles and Europe, providing a wide range of functions some of which are recognized for their socio-economic benefits. 2. In some localities, their contribution... Read More about Have we neglected the societal importance of sand dunes? An ecosystem services perspective.

Predation by Atractosteus tropicus on Bufo marinus and its possible affect on population in a lowland tropical wet rainforest (2010)
Journal Article

Fish predation can affect amphibian populations. Most examples report invasive fish species and their negative effect on specific amphibians. Here we provide an occurrence of natural fish predation by the tropical gar Atractosteus tropicus on the can... Read More about Predation by Atractosteus tropicus on Bufo marinus and its possible affect on population in a lowland tropical wet rainforest.

Engaging the public on paths to sustainable energy: Who has to trust whom? (2010)
Journal Article

The aim is to observe how hydrogen, in its wider meaning as a 'system innovation', is understood by a cross section of the general public in three regions of the UK that have embryonic developments: Teesside, South West Wales and London.Focus groups... Read More about Engaging the public on paths to sustainable energy: Who has to trust whom?.

Geoelectric investigations into sandstone moisture regimes: Implications for rock weathering and the deterioration of San Rock Art in the Golden Gate Reserve, South Africa (2010)
Journal Article

The Clarens sandstone in the Golden Gate Reserve, South Africa, is the canvas for a collection of San (Bushmen) Rock Art, dating from Neolithic times until as recently as 150. years ago. This Rock Art is under threat from human interference but also,... Read More about Geoelectric investigations into sandstone moisture regimes: Implications for rock weathering and the deterioration of San Rock Art in the Golden Gate Reserve, South Africa.

Automated mapping of potential for ephemeral gully formation in agricultural watersheds (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Applying an experimental economics tool to understand the role of social interaction in social dilemma situations (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Property matters: Agricultural restructuring and changing landlord-tenant relationships in England (2010)
Journal Article

Little research has been conducted on the restructuring activities of tenant farmers in response to changing tenancy legislation and recent CAP reforms. This paper examines the geography of farm tenancy agreements in England since 1995 and presents s... Read More about Property matters: Agricultural restructuring and changing landlord-tenant relationships in England.