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Sewer sediment management based on hydraulic modelling and life cycle assessment concept (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Gouda, H., Ashley, R., Blanksby, J., Oltean-Dumbrava, C., & Adams, A. (2010, July). Sewer sediment management based on hydraulic modelling and life cycle assessment concept. Paper presented at 1st International Conference & Exhibition on Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation, SWSSC 2010, Cairo, Egypt

The growth of population, cities and towns all over the world usually results in the over-exploitation of resources and increased pollution. Water service providers (WSPs) are required to provide adequate sanitation to the community, taking into cons... Read More about Sewer sediment management based on hydraulic modelling and life cycle assessment concept.

Harvested rainwater quality: The importance of appropriate design (2010)
Journal Article
Ward, S., Memon, F. A., & Butler, D. (2010). Harvested rainwater quality: The importance of appropriate design. Water Science and Technology, 61(7), 1707-1714. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2010.102

This paper summarises the physicochemical and microbiological quality of water from a rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in a UK-based office building. 7 microbiological and 34 physicochemical parameters were analysed during an 8 month period. Physico... Read More about Harvested rainwater quality: The importance of appropriate design.

Hydrology and spatial planning (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Macdonald, N., Potter, K., & Ward, S. (2010, July). Hydrology and spatial planning. Paper presented at 3rd International British Hydrological Society Symposium, Newcastle, UK

During the coming decades greater pressure will be placed on the spatial planning system as it is increasingly challenged to make space for, and interact with, water management issues. The sheer complexity of issues and the increasing technical knowl... Read More about Hydrology and spatial planning.

The role of local/lay flood knowledge in building community resilience: The case of the 2007 floods, Gloucestershire, UK (2010)
Presentation / Conference
resilience: The case of the 2007 floods, Gloucestershire, UK. Paper presented at British Hydrological Society Third International Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Scrutiny reviews after the 2007 floods, UK (Cabinet Office 2008; DEFRA 2008) have highlighted different types of knowledges needed for effective flood risk management, along with knowledge gaps. This paper evaluates critically the changing nature of... Read More about The role of local/lay flood knowledge in building community resilience: The case of the 2007 floods, Gloucestershire, UK.

Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time and space (2010)
Journal Article
Croft, N., Dalton, A., & Grant, M. (2010). Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time and space. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 5(1), 27-64

The rise in popularity of distance education programmes, taught through web-based media, belies the difficulty in preparing, delivering and studying on such programmes. Preparing and providing quality material and a rich learning experience are key... Read More about Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time and space.

Changing flood risk: Longer-term flood patterns and generating characteristics in Scotland 1200 to present (2010)
Presentation / Conference
McEwen, L. (2010, July). Changing flood risk: Longer-term flood patterns and generating characteristics in Scotland 1200 to present. Paper presented at BHS Third International Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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.

Applied fluvial geomorphology for sustainable flood risk management (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Thorne, C., Henshaw, A., Bates, P., Brown, D., Coulthard, T., Gurnell, A., …Warburton, J. (2010, July). Applied fluvial geomorphology for sustainable flood risk management. Paper presented at DEFRA Annual Flood & Coastal Risk Management Conference, Telford,UK

Herpetological observations from field expeditions to North Karnataka and Southwest Maharashtra, India (2010)
Journal Article
Lewis, T. R., Piggott, S., Griffin, R., Grieg-Smith, P., Martin, G., Barretto, G., …Oldham, G. (2010). Herpetological observations from field expeditions to North Karnataka and Southwest Maharashtra, India. Herpetological Bulletin, 112, 17-37

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
Quinn, N. (2010, June). Are trends in flashiness evident in natural catchments in the United Kingdom?. Paper presented at BHS Third International Symposium, Managing Consequences of a Changing Global Environment, Newcastle University, UK

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
Everard, M., Jones, L., & Watts, B. (2010). Have we neglected the societal importance of sand dunes? An ecosystem services perspective. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 20(4), 476-487. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1114

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.

Engaging the public on paths to sustainable energy: Who has to trust whom? (2010)
Journal Article
Ricci, M., Bellaby, P., & Flynn, R. (2010). Engaging the public on paths to sustainable energy: Who has to trust whom?. Energy Policy, 38(6), 2633-2640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2009.05.038

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
Mol, L., & Viles, H. A. (2010). Geoelectric investigations into sandstone moisture regimes: Implications for rock weathering and the deterioration of San Rock Art in the Golden Gate Reserve, South Africa. Geomorphology, 118(3-4), 280-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2010.01.008

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.

Notes on Slovenian Herpetofauna recorded during June 2010 (2010)
Report
Ramsay, A. J., & Lewis, T. R. (2010). Notes on Slovenian Herpetofauna recorded during June 2010. Field Herping EU

A small but diverse range of species were recorded during a trip to Slovenia from 13-19th June 2010. Three main localities provided reptile and amphibian sightings; Ljubljana, Postojna and Pivka River, and the Sumik forest reserve, Pohorje. Although... Read More about Notes on Slovenian Herpetofauna recorded during June 2010.

Predation by Atractosteus tropicus on Bufo marinus and its possible affect on population in a lowland tropical wet rainforest (2010)
Journal Article
Lewis, T. R., Ryall, C., LaDuke, T. C., & Grant, P. B. (2010). Predation by Atractosteus tropicus on Bufo marinus and its possible affect on population in a lowland tropical wet rainforest. Boletín de la Sociedad Herpetológica Mexicana, 18(2), 51-60. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/ru72b

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.