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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.

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.

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

Property matters: Agricultural restructuring and changing landlord-tenant relationships in England (2010)
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Ilbery, B., Maye, D., Watts, D., & Holloway, L. (2010). Property matters: Agricultural restructuring and changing landlord-tenant relationships in England. Geoforum, 41(3), 423-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2009.11.009

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.

The development of bird indicators for British fresh waters and wetlands (2010)
Journal Article
Everard, M., & Noble, D. (2010). The development of bird indicators for British fresh waters and wetlands. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 20(SUPPL. 1), S117-S124. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1074

Population trends of breeding birds in freshwater habitats generated from long-term monitoring in the UK provide biodiversity indicators for some wetland habitats. Bird species were assigned to target wetland habitats based on evidence of their assoc... Read More about The development of bird indicators for British fresh waters and wetlands.

A longitudinal study of the links between local air quality management and local transport planning policy processes in England (2010)
Journal Article
Olowoporoku, A. O., Hayes, E. T., Leksmono, N., Longhurst, J., & Parkhurst, G. (2010). A longitudinal study of the links between local air quality management and local transport planning policy processes in England. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 53(3), 385-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640561003613179

The second round of the Local Transport Plan (LTP2) process in England presents unique challenges and opportunities for integrating Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) within current transport planning policy. Using content analysis of LTP2 documents... Read More about A longitudinal study of the links between local air quality management and local transport planning policy processes in England.

A pragmatist lens on local planning practices: The case of the St. Andrews community-driven green belt (2010)
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Gopinath, D., & Jackson, T. (2010). A pragmatist lens on local planning practices: The case of the St. Andrews community-driven green belt. Planning Practice and Research, 25(2), 183-201. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697451003740197

Green belts test the capacity of the planning system to reconcile competing demands on the sustainable use of land. In 2002, in response to strong community pressure and against the wishes of the planning authority, the Scottish Executive approved a... Read More about A pragmatist lens on local planning practices: The case of the St. Andrews community-driven green belt.

The travel behaviour intentions of young people in the context of climate change (2010)
Journal Article
Line, T., Chatterjee, K., & Lyons, G. (2010). The travel behaviour intentions of young people in the context of climate change. Journal of Transport Geography, 18(2), 238-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2009.05.001

This article examines the factors influencing the future travel behaviour intentions of young people (aged 11-18), with specific attention given to how climate change considerations affect these. Overall it is found that the participants' travel beha... Read More about The travel behaviour intentions of young people in the context of climate change.

Conservation of the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) at the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Chennai, India (2010)
Journal Article
Piggott, S., Lewis, T. R., Greig-Smith, P., & Griffin, R. (2010). Conservation of the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) at the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Chennai, India. Herptile, 35(1), 17-25. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/6vkjq

Gavialis gangeticus are in serious decline in the wild. In this short article we provide an overview of Gharial ecology and current conservation measures taking place at the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in India.

Rainwater harvesting: Model-based design evaluation (2010)
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Ward, S., Memon, F. A., & Butler, D. (2010). Rainwater harvesting: Model-based design evaluation. Water Science and Technology, 61(1), 85-96. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2010.783

The rate of uptake of rainwater harvesting (RWH) in the UK has been slow to date, but is expected to gain momentum in the near future. The designs of two different new-build rainwater harvesting systems, based on simple methods, are evaluated using t... Read More about Rainwater harvesting: Model-based design evaluation.

Tsunami vs. storm surge deposits: a review of the sedimentological and geomorphological records of extreme wave events (EWE) during the Holocene in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain (2010)
Journal Article
Lario, J., Luque, L., Zazo, C., Goy,, J., Spencer, C., Cabero, A., …Alonso-Azcarate, J. (2010). Tsunami vs. storm surge deposits: a review of the sedimentological and geomorphological records of extreme wave events (EWE) during the Holocene in the Gulf of Cadiz, Spain. Annales de Géomorphologie / Annals of Geomorphology / Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie, 54(3 (Sup), 301-316

Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction (2010)
Journal Article
Lam, P. T., Chan, E. H., Poon, C. S., Chau, C. K., & Chun, K. P. (2010). Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction. Journal of Environmental Management, 91(3), 654-661. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2009.09.029

Green specifications constitute one of the important elements in green construction. New sustainability requirements and changing priorities in construction management have spurred the emerging green specifications to a faster pace of development. A... Read More about Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction.