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View article: Joining the dots Global Challenges and the Valuing Nature Agenda
Joining the dots Global Challenges and the Valuing Nature Agenda Open
The Valuing Nature Network aims to improve understanding of the value of nature in both economic and non-economic terms, and improve the use of these valuations in decision making. It funds interdisciplinary research and builds links betwe…
View article: FairWild certification: An approach for linking biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods in the northern Western Ghats, India
FairWild certification: An approach for linking biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods in the northern Western Ghats, India Open
Biodiversity conservation is a key global sustainability issue. Land use change due to expansion of agriculture, tourism, and development projects is contributing to loss of habitat and species at an alarming rate. Moreover, indiscriminate…
View article: How useful are volunteers for visual biodiversity surveys? An evaluation of skill level and group size during a conservation expedition
How useful are volunteers for visual biodiversity surveys? An evaluation of skill level and group size during a conservation expedition Open
The ability of volunteers to undertake different tasks and accurately collect data is critical for the success of many conservation projects. In this study, a simulated herpetofauna visual encounter survey was used to compare the detection…
View article: Assessing the Impacts of Hatcheries on Green Turtle Hatchlings
Assessing the Impacts of Hatcheries on Green Turtle Hatchlings Open
This study provides experimental evidence from Sri Lanka supporting the importance of releasing hatchlings immediately after emergence. Hatcheries may be somewhat resistant to the idea of adjusting their ecotourism policies to maximize hat…
View article: The Social Hubs Project: Exploratory real-world research - students as researchers and experiential learning.
The Social Hubs Project: Exploratory real-world research - students as researchers and experiential learning. Open
This case study piece describes an approach to teaching and learning that has been successfully employed at the University of Kent, Canterbury. It offers a way of engaging students in real-world research and learning experiences that allow…