Ecological frameworks: The Cheshire example
(2000)
Presentation / Conference
James, P., & North, M. (2000, July). Ecological frameworks: The Cheshire example. Presented at Society for Conservation Biology 16th Annual meeting, University of Kent at Canterbury
All Outputs (144)
The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style (2000)
Journal Article
James, P. (2000). The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style. Environmental Education Research, 6(2), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674A period of circa 12 months' work experience, as part of an Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree programme, introduces candidates to a variety of problems and can, therefore, be expected to influence the problem-solving approach adopted by the stu... Read More about The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style.
Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?
Thesis
Law, B. (in press). Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?. (Thesis). University of SalfordThe current UK Government policy implementation framework, which directs the structure of partnership involvement in the environmental area, has introduced an implementation model which encompasses both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ theoretical typologi... Read More about Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?.
Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology
Thesis
Chunglim, M. (in press). Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology. (Thesis). University of SalfordIncreased flooding, urban diffuse pollution and habitat fragmentation are predicted as the climate changes and urbanisation increases; all will affect human and wildlife well-being negatively. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) have the potential t... Read More about Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology.
Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations
Journal Article
James, P. Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Educational Studies, 24(1), 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305569980240107A dissertation is an integral part of Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) and taught Master of Science (MSc) programmes and should reflect differences in learning styles as appropriate to each level.
The dis... Read More about Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
Urban Ecology - patterns, processes, and applications
Book
Niemelä, J., Breuste, J., Elmqvist, T., Guntenspergen, G., James, P., & McIntyre, N. Urban Ecology - patterns, processes, and applications. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Presentation / Conference
James, P., Millward, A., Morrison, K., Bishop, O., & Dennis, M. Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking. Presented at Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking, ManchesterChanging urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Symposium Convened by
Philip James, University of Salford; Alison Millward, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Kerry Morrison, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Oliver J. Bishop,... Read More about Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking.
Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study
Thesis
Koljonen, H. Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study. (Thesis). University of SalfordThis action research study investigated the feasibility of building evaluation capacity into the design process of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) community initiatives. GMFRS runs over 400 community initiatives every year and an... Read More about Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study.
Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach
Presentation / Conference
Gunawan, O., Armitage, R., & James, P. Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach. Poster presented at Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference 2012, University of GreenwichThere is much literature citing contributions that urban green spaces make towards human physical, social and mental well-being. However, quantitative evaluation is challenging. This research investigates Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ), which prov... Read More about Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach.
Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements
Report
James, P. (2011). Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreementsIn his inaugural lecture Professor James addresses questions such as why we keep pets, what happened in Salford on 29th October 1827, and how to improve your personal efficiency by ten to fifteen percent. The answers to these questions address diffe... Read More about Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements.
Surrogate measures for urban biodiversity, and human health and well-being
Presentation / Conference
Tzoulas, K., & James, P. Surrogate measures for urban biodiversity, and human health and well-being. Presented at 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Salford
Finding links between urban biodiversity and human health and well-being
Presentation / Conference
Tzoulas, K., & James, P. Finding links between urban biodiversity and human health and well-being. Presented at 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Salford
What is landscape-scale conservation and how does it apply to urban regeneration?
Presentation / Conference
Scott, A., & James, P. What is landscape-scale conservation and how does it apply to urban regeneration?. Presented at 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment., University of Salford, Greater Manchester
Urban green spaces: natural and usable?
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. Urban green spaces: natural and usable?. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria
Applicability of metapopulation theory to biodiversity conservation efforts in Greater Manchester
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. Applicability of metapopulation theory to biodiversity conservation efforts in Greater Manchester. Presented at IALE World Congress - 25 Years of Landscape Ecology: Scientific Principles in Practice, Wageningen, The Netherlands
The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion. Presented at 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment., University of Salford, Greater Manchester
Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire
Journal Article
James, P., & Gittins, J. Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire. Landscape Research, 32(4), 423-442. https://doi.org/10.1080/01426390701449794Planning, especially with the increasing prominence given to community involvement, is a key vehicle for delivering sustainable development. Between 2003 and 2005 two community groups in Cheshire wrote parish landscape character assessments. The comp... Read More about Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire.
Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city
Presentation / Conference
European city. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, BulgariaUrbanization is the dominant land use change across the world.
Population growth, climate change and technological change are identifi ed as three factors that have
paramount importance in the historic, contemporary and future development of urban... Read More about Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city.
Ecological frameworks and biodiversity action plans - making the link
Presentation / Conference
James, P., North, M., & Clarke, S. Ecological frameworks and biodiversity action plans - making the link. Presented at 11th annual IALE(UK) conference, University of East Anglia
Biodiversity, landscape and people in the conservation of urban blue spaces: a case study of ponds in the Northwest of England
Presentation / Conference
Gledhill, D., James, P., & Davies, D. Biodiversity, landscape and people in the conservation of urban blue spaces: a case study of ponds in the Northwest of England. Presented at 1st European Congress of Conservation Biology, Eger, Hungary