All Outputs (7)

A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes (2020)
Thesis
Alexander, D. A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Understanding better the consequences of anthropogenic pressure and environmental change is a substantial area of research for modern conservation ecology. This aim of this research is to investigate these consequences for the avian communities of sa... Read More about A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes.

Urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity and health outcomes in older populations (2020)
Journal Article
Cook, P., Dennis, M., Wheater, C., James, P., & Lindley, S. (2020). Urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity and health outcomes in older populations. European Journal of Public Health, 30(Sup. 5), v88-v89. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.232

Background

A city's multi-functional network of green and blue spaces has an important role underpinning the health and wellbeing of its residents. Although evidence of positive links between nature and health is plentiful, little is known about... Read More about Urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity and health outcomes in older populations.

Nature’s contribution to health and wellbeing in the city (2020)
Book Chapter
James, P., Tzoulas, K., & Dennis, M. (2020). Nature’s contribution to health and wellbeing in the city. In C. Boyko, R. Cooper, & N. Dunn (Eds.), Designing Future Cities for Wellbeing (54-70). New York and Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429470684-5

Biodiverse, vegetation-rich, green-spaces are important in the context of public health in urban environments. Links between residential proximity and equitable access to natural environments have been made with cardiometabolic disorders and emotiona... Read More about Nature’s contribution to health and wellbeing in the city.

A conceptual model of the social-ecological system of nature-based solutions in urban environments (2020)
Journal Article
Tzoulas, K., Galan, J., Venn, S., Dennis, M., Pedroli, B., Mishra, H., …James, P. (2021). A conceptual model of the social-ecological system of nature-based solutions in urban environments. Ambio, 50(2), 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-020-01380-2

This article provides a perspective on nature-based solutions. First, the argument is developed that nature-based solutions integrate social and ecological systems. Then, theoretical considerations relating to relational values, multifunctionality,... Read More about A conceptual model of the social-ecological system of nature-based solutions in urban environments.

Consideration of possible futures for peri-urban sites based on restabilising ecosystem processes : rewilding nature and people (2020)
Thesis
Bradley, T. Consideration of possible futures for peri-urban sites based on restabilising ecosystem processes : rewilding nature and people. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Inadequate funding, the shifting baseline syndrome phenomena, and the prescribe and protect approach to conservation collectively hinders ecosystem function. Rewilding offers an alternative solution without the same limitations. While it is documente... Read More about Consideration of possible futures for peri-urban sites based on restabilising ecosystem processes : rewilding nature and people.

Relationships between health outcomes in older populations and urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity (2020)
Journal Article
Dennis, M., Cook, P., James, P., Wheater, P., & Lindley, S. (2020). Relationships between health outcomes in older populations and urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity. BMC Public Health, 20(626), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08762-x

Background: There is a growing body of literature supporting positive associations between natural environments and better health. The type, quality and quantity of green and blue space (‘green-space’) in proximity to the home might be particularly i... Read More about Relationships between health outcomes in older populations and urban green infrastructure size, quality and proximity.

Ecosystem (dis)benefits arising from formal and informal land-use in Manchester (UK); a case study of urban soil characteristics associated with local green space management (2020)
Journal Article
Dennis, M., Beesley, L., Hardman, M., & James, P. (2020). Ecosystem (dis)benefits arising from formal and informal land-use in Manchester (UK); a case study of urban soil characteristics associated with local green space management. Agronomy, 10(4), 552. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10040552

Urban soils are subject to anthropogenic influences and, reciprocally, provide benefits and dis-benefits to human wellbeing; for example carbon storage, nutrient cycling and the regulation trace element and contaminant mobility. Collective stewardshi... Read More about Ecosystem (dis)benefits arising from formal and informal land-use in Manchester (UK); a case study of urban soil characteristics associated with local green space management.