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Changes in perspectives of the values and benefits of nature (2013)
Thesis
Smith, D. Changes in perspectives of the values and benefits of nature. (Thesis). University of Salford

Social-ecological systems describe interactions between humans and nature. The ecosystem approach provides a holistic system to manage and understand these interactions, and to maintain and enhance ecosystem services - the benefits nature provides to... Read More about Changes in perspectives of the values and benefits of nature.

Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), ecosystem services and disservices using a communication and planning tool: New connections in urban ecology (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Mak, C., James, P., & Miklas, S. (2013, July). Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), ecosystem services and disservices using a communication and planning tool: New connections in urban ecology. Poster presented at 1st Congress of the Society for Urban Ecology, Berlin, Germany

A SuDS communication and planning tool is proposed to tackle urban diffuse pollution. This planning tool examines SuDS through the ecosystem services and disservices approach in order to illustrate the actual benefits of SuDS to all stakeholders invo... Read More about Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), ecosystem services and disservices using a communication and planning tool: New connections in urban ecology.

Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and ecosystem services: New connections in urban ecology (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Mak, C., James, P., & Scholz, M. (2013, June). Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and ecosystem services: New connections in urban ecology. Presented at Water for the future – A practical knowledge exchange, Hindu Gujarat Centre, Preston

Urban Diffuse Pollution is a major contributor that will prevent UK’s water bodies from achieving the Good chemical and ecological status by 2015, a WFD deadline. My innovative solution is a planning tool linking Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)... Read More about Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and ecosystem services: New connections in urban ecology.

Changes in the value of ecosystem services along a rural–urban gradient: A case study of Greater Manchester, UK (2013)
Journal Article
Radford, K., & James, P. (2013). Changes in the value of ecosystem services along a rural–urban gradient: A case study of Greater Manchester, UK. Landscape and Urban Planning, 109(1), 117-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.10.007

The degradation and loss of vital ecosystem functions and services have been an uncontested result of urbanisation. An understanding of how ecosystem services are provided along rural–urban gradients is crucial in the task of conserving and enhancing... Read More about Changes in the value of ecosystem services along a rural–urban gradient: A case study of Greater Manchester, UK.