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Prof Michael Hardman's Outputs (13)

Biochar and heavy metals (2024)
Book Chapter
Beesley, L., Cerqueira Cancelo, B., Hardman, M., Lebrun, M., Mitchell, K., & Lukas Trakal, A. (2024). Biochar and heavy metals. In Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology. Earthscan

Green Activism (2023)
Book Chapter
Hardman, M. (2023). Green Activism. In K. Van Assche, R. Beunen, & M. Duineveld (Eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia in Urban and Regional Planning and Design (164 - 165). Edward Elgar Publishing

Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing (2023)
Book Chapter
Thompson, J., Howarth, M., Hardman, M., & Cook, P. (2023). Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing. In Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes. Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003355731-9

This chapter explores the concept of, and presents the case for, public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape. We argue that the act of cultivating this landscape is a means by which to offer opportunity for wellness through access and interact... Read More about Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing.

Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing (2023)
Book Chapter
Thompson, J., Howarth, M., Hardman, M., & Cook, P. Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing. In P. Marsh, & A. Williams (Eds.), Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003355731

In this chapter, we conceptualise public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape, and explore its role and potential as a medium for civic environmental nature-based activities that generate health and wellbeing benefits. We outline common approa... Read More about Critically exploring public realm greenspace as a therapeutic landscape and the role of Green Social Prescribing.

Frontiers in blue-green infrastructure (2023)
Book Chapter
Hardman, M., Baldock, K., Connop, S., Taylor, K., & Stirling, R. (2023). Frontiers in blue-green infrastructure. In ICE Manual of Blue-Green Infrastructure (227-246). ICE Publishing

The School Farms Network in the UK : history, context, and adding value (2021)
Book Chapter
and adding value. In A. Farag, S. Badawi, G. Lalli, & M. Kamareddine (Eds.), School farms : feeding and educating children (67-83). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003176558-7

Alongside recent renewed interest in urban agriculture, there has been an increased focus on school farming. The School Farms Network has a large membership base and interest from other green space organisations across the UK. Using contributions fro... Read More about The School Farms Network in the UK : history, context, and adding value.

Chapitre 4. Guérilla jardinière, résistance et espace public (Chapter 4. Guerrilla gardening, resistance and public space) (2021)
Book Chapter
(Chapter 4. Guerrilla gardening, resistance and public space). In L. Granchamp, & S. Glatron (Eds.), Militantismes et potagers (Activists and vegetable gardens). Presses Universitaires du Septentrion

There is a small but emerging area of research that explores the impact of ‘guerrilla gardening’, an activity which involves actors occupying land, often in the public realm, without permission. Whilst several recent studies have charted the impact o... Read More about Chapitre 4. Guérilla jardinière, résistance et espace public (Chapter 4. Guerrilla gardening, resistance and public space).

Exploring guerilla gardening : gauging public views on the grassoots activity (2018)
Book Chapter
Hardman, M., Larkham, P., & Adams, D. (2018). Exploring guerilla gardening : gauging public views on the grassoots activity. In C. Tornaghi, & C. Certoma (Eds.), Urban Gardening as Politics (148-166). London, UK: Routledge/CRC Press (Taylor & Francis)

There is a noteworthy gap in recent research on the growing activity of guerrilla gardening. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a voice to those who dwell or work close to sites which have been colonized by guerrilla gardeners. It explores per... Read More about Exploring guerilla gardening : gauging public views on the grassoots activity.

Grassroots movements – towards cooperative forms of green urban development? (2016)
Book Chapter
Certomà, C., Hardman, M., Ioannou, B., Morán, N., Notteboom, B., Silvestri, G., & Sondermann, M. (2016). Grassroots movements – towards cooperative forms of green urban development?. In S. Bell, R. Fox-Kamper, N. Keshavarz, M. Benson, S. Caputo, S. Noori, & A. Voigt (Eds.), Urban Allotment Gardens in Europe. Routledge

Although urban allotment gardening dates back to the nineteenth century, it has recently undergone a renaissance of interest and popularity. This is the result of greater concern over urban greenspace, food security and quality of life. This book pre... Read More about Grassroots movements – towards cooperative forms of green urban development?.

Urban allotment garden : a case for place-making (2016)
Book Chapter
Noori, S., Benson, M., Gawryszewska, B., Hardman, M., Kasemets, K., Partalidou, M., …Willman, K. (2016). Urban allotment garden : a case for place-making. In S. Bell, R. Fox-Kamper, N. Keshavarez, M. Benson, S. Caputo, S. Noori, & A. Voigt (Eds.), Urban Allotment Gardens in Europe (291-319). Routledge

Tools – applications, benefits and linkages for ecosystem science (TABLES) (2014)
Book Chapter
(2014). Tools – applications, benefits and linkages for ecosystem science (TABLES). In A. Scott, C. Carter, O. Holzinger, M. Everard, D. Rafaelli, M. Hardman, …A. Taft (Eds.), National Ecosystem Assessment Follow-On. DEFRA

Over an 18 month period, the Tools: Applications, Benefits and Linkages for Ecosystems (TABLES) project has worked at the interface of research, policy and practice, crossing different disciplines, sectors and professions, to embed the value of natur... Read More about Tools – applications, benefits and linkages for ecosystem science (TABLES).