Autumn 2012 Newsletter

The upcoming workshop will provide an opportunity for those engaged in research at MSc & PhD level to explore the types of data which are available to them, and to be introduced to a range of techniques commonly used when analysing landscape, cultural and ecological data. 

During the conference, a novel workshop using the hands-on and creative ‘Ketso’ kit stimulated interaction and discussion among conference delegates. 

A second group of conference delegates embarked upon a rigorous tour of the Carrifran wildwood site, an extraordinary exemplar of forest restoration and public engagement, overcoming conflicting conservation agendas. 

The ialeUK committee tells us about their roles within the committee and their research interests within Landscape Ecology.  

The UK National Ecosystem Assessment increased our understanding of the state and future of ecosystem service delivery, and identified key uncertainties and scientific evidence gaps. The Follow-On Phase, which commenced earlier this year, attempts to bridge this knowledge gap, whilst further developing and communicating the evidence base. 

Geoff Griffiths, and Ruth Evans from the University of Reading have developed a landscape scale approach to assess the impacts of land clearance for palm oil on both the environment and livelihoods of local people within Liberia. 

As an interested organisation in the Green Infrastructure Partnership (GIP), ialeUK intends to share news, experience and generate discussion relating to the GIP.