A5081587142- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Forest Management and Policy
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Plant and animal studies
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- African history and culture analysis
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Rural development and sustainability
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
2019-2025
Ludwigsburg University of Education
2023
James Hutton Institute
2012-2022
African Society for Laboratory Medicine
2012-2015
Frankfurt Zoological Society
2013-2014
University of Warsaw
2012
Macaulay Development Trust
2010
Land Use Consultants (United Kingdom)
2010
Wageningen University & Research
2007
University of Göttingen
2004-2005
Conservation interventions require evaluation to understand what factors predict success or failure. To date, there has been little systematic investigation of the effect social and cultural context on conservation success, although a large body literature argues it is important. We investigated whether local context, particularly institutions efforts engage with this culture significantly influence outcomes. also tested effects community participation, education, benefit provision, market...
Abstract Lack of public support for, and protest against, biodiversity management measures have often been explained by the apparently inadequate knowledge in general public. In stark contrast to this assumption ignorance, our results from focus group discussions The Netherlands, Germany Scotland show that members use very rich complex social representations argue for particular approaches management. Within these representations, we identified important components, such as (i) functions...
Wildlife is a critical component of protected areas worldwide. It can serve not only as primary attraction or an enjoyable part the visitor experience but also source conflict. Managing wildlife in this context requires broadbased approach that account for myriad factors underlying conservation effectiveness, including nature people's relationships with wildlife. These stem from cognitive foundation shapes human behavior toward Our theory value orientations contends that, at individual...
In many contemporary societies, multiple functions are connected to hunting. Here, we use the concept of multifunctionality investigate role hunting beyond its traditional function supplying meat. Hunting may contribute, for example, biodiversity conservation, recreation and preservation economies cultures in rural areas. Our comparative analysis eight study sites Europe Africa examines tensions trade-offs between these ecological, economic social hunting, investigates interplay institutions...
Despite continued critique of the idea clear boundaries between scientific and lay knowledge, 'deficit-model' public understanding ecological issues still seems prevalent in discourses biodiversity management. Prominent invasion biologists, for example, argue that citizens need to be educated so they accept scientists' views on management non-native invasive species. We conducted a questionnaire-based survey with members professionals species (n = 732) Canada UK investigate commonalities...
Information technologies have seeped their way into every aspect of our lives, mediating interactions between ourselves and environments. They are becoming an important part human-nature interactions, with smartphones, apps social media offering new ways to plan, navigate share experiences. This article explores the changes that these mobile bring focusing on outdoor practices experienced users. Drawing observational interview data gathered in Scottish Highlands, we analysed hillwalkers',...
Abstract This article presents a conceptual framework for analysing the governance of natural resource use, as is often primary issue when resources are overexploited and degraded. It addresses both spontaneous active governance, including institutional change induced by development co‐operation. Drawing on existing frameworks analysis, fundamental modifications presented to adapt concept context international co‐operation, include dynamic aspects well multiple actor interactions. Tested in...
Ongoing fragmentation between social groups on the appropriate targets and relevant actors for nature conservation signals need further advancements in theorizing about human–nature interaction. Through a focus complexity of thought confrontations groups, theory representations may provide useful addition to conventional approaches. However, environmental issues have so far not been among primary topics studied by representation scholars. This article sets out fill this gap. After an...
Abstract Bushmeat hunting is perceived as a serious threat to the conservation status of many species in Africa. We use novel livelihood choice experiment method investigate role illegal within strategies western Serengeti, and identify potential trade‐offs between other income sources. find that increasing access microcredit, higher wages, increases number cows, weeks increased market all contribute well‐being. are able quantify spent cattle, wage income, markets, microcredit. However,...
Wildlife conservation-related organisations increasingly employ new visual technologies in their science communication and public engagement efforts. Here, we examine the use of such for wildlife conservation campaigns. We obtained empirical data from four UK-based through semi-structured interviews participant observation. Visual were used to provide knowledge generate emotional responses perceived by as being necessary motivating a sense caring about wildlife. term these two aspects...
By enabling the creation of networks electronic sensors and human participants, new technologies have shaped ways in which conservation-related organisations monitor wildlife. These enable capture data perceived as necessary to evidence conservation strategies foster public support. We collected interview archival from UK-based with regard their use digital for wildlife monitoring. As a conceptual device examine these efforts, we used Benedict Anderson's (1991) work on censuses, maps museums...