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Assessment of tertiary reed beds in chemically-dosed wastewater treatment plants for phosphorus removal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Eutrophication is one of the problems affecting the environmental quality standards of fresh waters. Phosphorus (P) is considered a main nutrient contributing to this. In the UK, the Water Industry is responsible for c.
Prieto Fort, Raul
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Integrating human acceptance into habitat suitability models for snow leopards in northern Bhutan

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Habitat suitability models are commonly used to assess the potential distribution of large carnivores by identifying ecologically favourable areas. However, these models often overlook human dimensions, such as conflict and acceptance, which can lead to overestimation of species ranges and a mismatch between predicted and actual distributions.
Dechen Lham   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

What turns us off about green and blue spaces in cities? Understanding perceived problems and unpleasant experiences for more just urban planning, design and management

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The planning, design and management of urban green and blue spaces necessitate trade‐offs between these spaces' many benefits and their drawbacks, but knowledge of perceived problems and unpleasant experiences in urban green and blue spaces remains limited.
Alyssa L. Solvie   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and development of two novel constructed wetlands: the duplex-constructed wetland and the constructed wetroof

open access: yes
Maribel Zapater PereyraAbstract thesis:  Design and development of two novel constructed wetlands: the Duplex-constructed wetland and the Constructed wetroofConstructed wetlands (CWs) are among the few natural treatment systems that can guarantee an efficient wastewater treatment and an appealing green space at the same time. However, they require
openaire   +2 more sources

Negative symbolism of wildlife shapes human–nature coexistence: The plight of owls in Nigeria

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Human–wildlife coexistence in culturally diverse landscapes requires understanding how socio‐cultural processes shape perceptions and behaviours towards conservation‐priority species. This study examines perceptions, belief‐based uses and conservation attitudes towards owls in communities surrounding six Protected Areas in Nigeria, addressing ...
Iniunam Aniefiok Iniunam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reedbeds for the treatment of greywater as an application of ecological sanitation in rural Costa Rica, Central America

open access: yes, 2005
The widespread practice in Latin America of separating greywater from blackwater at the domestic level lends itself to the application of Ecological Sanitation, or Ecosan.
Dallas, Stewart
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Herbarium digitisation sheds light on historical distribution and drivers of population extinction of a peat bog specialist

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Biodiversity loss threatens ecosystem services and human well‐being. Understanding the extent and causes of changes in biodiversity over time can help protect species and their habitats. Herbaria house carefully documented and curated specimens collected by generations of botanists.
Gabriel F. Ulrich   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A pipeline to compile expert‐verified datasets of digitised herbarium specimens for automated plant identification to accelerate taxonomy

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Understanding and protecting plant life is essential for tackling the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change. To support this, we have developed a new digital approach that helps identify plant species more quickly and accurately.
Jed Arno   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Balancing tracks and trees: Assessing railroad impact on Brazilian biodiversity

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The Brazilian West–East Integration Railway (FIOL) aims to boost the national economy by improving commodity transport; however, it crosses three of Brazil's most biodiverse and fragile regions: the Caatinga, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. Using digitised plant records and land‐use analyses, our study reveals significant vegetation loss within the ...
Ana Luiza Silva Rocha   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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