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Some love them, others hate them: Understanding farmers' tree planting decisions in Scotland
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Agroforestry is increasingly recognized as a sustainable agricultural land use system with potential to sequester carbon, create and repair habitats, enhance biodiversity and offer environmental and socio‐economic benefits, including improved agricultural productivity.
Albert Mvula, Katrin Prager, Josie Geris
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Protected areas represent complex social‐ecological systems that require governance and management approaches that valorise and enhance positive relationships between people and nature. This study analyses the alignment between social and ecological systems to detect the social‐ecological fit of projects focused on biodiversity conservation ...
Elena Andriollo +4 more
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Growing trees on farms: Navigating the goals and values of farmers
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Agricultural landscapes represent critical contexts for advancing policy objectives related to tree cover expansion. This paper explores how farmers' values influence their willingness or ability to grow trees on farms. Research is based on 49 interviews and two focus groups with farmers in England and draws on two social science research ...
Stephen McConnachie +7 more
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Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología, 2014 En las últimas décadas en Europa se ha promovido la promulgación de Códigos de Práctica, Directivas y Normas Armonizadas de obligado cumplimiento para los países miembros, que afectan a la madera en la construcción y que son imprescindibles para ...
Hermoso E. +2 more
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An overview on the seismic behaviour of timber frame structures [PDF]
, 2013 Traditional timber frame walls are an important structural element of many buildings and are usually composed of vertical posts and horizontal beams with bracing diagonal elements.
Lourenço, Paulo B. +2 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Wild deer populations are increasing across the northern hemisphere, posing challenges to the environment and people. Deer impacts can be managed using lethal and non‐lethal practices, but research suggests lethal control receives mixed support.
Elena Cini +9 more
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Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología, 2007 En las últimas décadas en Europa se ha promovido la promulgación de Códigos de Práctica, Directivas y Normas Armonizadas de obligado cumplimiento para los países miembros, que afectan a la madera en la construcción y que son imprescindibles para ...
E Hermoso +2 more
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Applied SciencesThe increasing use of large glass surfaces in modern architecture requires robust adhesive solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with structural resilience, particularly in timber–glass applications.
Rosa Agliata +5 more
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Identifying knowledge barriers to agroforestry adoption and co‐designing solutions to them
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Compared to monocultures, agroforestry can promote biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and climate resilience, whilst maintaining or enhancing production and profits. Despite this, uptake in temperate regions remains low. Knowledge gaps amongst land managers are a primary barrier to uptake, but little is known about which aspects of ...
Amelia S. C. Hood +7 more
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Structural vulnerability of Nepalese Pagoda temples [PDF]
, 2012 Nepal is located in one of the most severe earthquake prone areas of the world, lying between collisions of Indian to the Eurasian plate, moving continuously, resulting in frequent devastating earthquakes within this region.
Costa, A. +3 more
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