Results 131 to 140 of about 61,268 (313)
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract High aggregate levels of wildlife consumption in cities in Central Africa highlight the need for solutions that balance wildlife protection, local livelihoods and the relational values between people and nature. This study explores the impacts of demand‐ and supply‐side interventions on wild meat consumption through two randomized control ...
Abdoulaye Cisse +2 more
wiley +1 more source
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract The future of land use in the UK uplands is highly debated, with growing interest in increasing tree cover and other land use changes, alongside a desire to maintain traditional land use patterns and practices. Treescape expansion is likely to result in synergies and trade‐offs between different outcomes, so integrating stakeholder preferences
Melissa Minter +6 more
wiley +1 more source
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons +9 more
wiley +1 more source
, 2015 More than half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, and cities provide the setting for a number of significant contemporary challenges such as population growth, mass tourism, and unequal access to socio-economic opportunities.
DiStefano, LD, Lee, HY
core
Green pathways to mental health: Relationships between treescapes and well‐being and distress
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract We aimed to evaluate the mental health benefits and possible mechanisms of objective and subjective treescape exposures whilst also accounting for relationships with residential area greenspace in general. Independent variables were objective measures of residential neighbourhood tree cover density and woody linear features, and a subjective ...
Ian Alcock +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Heritage-led Urban Regeneration as a catalyst for Sustainable Urban Development
, 2018 It is without doubt, the conservation of a nation’s cultural heritage is of crucialprominence, as it embraces the sense of belonging and is a major component of quality of life. Italso plays a substantial role towards the foundation of the future. In the
A Alseragy (17922872) +2 more
core +1 more source
, 2019 The research papers published in this volume are the result of four years work on the Urban and Spatial Models for the Revival and Enhancement of Cultural Heritage research project. The project and the researchers faced the question of how to preserve and present cultural heritage and how to tackle the challenges arising from modern needs and new ...
openaire +1 more source
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract The current ‘UN Decade on Restoration’ calls for collaboration between scientists and practitioners to formulate guidelines for ecosystem restoration, within which transdisciplinary approaches are imperative to rethink the diverse values associated with nature, paving the way for sustainable ecosystem restoration.
Miguel A. Cebrián‐Piqueras +7 more
wiley +1 more source
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
wiley +1 more source
Forgotten heritage: the use and future of Military Heritage Assets in Hong Kong
, 2016 Frequently seen in former British colonies, an oft forgotten yet ubiquitous form of urban heritage is retired military architecture and structures. For the former colony of Hong Kong, which was greatly shaped by the military influence and presence there,
Cummer, KN
core