Tag: Field Diaries

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From Coalfield to Community: How Pentref Tyleri Is Regenerating South Wales

Case Study of Pentref Tyleri written by students of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey By Aiyushi, Oliver, Anaya, Konnie, and Jasmine A Community Rebuilding After Coal As part of the Environment and Sustainability course at the University of Surrey, we have had the opportunity to visit South Wales to explore community and environmental regeneration after the closure of local coal mines. During … Continue reading From Coalfield to Community: How Pentref Tyleri Is Regenerating South Wales

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Restoring the valleys & regenerating communities

From Industrial Legacy to Ecological Recovery: Tracking the Revival of the Afon Ebbw Fach By Ahmed, Olivia, Moritz, and Sophie from the Centre for Environment and Sustainability, University of Surrey The Legacy of Coal As Environment and Sustainability students, we recognise that aquatic biodiversity is imperative to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Rivers are complex systems; polluting one creates a positive feedback loop with … Continue reading Restoring the valleys & regenerating communities

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Research summaries

Field Diaries: Weaving knowledge to revive indigenous plants and practices in Mpondoland, South Africa

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences.  About the author Mallika Sardeshpande, She/her Affiliation: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, India During the field work: Institute of Natural Resources, South Africa Ecology interests: Agroecology, Urban ecology, Green infrastructure Overview of fieldwork In 2024, I secured my first applied project grant, to work on … Continue reading Field Diaries: Weaving knowledge to revive indigenous plants and practices in Mpondoland, South Africa

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Research summaries, Restoration

Field Diaries: Using remote sensing to help restore landscapes

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post Guilherme Castro shares his research on using remote sensing to better understand how to restore landscapes. About the Author Guilherme Castro, he/him Affiliation: Royal Holloway University of London & Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Ecology interests: Landscapes, restoration, remote sensing Overview of fieldwork I am a PhD student … Continue reading Field Diaries: Using remote sensing to help restore landscapes

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Monitoring and methods, Research summaries

Field Diaries: Mariana Silva Ferriera

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. Mariana Silva Ferreira shares being involved in the largest long-term monitoring study on small mammals based in Brazil. About the Author Mariana Silva Ferreira, she/her Affiliation: Associate Researcher, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), Brazil Auxiliar Professor, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio … Continue reading Field Diaries: Mariana Silva Ferriera

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Agriculture, Research summaries

Field Diaries: A regenerative agriculture model rooted in Goan tradition

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this first-person pictorial account, Apeksha Khedekar explores their time spent researching the sustainability of homestead farming among tribal populations in Goa. About the author I was a master’s student in environmental science with a specialisation in ecological sciences at the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development … Continue reading Field Diaries: A regenerative agriculture model rooted in Goan tradition

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From the Ground Up: Stories about Community Regeneration in South Wales

Field reflections written by Charlotte, Emily, Tara, Diesha and Anouk who are studying on the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. Meet Charlotte, Emily, Tara, Diesha and Anouk As Surrey University Undergraduates of The Center of Environment and Sustainability, we have had the opportunity to travel to SouthWest Wales in the objectives of studying and investigating environmental regeneration. Our group of: … Continue reading From the Ground Up: Stories about Community Regeneration in South Wales

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Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is fast-eroding. Yet, as far as Ecology is concerned, it is … Continue reading Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

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Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London as a Development Specialist. What project are you currently working on that you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

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Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Daniel Banks shares their story collecting citizen science data as part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Space4Nature project. Tell us about yourself My name is Daniel Banks and I work at the Surey Wildlife Trust as the Citizen Science Officer. What project are you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

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