Masters Research: The Gist
Pastoral farming in Dhofar is made possible by the favourable climatic conditions caused by the Indian monsoon. From June to September low cloud and mist form against the southern mountain […]
Category Archives: Conservation & Development
Masters Research in Oman
Socio-ecological coincidence of livestock grazing activity with biodiversity distributions at Wadi Sayq, Dhofar Governorate, Oman The unique and biodiverse ecosystems of the Dhofar Mountains are threatened by large numbers of […]
Will biodiversity pay the price for development yet again?
There is increasing demand for protected areas to achieve poverty reduction in addition to biodiversity conservation. However, given the increasing reliance of rural communities on natural resources and the unpredictable […]
Kenya Field Course Diary
In early January 2014 I spent two weeks travelling around Kenya visiting national parks, private reserves, and community and NGO projects. Alongside my masters degree peers we engaged in a […]
Kenya Field Course
Tomorrow I will be heading off to Kenya on a two week field course as part of my Masters degree at the University of Exeter. We will be travelling all […]
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Communal Reserve
There is increasing demand for protected areas to achieve poverty reduction in addition to biodiversity conservation. However, given the increasing reliance of rural communities on natural resources and the unpredictable […]
Biodiversity Loss and Human Wellbeing
Species extinction is a natural process and would occur without the impact of humankind. In fact species extinction has played a role in the evolution of life on earth since […]
Conservation Refugees
The Hundred-Year Conflict between Global Conservation and Native Peoples Overview by the Author Mark Dowie Since 1900, more than 108,000 officially protected conservation areas have been established worldwide, largely at […]
Iquitos – The Capital City of Amazonia
For once, I am not writing about expeditions, ecology or wildlife – but about the city of Iquitos in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Why? Because I loved it! […]
Constructive Criticism in Conservation Management Techniques
Improving management systems and techniques has always been a key agenda throughout all industries to improve efficiency of outcomes, increase profit and minimise downfalls. In many stable industries, those with […]
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