Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (13)

Developing Learning Landscape Partnerships: Why and how to work with protected area managers (2018)
Journal Article
McKee, A., Blackstock, K., Barea Azcón, J. M., Ciucci, P., Hošek, M., Huber, M., …Velander, K. (2018). Developing Learning Landscape Partnerships: Why and how to work with protected area managers. Parks: The international Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation, 24(2), 63-78. https://doi.org/10.2305/iucn.ch.2018.parks-24-2amck.en

There are many calls for more effective science-policy interaction and knowledge exchange in order to tackle persistent conservation problems; however, more clarity is needed surrounding the roles and practices involved. To address this challenge, we... Read More about Developing Learning Landscape Partnerships: Why and how to work with protected area managers.

Environmental Management. (2015)
Book Chapter
Velander, K., & Diele, K. (2015). Environmental Management. In C. Cater, B. Garrod, & T. Low (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism, 184. CABI

Environmental impact assessment. (2015)
Book Chapter
Velander, K., & Diele, K. (2015). Environmental impact assessment. In C. Cater, B. Garrod, & T. Low (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism, 184. CABI

Mangroves. (2015)
Book Chapter
Velander, K., & Diele, K. (2015). Mangroves. In C. Cater, B. Garrod, & T. Low (Eds.), The encyclopedia of sustainable tourism, 320. CABI

Beach litter deposition at a selection of beaches in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. (2007)
Journal Article
Storrier, K. L., McGlashan, D. J., Bonellie, S., & Velander, K. (2007). Beach litter deposition at a selection of beaches in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Journal of Coastal Research, 23, 813-822. doi:10.2112/04-0251.1

Beach litter deposition at a selection of beaches in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, was studied between July 2001 and December 2003. The amount and types of beach litter is relatively consistent among beaches and over time, with an increased abundance... Read More about Beach litter deposition at a selection of beaches in the Firth of Forth, Scotland..

The Sustainability of Whale-watching in Scotland (2003)
Journal Article
Woods-Ballard, A., Parsons, E., Velander, K., Hughes, A., Ladle, R., & Warburton, C. (2003). The Sustainability of Whale-watching in Scotland. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 11(1), 40-55. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669580308667192

Scotland's tourism trade grosses £2.5 billion annually and supports 180,000 jobs; whale-watching is an important part of this activity. Whales and dolphins are the country's number one wildlife attraction and with 11,770 km of coastline the potential... Read More about The Sustainability of Whale-watching in Scotland.

Fishing behavior in a giant tailess whip spider. (2003)
Journal Article
Ladle, R. J., & Velander, K. (2002). Fishing behavior in a giant tailess whip spider. Journal of Arachnology, 31, (154-156). ISSN 0161-8202

Whip spiders (Amblypygi) are a small and understudied group of arachnids characterised by long antenniform legs and raptorial pedipalps. Due to their nocturnal habits, secretive nature and geographical distribution there have been very few studies o... Read More about Fishing behavior in a giant tailess whip spider..

Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland. (2001)
Journal Article
Velander, K., & Mocogni, M. (2001). Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland. The naturalist, 126, 17-26

Nutrient levels were monitored over a twelve month period in Bemersyde Moss, a shallow wetland in southern Scotland. The Moss is used by a variety of waterfowl, both as a winter roost by approximately 100-250 greylag geese (Anser anser) and in summer... Read More about Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland..

Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents. (2000)
Journal Article
Webb, L. & Velander, K. (1999). Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents. Naturalist (10136444). 125. . 99-109. . ISSN 1013-6444.

The population and community structure of small rodents on arable and set-aside habitats was stided in winter and summer in order to determine seasonal patterns of habitat use.An area of 0.3 ha on each study site was live trapped during each sample s... Read More about Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents..

Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method? (1999)
Journal Article
Velander, K., & Mocogni, M. (1999). Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method?. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 38(12), 1134-1140. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X%2899%2900143-5

Ten methods for sampling beach litter were tested on 16 beaches located around the Firth of Forth, Scotland in order to ascertain the effectiveness of the various methods. Both fresh and/or accumulated litter were sampled. Some methods were more effe... Read More about Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method?.

Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study (1998)
Journal Article
Velander, K. A., & Mocogni, M. (1998). Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 36(5), 385-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X%2897%2900204-X

Beach litter was monitored between April and October 1994 at Cramond Beach, Edinburgh. When compared with data collected over the same period in 1984, it was found that overall there was a twofold increase in litter, although the proportion of items... Read More about Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study.