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This project is directed at the core policy driver “Global climate and nature crises” that focuses on “achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions and responding to biodiversity loss”. The proposed research extends and develops broad use statistical and mathematical tools for modelling natural populations and community dynamics and biodiversity and environmental systems. The results will be useful for predicting the impacts of climate change and potential management actions on plant and animal populations and communities, and environmental-ecological systems.
Introduction “We are bringing a network of people and key organisations together who provide food or feed in organic and non-organic systems. Working in an interdisciplinary manner we are co-creating long term partnerships with our stakeholder communities.” Said Professor Christine Watson, Deputy Head of the School of Natural and Social Sciences (Research), SRUC, as we were welcomed to their fabulous state of the art building at Craibstone. Christine has been visionary in her approach to building partnerships, with the University of Aberdeen, The Rowett Institute, The James Hutton Institute
The event will be hosted by Professor Mathew Williams, Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) and will feature keynote addresses, breakout sessions, panel debate, networking and posters. Objectives of the event: The event will provide an opportunity for researchers, including early career researchers, across the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Portfolio to showcase their research and highlight recent research outputs and impact. This networking event will provide a forum for both researchers and policy makers from across the
An online tool is being developed using artificial intelligence to provide convenient access to biosecurity advice for farmers. Initial development and testing of the proof of concept has produced a shiny app Available at: https://epidemiology.sruc.ac.uk/shiny/apps/bitesize-biosecurity/
Scottish Atlantic oak woods or temperate rainforest are rare and threatened habitats that support a vast array of biodiversity, particularly lichens and bryophytes. Much of this unique habitat was converted to conifer plantations (known as Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites – PAWS) last century for commercial timber production. Many PAWS are undergoing restoration in attempts to reinstate the former structure and functional diversity of the oakwoods. While there are studies examining how the initial establishment of PAWS and subsequent restoration efforts have impacted aboveground
This report presents the results from an online survey commissioned by SEFARI on behalf of the Scottish Government to assess the current coverage and capabilities of the Land Use and Natural Capital modelling and tools used and in development by the research community in Scotland. The purpose is to map and categorise the modelling capabilities available and understand how this capability can be better used and enhanced. The report is a product of the SEFARI Fellowship Mapping Land Use and Natural Capital Models and Research in Scotland.
Human-induced climate change is driving increasingly severe weather in the UK, threatening the long-term viability of Scotland’s land-based industries. To remain resilient and competitive, these sectors must urgently adopt climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, including Nature-based Solutions (NbS), which are central to emerging policy and funding frameworks. We take a broad definition of NbS that includes any form of land management that utilises natural or nature-like process to provide adaptation outcomes, this includes where land is being primarily managed for productive purposes
This is a redacted version of survey outputs where personal details have been removed. The response have been provided by individual researchers. For GDPR reasons their details are not provided here. Should you wish to learn more about the models, please contact the named organisations directly.
