New project exploring sounds of nature on wellbeing
Dr Alice Goodenough is part of a new project undertaking innovative research exploring whether the sounds of nature can influence the mental health and wellbeing of people in care homes.
Current research projects
The CCRI is currently working on the following projects funded by the EU research programmes, UK Government and others.
The Fantastic Four
Four new knowledge exchange projects receive a share of £500,000 to boost the impact of the Future of UK Treescapes Programme.
DEFRA Research Development and Evidence Framework Research (2021-2024)
The CCRI are currently involved in an on-going series of themed research projects under the DEFRA Research and Experimental Development (R&D) Framework.
Farming in Protected Landscapes Evaluation
This Defra funded project aims to evaluate the Farming in Protected Landscape programme (FiPL) in England’s 34 AONBs and 10 National Parks, in order to feed into programme design and implementation throughout the funded period (2021 – 2024) and inform future policy and practice.
Catchment Systems Thinking Co-Operative (CaSTCo): Creating a framework for citizen science monitoring in the Western Rother and Arun
During this project, we will give thought to a full range of management approaches when considering how a citizen science monitoring framework could contribute to Integrated Catchment Management.
Developing Resources to Support The Cultural Regeneration of South West High Streets
UoG is working with Arts Council England (South West) to develop plans for a resource hub for cultural regeneration on the high street.
Assessment of Social Value Derived from CLA Activities
This project, a study for the Country, Land and Business Association, examines the social contribution of CLA members to enable aggregate estimates of social value generation across the CLA membership to be made.
Integrating Heritage into Land Management Plans
This project is looking at where and how land managers and the bodies administering the new schemes will get heritage data and advice, testing different formats of data and advice provision within Land Management Plans.
AGRISOCIAL: Towards a socially sustainable green transition for agriculture and rural communities
This research project aims to understand the implications of current social sustainability challenges for the green transition and how the green transition can enable more socially sustainable Norwegian farms and rural communities.