Browsing by Author "Morris, Joe"

Browsing by Author "Morris, Joe"

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  • The importance of landscape characteristics for the delivery of cultural ecosystem services 
    Ridding, Lucy E.; Redhead, John W.; Oliver, Tom H.; Schmucki, Reto; McGinlay, James; Graves, Anil R.; Morris, Joe; Bradbury, Richard B.; King, Helen; Bullock, James M. (Elsevier, 2017-12-09)
    The importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) to human wellbeing is widely recognised. However, quantifying these non-material benefits is challenging and consequently they are often not assessed. Mapping approaches ...
  • Incorporating corporate social responsibility criteria into the Barclays bank lending appraisal process 
    Considine, Kevin (2003-10)
    In response to growing corporate power, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasing public demand that businesses should demonstrate greater responsibility for managing their impact on society beyond simply paying ...
  • Integrated washland management for flood defence and biodiversity 
    Morris, Joe; Hess, Tim M.; Gowing, D. J.; Leeds-Harrison, Peter B.; Bannister, N.; Vivash, R. M.; Wade, M. (2003-01-01)
    A combination of reform of agricultural policy, changing priorities in the countryside, growing commitment to protect and enhance biodiversity, and concerns about increased flood risk in lowlands have drawn attention to ...
  • Integrated washland management for flood defence and biodiversity 
    Morris, Joe; Hess, Tim M.; Gowing, D. J.; Leeds-Harrison, Peter B.; Bannister, N.; Wade, M.; Vivash, R. M. (2004-01-01)
    In the context of growing interest in finding sustainable solutions to flood management in England and Wales, this study set out to determine the extent to which benefits to flood management and biodiversity can be ...
  • Integrating flood management and agri-environment through washland creation in the UK. 
    Morris, Joe; Bailey, A. P.; Alsop, D.; Vivash, R. M.; Lawson, C. S.; Leeds-Harrison, Peter B. (2004-01-01)
    In many river floodplains in the UK there has been a long history of flood defence, land reclamation and water regime management for farming. In recent years, changing policies with respect to farming, environment and ...
  • Irrigation Demand and On-Farm Water Conservation in England and Wales 
    Weatherhead, E. K.; Knox, Jerry W.; Morris, Joe; Hess, Tim M.; Bradley, R. Ian; Sanders, Catherine L. (1997-01-01)
    The study confirmed that water use for agricultural irrigation is increasing, both in area irrigated and depths applied, and is increasingly concentrated on the more valuable crops. Underlying volumetric growth was 3% ...
  • Leisure activities and social factors influence the generation of cultural ecosystem service benefits 
    McGinlay, James; Parsons, David J.; Morris, Joe; Graves, Anil; Hubatova, Marie; Bradbury, Richard B.; Bullock, James M. (Elsevier, 2018-04-07)
    The relationship between cultural ecosystem services (CES) and the many diverse aspects of biodiversity is complex and multi-faceted. A large public survey in Wiltshire, UK, was used to assess associations between public ...
  • The management of tea research 
    Huq, Mainul (Cranfield University, 1996-02)
    Sponsors and clients of agricultural R&D are showing increasing concern about research costs and benefits. R&D organisations need to assess the impact of research to justify spending, obtain continuous technical ...
  • Modelling and mapping the economic value of supplemental irrigation in a humid climate, Agricultural Water Management 
    Rey, Dolores; Holman, Ian P.; Daccache, Andre; Morris, Joe; Weatherhead, E. K.; Knox, Jerry W. (Elsevier, 2016-04-23)
    Irrigation is an essential component of crop production to meet retailer demands for premium quality when rainfall is insufficient. Under drought conditions, irrigation can be constrained by water resources availability, ...
  • Optimum use of water for industry and agriculture dependent on direct abstraction - best practice manual.  
    Mathieson, I. K.; Knox, Jerry W.; Weatherhead, E. K.; Morris, Joe; Jones, D. O.; Yates, A. J. (2002-12-31)
    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.  Background: The Water Resources Act 1991 and its preceding legislation provides the Environment Agency with the means to manage water resources through the licensing of abstractions. Detailed demand ...
  • Producer responsibility for WEEE as a driver of ecodesign: Case studies of business responses to producer responsibility charges 
    Gottberg, Annika (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe; Institute of Water and Environment, 2003-11)
    Due to potential environmental, resource and health problems associated with waste, waste minimisation is a prioritised waste management strategy in many countries. Producer responsibility policies promote waste minimisation ...
  • Product service systems for household waste prevention 
    Gottberg, Annika (Cranfield University, 2012)
    Waste prevention is the prioritized waste management option within EU waste policy. There is however a scarcity of research on and policy measures for waste prevention. Improved resource productivity in consumption ...
  • Regulatory impact assessment of the implementation of the IPPC directive to the pig industry in England and Wales. 
    Pellini, Tiago (2002-08)
    The Directive 96/61/EC on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) is an important element of the EU strategy of sustainable development. IPPC imposes environmental regulation upon industries considered to have ...
  • RELU integrated floodplain management 
    Morris, Joe; Hess, Tim; Gowing, David; Trawick, Paul; Leeds-Harrison, Peter; Blowers, Andy; Tucker, Graham (Cranfield University, 2009-06)
    The last 25 years have witnessed a change in the priorities for the use of rural land in the United Kingdom. Whereas previously the focus was predominantly on agricultural production to achieve national self sufficiency, ...
  • Rural land management and flood risk management: stakeholder and policy analysis 
    Posthumus, Helena; Morris, Joe (Cranfield University, 2006-10)
    Climate change, perceived increase in flood incidence and changing priorities in the countryside have led to a growing concern that changes in land use in rural areas have increased the exposure of urban settlements to ...
  • Socio-economic Aspects of Peatland Management: an Ecosystems Approach 
    Rawlins, Amy (Cranfield University, 2008-08)
    Peatland areas comprise half of the world’s wetlands and play important ecological roles. Peatlands offer a diversity of social, economic and environmental benefits, and in so doing serve a wide range of human interests. ...
  • A systematic representation of crop rotations. 
    Castellazzi, M. S.; Wood, G. A.; Burgess, Paul J.; Morris, Joe; Conrad, K. F.; Perry, J. N. (Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam., 2008-04-01)
    Crop rotations are allocations by growers of crop types to specific fields through time. This paper aims at presenting (i) a systematic and rigorous mathematical representation of crops rotations; and (ii) a concise ...
  • Towards a framework for assessing the sustainability of supply chains : the case of potatoes in Britain 
    Vasileiou, Konstantinos Z. (Cranfield University, 2002-04)
    There is growing concern about the sustainability of food production and marketing systems when measured against a set of sometimes conflicting economic, environmental and social criteria. In this context, this research ...
  • UK Aviation: Carbon Reduction Futures. Final Report to the Department for Transport. 
    Morris, Joe; Rowbotham, Alex; Morrell, Peter; Foster, Andy; Poll, Ian; Owen, Bethan; Raper, David; Mann, Mike; Ralph, Malcolm (2009-07-01)
    The objective of this study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, is to determine the scope for, and cost of actions that can be taken by, the UK domestic aviation sector to reduce its emissions of CO2. This ...
  • Using scenarios to explore UK upland futures 
    Reed, M. S.; Arblaster, K.; Bullock, C.; Burton, R. J. F.; Davies, A. L.; Holden, J.; Hubacek, K.; May, R.; Mitchley, J.; Morris, Joe; Nainggolan, D.; Potter, C.; Quinn, Claire Helen; Swales, V.; Thorp, S. (Elsevier, 2009-11)
    Uplands around the world are facing significant social, economic and environmental changes, and decision-makers need to better understand what the future may hold if they are to adapt and maintain upland goods and services. ...