This report summarizes the main results of an analysis of data collected by the Jersey Probation and After-Care Service since the introduction of the Level of Service Inventory (Revised) (LSI-R, Andrews and Bonta 1995) as a new method of risk and need assessment to...
Purple Dewplant Management Techniques: The Effectiveness of Removal and Impacts on Native Flora Regrowth, in the Coastal Sand Dunes of Jersey, Channel Islands
Coastal sand dune systems are one of the most rare and natural remaining ecosystem types on Europe. The dynamism created by variable climate and influx of sand creates a diverse mosaic of habitat which favour a small diversity of specialised species. The British Isles...
Assessing the European hedgehog’s (Erinaceus europaeus) status, behavioural activity and home ranges in a rurual and urban setting, with specific interest on the island of Jersey, UK
The European Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus has seen population numbers decline for several decades despite being listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Redlist. The quoted 46% reduction in individuals in 13 years has promptly had the species added to the UK’s own Red List...
The Influence of Bait on Species Observations Using Baited Remote Underwater Videos in Portlet Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Marine ecosystems are being increasingly degraded due to increasing anthropogenic pressures. To mitigate these issues, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a popular spatial management tool; however, protection levels vary. No-Take Zones (NTZs) enforce the strictest...
Macroalgae and Blue Carbon: Understanding the Impact of Environmental Variables on the Rate of Growth and Carbon Content in Kelp (Laminaria digitata and Laminaria hyperborea)
The growing threat of climate change has resulted in the need for new and innovative strategies to limit global emissions. One approach involves the conservation and restoration of coastal vegetated ecosystems that naturally sequester and store atmospheric carbon,...
An interpretative phenomenological study exploring the lived experiences of women who have succeeded into senior leadership positions
Although women’s participation in the workforce has steadily grown in recent decades and their representation in senior leadership positions has risen, much of the research continues to focus on explaining the barriers that prevents their upward advancement. In...