RSN Rural Survey – Rural Housing (2018)
This Rural Housing Survey sought the opinions and experiences of residents of rural areas in England to help Rural England better understand housing issues.
Completed research projects
View completed research projects carried out by CCRI.
Heritage, natural capital and ecosystem services: Historic buildings and boundaries
This collaborative project will demonstrate how buildings and boundaries enclosing spaces associated with their historic use can be better integrated into decision making processes based on an ecosystem services approach.
Heritage, natural capital and ecosystem services: Lower Severn Vale
This project will use a range of existing and ongoing work including data on boundaries in the Lower Severn Vale to develop GIS resources in the Lower Severn Vale using open data and open source GIS software.
Developing an ecosystems approach: Dry stone walls
The project will develop a methodology that can identify the benefits and attribute values associated with the dry stone walls of the Peak District National Park.
The Implications of Brexit for Agriculture and Land Use in Wales
Janet Dwyer was commissioned to write a report for the Public Policy Institute for Wales, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for agriculture and rural areas in Wales that could result from Brexit.
GIS of the Lower Severn Vale
This project, led by Robert Berry, is aimed at developing a digital map database, or geographic information system (GIS), of the Lower Severn Vale using undergraduate student interns working with open source GIS software.
Agents for Change
Paul Courtney worked with South West Forum and Clarity to undertake an evaluation of the Somerset Village Agents project.
LANDWISE
Authorities across the West Thames area to learn how different land management methods impact on flood risk.
Rural survey
The aim of the survey was to assess the current key concerns for those living in rural areas and aimed to develop an up-to-date agenda for such areas.