Study of Determined Town and Village Greens Applications
This project examined the character of application sites, and explored whether the sites were earmarked for development in local development plans or subject to planning applications.
Research projects
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Economic and environmental impacts of changes in support measures for the English uplands – an in-depth forward look from the farmer’s perspective for the Defra Agricultural Change and Environment Observatory
The aim of this project was to provide Defra with a deeper understanding of how hill farmers are likely to respond to changes in economic support from government.
Peatland Restoration on Exmoor – Review and Recommendations
This project condcuted a review of peatland restoration on Exmoor and gave guidance to the Steering Group on how best to proceed with future peatland restoration.
An ecosystem services pilot in the South West – building a framework for delivery
The CCRI was commissioned by the Exmoor National Park Authority and Natural England to develop a delivery framework for ecosystem services within the uplands.
Woodland Wealth Appraisal for the East of England: update 2010
This project estimated the values of woodland and forests in the East of England Region.
Assessment of single farm payment on graziers in UK & Ireland
This project aimed to assess the impact of the Single Payment Scheme in England on the active graziers of common land.
Attitudinal Survey to Evaluate the Implementation of Uplands Entry Level Stewardship
This project evaluated upland farmers’ attitudes to the Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme which was introduced in July 2010.
Economics of Co-ordination in Environmental Stewardship (2012)
This project explored different mechanisms for delivering co-ordinated agri-environmental schemes.
Sustainable flood memories and the development of community resilience to future flood risk: a comparative study of three recently flooded communities (ESRC award)
In November 2010, the Centre for the Study of Floods and Communities at the University of Gloucestershire, together with the CCRI, was awarded an ESRC award for research into sustainable flood memory.