Kate Flood

Kate Flood
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway | NUI Galway · Department of Geography

Doctor of Philosophy
Peat Hub Ireland - https://www.ucd.ie/peat-hub-ireland/

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Introduction
Research interests include the cultural and social dimensions of peatland conservation and the role of communities in contributing to the restoration and resilience of peatlands. Creative and participatory methodologies, community-based research, science communication and education.
Education
September 2013 - September 2015
MSc World Heritage Management and Conservation
Field of study
  • Natural heritage management and conservation

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Publications (11)
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The ability to maintain livelihoods in the face of major environmental, political, economic and social stresses is fundamental to building resilient social and ecological communities. This research examines the place community has in this challenge and specifically the role of community involvement in the conservation of peatland social-ecological...
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Exploring how values are assigned to cultural ecosystem services of peatlands, this paper draws on a process perspective that incorporates relational and pragmatist approaches to conceptualising value. These approaches emphasise how value is established through cultural practices and everyday lived experiences of communities who are interacting wit...
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This report is part of a detailed scoping study to: -Provide an in depth literature review of peatlands in Ireland covering the following topics: 1) rewetting degraded peatlands; 2) carbon sequestration; 3) social value of peatlands; 4) alternative management options. -Provide strategic guidance and identify resources for future integrated managem...
Technical Report
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Guidance for community groups seeking to conserve or restore local wetlands (and other environments)
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Peatland habitats provide important ecosystem services for human beings but worldwide their future is at risk due to their historic and continued use as a social and economic resource. This research demonstrates how different types of knowledge can inform the conservation and management of peatlands, and how an interdisciplinary approach can facili...
Data
Given the urgency of current climate, biodiversity and social crises, it is important that approaches to management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems are effective, equitable, and lead to immediate action. Researchers and practitioners draw on a wide range of approaches, concepts and frameworks to guide research, produce knowledge and fin...
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The ecosystem services (ES) concept emerged as a metaphor to demonstrate humanity’s dependence on the natural environment and is increasingly applied to frame human-nature relationships in conservation science, policy and practice. This paper aims to enhance understanding of how the ES concept is applied for ecosystem management and biodiversity co...
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This synthesis report summarises the detailed scoping report published here: https://mail.thewaterforum.ie/app/uploads/2021/03/Peatlands_Full_Report_Final_Feb2021.pdf This project was funded by Fóram Uisce (The Irish Water Forum).
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This policy brief summarises the detailed scoping report published here: https://mail.thewaterforum.ie/app/uploads/2021/03/Peatlands_Full_Report_Final_Feb2021.pdf. This project was funded by Fóram Uisce (The Irish Water Forum).
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This paper synthesises a number of meaningful practices and transferable insights from sessions at the 2019 National Biodiversity Conference on engagement in biodiversity conservation. To achieve this, a diverse selection of contributors working with youth, the business and farming sectors, local communities, the general public and society at large...

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