Common pool resources and the Firth of Clyde
Yesterday I was at a meeting in Campbeltown called by the Scottish Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) at which were gathered fishing boat skippers, community activists and local tradition bearers. It proved to be a heated meeting, but ended in mutual
Common pool resources and the Firth of Clyde
Yesterday I was at a meeting in Campbeltown called by the Scottish Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) at which were gathered fishing boat skippers, community activists and local tradition bearers. It proved to be a heated meeting, but ended in mutual
To The Lighthouse
I have just been listening to a new adaption of “To The Lighthouse”, Virginia Woolf’s famous modernist novel of 1927 set on the Isle of Skye. The west coast of Scotland comprises a number of bioregions which share similar characteristics.
To The Lighthouse
I have just been listening to a new adaption of “To The Lighthouse”, Virginia Woolf’s famous modernist novel of 1927 set on the Isle of Skye. The west coast of Scotland comprises a number of bioregions which share similar characteristics.
Transhumance – Scottish return?
Will transhumance ever return to the Scottish Highlands? Since moving to Argyll 13 years ago I have been learning about the biocultural heritage of my region. Around me in Kintyre are the remains of old shielings. They are marked on
Transhumance – Scottish return?
Will transhumance ever return to the Scottish Highlands? Since moving to Argyll 13 years ago I have been learning about the biocultural heritage of my region. Around me in Kintyre are the remains of old shielings. They are marked on
Bioregional culture in French Alps
Walking in the French Alps is a good way to practice bioregioning. Among other things, bioregioning is a way of seeing. The first thing I noticed about being in the Ubaye valley of the Hautes Alpes area was that I
Bioregional culture in French Alps
Walking in the French Alps is a good way to practice bioregioning. Among other things, bioregioning is a way of seeing. The first thing I noticed about being in the Ubaye valley of the Hautes Alpes area was that I
Bioregions: the real agenda 21
During the 90’s I was inspired by Local Agenda 21. LA21 came into being when the Rio Earth Summit called on the world’s local authorities to take centre stage and fulfil the second part of the famous aphorism: “think global,
Bioregions: the real agenda 21
During the 90’s I was inspired by Local Agenda 21. LA21 came into being when the Rio Earth Summit called on the world’s local authorities to take centre stage and fulfil the second part of the famous aphorism: “think global,
Climate Change and Behaviour change
I am wrestling with a question Angus Hardie, director of Local People Leading (LPL), posed online a few weeks ago. For a number of years I have been involved in this unique Scottish organisationon, an alliance of national networks
Climate Change and Behaviour change
I am wrestling with a question Angus Hardie, director of Local People Leading (LPL), posed online a few weeks ago. For a number of years I have been involved in this unique Scottish organisationon, an alliance of national networks
The honeycomb pattern – good for urban bioregions
A reply to my nest-pattern post by an American friend living in an urban environment prompted me to think what patterns would be applicable to urban situations. Emma told me she was wrestling with the nest pattern in terms of
The honeycomb pattern – good for urban bioregions
A reply to my nest-pattern post by an American friend living in an urban environment prompted me to think what patterns would be applicable to urban situations. Emma told me she was wrestling with the nest pattern in terms of
The marine diversity of my bioregion
As a inhabitant of my bioregion, which I shall call West Argyll and the Islands after the landscape zoning project for Scotland (see associated post), I am aware that the sea always plays a vital role. It is where our
The marine diversity of my bioregion
As a inhabitant of my bioregion, which I shall call West Argyll and the Islands after the landscape zoning project for Scotland (see associated post), I am aware that the sea always plays a vital role. It is where our
Biosphere reserves: a possible model for bioregions?
I am reviewing various models which might be pertinent when it comes to us defining bioregions here in Scotland and across the UK. I have looked at landscape zoning, and now turn my attention to Biosphere reserves: a UNESCO initiative.
Biosphere reserves: a possible model for bioregions?
I am reviewing various models which might be pertinent when it comes to us defining bioregions here in Scotland and across the UK. I have looked at landscape zoning, and now turn my attention to Biosphere reserves: a UNESCO initiative.
How landscape zones can help define Scotland’s bioregions
Recently I did a presentation in Kilmartin, mid-Argyll, on bioregions and someone suggested I look at Scottish Natural Heritage’s project to split Scotland into 21 landscape zones, each with its distinctive character. He thought these might form the basis for
How landscape zones can help define Scotland’s bioregions
Recently I did a presentation in Kilmartin, mid-Argyll, on bioregions and someone suggested I look at Scottish Natural Heritage’s project to split Scotland into 21 landscape zones, each with its distinctive character. He thought these might form the basis for
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