This theme reflects the importance of DfE's physical estates, not just to delivery of the Opportunity Mission but also in relation to health and the Clean Energy Mission.
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Collaborating projects: i. 'Bringing Landscape to Life: Environmental Histories at Sheringham Park, 1812-2012' (Daniels P-I, Veale PDRA; Partner Organisation, National Trust) ii. 'The Invisible College: Creating Commun...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow
Partially relevant as it focuses on historical estate landscapes rather than current management practices.
The natural world as a fascinating feature of towns and cities has a long history (e.g. Fitter 1945), and has also played a strong part in local biological conservation in some countries over the late 20th Century (Goode...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Partially relevant as it provides a toolkit for better management of sites for biodiversity, which can be applied to outdoor spaces in estates.
This project will provide tools and evidence to inform the Department for Education (DfE) policies and investment, by exploring the climate change risks and opportunities for new build and existing schools in the context...
Funded by: UKRI
Lead research organisation: University College London
Fully relevant as it specifically addresses climate change risks and opportunities for new build and existing schools, including outdoor spaces.