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Helen Fitzmaurice

Helen Fitzmaurice

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 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6885-7725

Personal profile

Overview

My PhD research explores how small wetland ecosystems can benefit both nature and people. The project aims to identify and articulate the socio-ecological and cross-sectoral values associated with small wetlands in agricultural landscapes. I hope to examine how small wetlands deliver a range of ecosystem services (ES) or natures contributions to people (NCP) and how agri-environmental policies shape their management and ecological health. I aim to understand the factors that encourage or hinder conservation action for landowners, managers and other key stakeholders.

I will also be exploring how ecosystem services are translated across farmed landscapes and the spatial factors that determine where these benefits emerge. By analysing historical changes in the wider “pond-scape,” I aim to understand how restoring connectivity between wetlands and other waterscapes can enhance ecological networks and influence the delivery of these services or contributions.

Some Key areas of focus are:

Understanding how small wetlands facilitate and deliver both Ecosystem Services (ES) and Natures Contributions to People (NCP).

and

How small wetlands are influenced by Agri-Environmental policies.

It is titled ''Ponds for Wildlife and People: Quantifying opportunities for wetland creation in agricultural landscapes''

Research interests

My wider research interest include:
Socio-Ecologies of Wetlands
Freshwater conservation
Innovative river restoration (Stage 0)
Community energy

Education/Academic qualification

Master in Science, Environmental Leadership and Management, University of Nottingham

Award Date: 16 Dec 2024

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of Durham

Award Date: 15 Jul 2015

Keywords

  • Wetland Ecology
  • Ecosystem Services
  • Nature Contribution to People
  • Socio-Ecological Systems

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  6. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land