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Research Interests
Community Tree Nurseries; Treescapes; Heritage Apple Varieties; Ecology and Conservation; Plant Ecology; Agroecology; Agroforestry; Organic Agriculture; Distribution and taxonomy of tropical tree species.
Biography
My PhD in environmental sciences focused on the improving the identification and differentiation of two closely related tropical trees investigating their ecology, cytology and taxonomy. These multifunctional and resilient trees are frequently chosen for arid land reforestation, but as one species is extremely invasive it is important to be able to correctly identify any trees intended for planting schemes.
Since finishing my PhD I have been involved in a number of research projects on organic and sustainable agriculture in Europe, West Africa and Jamaica. These included the EDULINK project to build capacity in organic agriculture research and training in West Africa, two British Council funded projects for organic entrepreneurship and organic education in Nigeria and an EU funded project on organic agriculture, market development and agrotourism in Jamaica.
My current research focuses on community tree nurseries, how to support community tree production and finding more agroecological ways of producing trees, on preserving heritage apple varieties and improving green roof ecology.
Vision Statement
I am an environmental scientist, with research interests that centre on the interactions between people and plants. Currently these interests include trees and treescapes and blue-green roofs. I lead a Forestry Commission funded project which is examining the contribution of community tree nurseries to the UK tree production sector and identifying ways to support more agroecological ways of producing trees. I also have a small project which is aims to preserve Coventry’s heritage apple varieties with community involvement. I am also involved in research which aims to improve green roof ecology and design. I am particularly interested in research which investigates alternatives to conventional intensive production, such as agroecology which work with ecological cycles to help protect and enhance natural ecosystems.
I am interested in hearing from students who want to undertake research in community tree nursery production, heritage apple conservation or green roof ecology.
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):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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HORIZON 2020: Soil moisture supply and green roof plant requirements incorporating drainage and energy functions
Coupe, S., Rubinato, M., Bates, P., Lashford, C., Trenchard, L., Sañudo-Fontaneda, L., Rey-Mahía, C., Álvarez-Rabanal, F. & Roces-García, J.
15/12/23 → 15/12/25
Project: Research
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The contribution of trees and urban forests to ecosystem services and biodiversity in Coventry
Dehnen-Schmutz, K., Trenchard, L. & Bedford, M. L.
1/09/23 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Landscape and Horticultural Fertigation Using Roof-Derived Storm Water: The Potential Multiple Benefits of Blue Green Roof Installations
Coupe, S., James, D., Newman, A. P. & Trenchard, L., 23 Aug 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 17, 15 p., 12735.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Historical changes in the mineral content of fruit and vegetables in the UK from 1940 to 2019: a concern for human nutrition and agriculture
Mayer, A-M., Trenchard, L. & Rayns, F., 3 Apr 2022, In: International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 73, 3, p. 315-326 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Agroforestry: Challenges and Opportunities in Rhino Camp and Imvepi Refugee Settlements of Arua District, Northern Uganda
Grosrenaud, E. T., Okia, C. A., Adam-Bradford, A. & Trenchard, L., 17 Feb 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 4, 18 p., 2134.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Making Way for Trees? Changes in Land-Use, Habitats and Protected Areas in Great Britain under “Global Tree Restoration Potential”
Wilkes, M., Bennett, J., Burbi, S., Charlesworth, S., Dehnen-Schmutz, K., Rayns, F., Schmutz, U., Smith, B., Tilzey, M., Trenchard, L. & Van De Wiel, M., 21 Jul 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 14, 10 p., 5845.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainability and Resilience in Organic Greenhouse Horticulture. Examples from Italy and the UK
Foresi, L., Schmutz, U., Evans, A. & Trenchard, L., 17 Jul 2020, In: Acta Horticulturae. 1286, p. 39-45 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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HORIZON 2020: Soil moisture supply and green roof plant requirements incorporating drainage and energy functions
Coupe, Steve (Recipient), Rubinato, Matteo (Recipient), Bates, Philip (Recipient), Lashford, Craig (Recipient), Trenchard, Liz (Recipient), Sañudo-Fontaneda, Luis A. (Recipient), Rey-Mahía, Carlos (Recipient), Alvarez-Rabanal, Felipe Pedro (Recipient) & Roces-García, Jorge (Recipient), 2023
Prize: National/international honour
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