Alternative Futures
Takes current sets of environmental challenges and explores some of the possible future scenarios that plausibly may arise. It is a thought experiment to help promote and inform contingency planning for an uncertain future.
TeloStress
Telomeres are the end-part of chromosomes and protect them from progressive degradation. Stress can lead to telomere shortening, in turn causing accelerated physical ageing and decreasing lifespan. Measuring this can indicate sub-lethal stress.
eDNA
Environmental DNA (eDNA) from organisms is detectable in the environment, using shed material (skin, mucus, faeces etc.). It traces the presence of species without need for capture or direct observations.
Ecological Value Assessment
Assigning ecological value to an area through integration of the inherent value of the various ecosystem components, independent of human uses and is measured in non-monetary terms.