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2010

Barton J and Pretty J. 2010. What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis. Environmental Science and Technology DOI: 10.1021/es903183r

Haubenhofer DK, Elings M, Hassink J and Hine RE. 2010. The Development of Green Care in Western European Countries. Explore 6(2) 106-111 

Pilgrim S. 2010. Marine and coastal resource knowledge in the Wakatobi. In Clifton  J. et al. eds. Marine research and conservation in the coral triangle: The Wakatobi Marine National Park. Nova Science Publishers, New York (due in print spring 2010)

Pilgrim S and Pretty J. eds. (2010) Nature and Culture: Revitalising the Connections. London, Earthscan (due in print July 2010)

Sandercock G, Angus C and Barton J. 2010. Physical activity levels of children living in different built environments. Preventive Medicine http://www.sciencedirect.com/scidirimg/clear.gifDOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.01.005

Singh R, Pretty J and Pilgrim S. 2010. Traditional knowledge and biocultural diversity: learning from tribal communities for sustainable development in northeast India. J Env Plan Man 53: 4

2009

Barton J, Hine R and Pretty J. 2009. The health benefits of walking in greenspaces of high natural and heritage value. Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 6(4) 1-18

Pilgrim S, Samson C and Pretty J. 2009. Rebuilding a lost connection: Revitalisation projects and cultural regeneration. Sustain 10(3): 16

Pretty J, Adams B, Berkes F, de Athayde S, Dudley N, Hunn E, Maffi L, Milton K, Rapport D, Robbins P, Samson C, Sterling E, Stolton S, Takeuchi K, Tsing A, Vintinner E and Pilgrim S. 2009. The intersections of biological diversity and cultural diversity: Towards integration. Cons & Soc 7(2): 100-112 (pdf)

2008

Hine R. 2008. Care farming: Bringing together agriculture and health. ECOS 29(2), 42-51

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2008. Care farming in the UK: Contexts, benefits and links with therapeutic communities. Int. Journal of Therapeutic Communities 29(3)

Pilgrim S E, Cullen L, Smith D J and Pretty J. 2008. Ecological knowledge is lost in wealthier communities and countries. Environmental Sci & Tech 42(4), 1004-09 (pdf)

Pretty J and Pilgrim S. 2008. Nature and culture. Resurgence 250: September/October 2008

2007

Cullen L, Smith, DJ, Pretty J and Pilgrim SE. 2007. The links between local ecological knowledge and wealth in indigenous communities. International Journal of Social Sci 2(1): 289-299

Pilgrim S, Cullen L, Smith D J and Pretty J. 2007. Hidden harvest or hidden revenue. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 6(1), 150-159

Pilgrim S, Smith D J and Pretty J. 2007. A cross-regional quantitative assessment of the factors affecting ecoliteracy: implications for conservation policy and practice. Ecological Applications 17(6), 1742-51 (pdf)

Pilgrim S, Smith D and Pretty J. 2007. Ecoliteracy in Indonesia. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 88(3) [online] URL: http://esapubs.org/bulletin/ current/current.htm

Pretty J, Peacock J, Hine R, Sellens M, South N and Griffin M. 2007. Green Exercise in the UK Countryside: Effects on Health and Psychological Well-Being, and Implications for Policy and Planning. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 50 (2) 211-231 

2006

Pretty J. 2006. Physical activity in modern society: is there also an environmental benefit? Environmental Conservation 33 (2), 87-88

Pretty J, Hine R and Peacock J. 2006. Green Exercise: The benefits of activities in green places. The Biologist 53(3), 143-148

Samson C and Pretty J. 2006. Environmental and health benefits of hunting lifestyles and diets for the Innu of Labrador. Food Policy 31(6), p 528-553

2005

Pretty J, Peacock J, Sellens M and Griffin M. 2005. The Mental and Physical Health Outcomes of Green Exercise. International Journal of Environmental Health Research 15(5), 319-337

 

Occasional and Plenary Papers

Pilgrim S, Samson C and Pretty J. 2009. Rebuilding lost connections: How revitalisation projects contribute to cultural continuity and improve the environment. Interdisciplinary Centre for Environment and Society Occasional Paper 2009-01. University of Essex, UK (pdf)

Pretty J, Angus C, Bain M, Barton J, Gladwell V, Hine R, Pilgrim S, Sandercock S and Sellens M. 2009. Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways. Interdisciplinary Centre for Environment and Society Occasional Paper 2009-02. University of Essex, UK (pdf).

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2008. Care farming in the UK: Recent research findings on the scope and range of care farming in the UK. In Gallis C (Eds). 2007. Proceedings from the 1st European COST Action 866 conference "Green care in Agriculture: Health effects, Economics and Policies", Vienna 20-22 June 2007. University Studio Press, Thessaloniki

Pilgrim S. 2008. How do nature and culture intersect? Plenary paper for Conference “Sustaining Cultural and Biological Diversity In a Rapidly Changing World: Lessons for Global Policy”. Organized by AMNH, IUCN-The World Conservation Union/Theme on Culture and and Conservation, and Terralingua, New York, 2-5 April, 2008 Conservation, and Terralingua, New York, 2-5 April, 2008

Pretty J, Adams B, Berkes F, de Athayde S, Dudley N, Hunn E, Maffi L, Milton K, Rapport D, Robbins P, Samson C, Sterling E, Stolton S, Takeuchi K, Tsing A, Vintinner E & Pilgrim S. 2008. How do nature and culture intersect? Plenary paper for Conference “Sustaining Cultural and Biological Diversity In a Rapidly Changing World: Lessons for Global Policy”. Organized by AMNH, IUCN-The World Conservation Union/Theme on Culture and Conservation, and Terralingua, New York, 2-5 April, 2008 (pdf)

Pretty J N, Griffin M, Sellens M and Pretty C J. 2003. Green Exercise: Complementary Roles of Nature, Exercise and Diet in Physical and Emotional Well-Being and Implications for Public Health Policy. CES Occasional Paper 2003-1. University of Essex (pdf)

 

Book Chapters

Barton J and Pretty J. 2010. Urban ecology & human health & well-being – the relationships between nature and human health and well-being in urban areas, and the consequences. In: Gaston K et al. eds Urban ecology. British Ecological Society and Cambridge University Press.

 

Reports

Hine R, Pretty J and Barton J. 2009. Research Project: Social, Psychological and Cultural Benefits of Large Natural Habitat & Wilderness Experience: A review of current literature. Report for the Wilderness Foundation by University of Essex (pdf)

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2008. Green Spaces: Measuring the Benefits. Drawing on Case Studies from the East of England (pdf)

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2008. Care farming in the UK: A Scoping Study. Report for the National Care Farming Initiative (UK) by University of Essex (pdf)

Peacock J, Hine R and Pretty J. 2008. The TurnAround 2007 Project. Report for the Wilderness Foundation by University of Essex (pdf)

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2007. Evaluating the impact of environmental volunteering on behaviours and attitudes to the environment. Report for BTCV Cymru by University of Essex (pdf)

Peacock J, Hine R and Pretty J. 2007. Got the Blues, then find some Greenspace: The Mental Health Benefits of Green Exercise Activities and Green Care. Report for Mind by University of Essex (pdf)

Mind. 2007. Ecotherapy: The green agenda for mental health. Mind week report, May 2007. http://www.mind.org.uk/

Hine R, Peacock J and Pretty J. 2007. Green Lungs for the East of England. Report for the National Trust by University of Essex (pdf)

Peacock J, Hine R and Pretty J. 2006. Do People Feel Healthier in the Countryside? Understanding Public Attitudes and Beliefs Concerning the Relationship between Health and the Environment. Report for the Susie Fisher Group by University of Essex (pdf)

Peacock J, Hine R and Pretty J. 2006. The Health Benefits of Environmental Improvements to a Circular Route at Easington Coastal Path. Report for the Environment Agency and Durham Heritage Coast by University of Essex (pdf)

Peacock J, Hine R, Willis G, Griffin M and Pretty J. 2005. The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Environmental Improvements at Two Sites in London and Welshpool. Report for the Environment Agency, Bristol by University of Essex (pdf)

Pretty J, Griffin M, Peacock J, Hine R, Sellens M and South N. 2005. A countryside for health and wellbeing; the physical and mental health benefits of green exercise. Countryside Recreation Network, Sheffield (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

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