My research is focused on the use of fossils and modern datasets, models and innovative technologies to determine the diversity, distribution and abundance of plants and animals across global landscapes in space and time. This evidence-base is then used to understand biodiversity baselines, the resilience of biological communities to external shocks, the relationship between biodiversity and human health, and the distribution of natural capital assets across global landscapes that are important for human well-being.
Related Projects
Nature for student’s life: The impact of outdoor greenness on mental wellbeing and chronic absenteeism
Does greenness matter to student mental wellbeing and attendance
From greening to wellbeing: Multi-scale analysis of green infrastructure and mental health at population level within the UK
A mixed methods investigation into how green infrastructure influences mental health across diverse communities and landscapes in the UK
An investigation into the impact of different measures of vegetation cover and characteristics in urban areas on mental health in Birmingham
This was a desk-based project using the exceptional tree-data and greenspace data sets from Birmingham City along with the Small Area Mental Health Index to determine which aspect of nature are associated with the most positive mental health outcomes.
Potential for Collaboration with Green Health Initiatives in Oxfordshire
Scoping the opportunities for engagement and collaboration with NGOs working in the green health space.
The role of volatile organic compounds in physical and mental wellbeing outcomes
Determining the mechanism through which volatile organic compounds released by plants can influence our physical and mental wellbeing.
Related Outputs
Nature Seminar Series. Prescribing nature for human health Kathy Willis
In this talk Kathy will present an overview of studies examining evidence for the interactions with nature that bring about hormonal responses and changes to nervous and immune systems that induce physiological and psychological calming, pain relief and alleviation of tiredness. The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Network are interested in promoting a wide […]
