Research Scientist, Centre for Forestry and Climate Change
Email: gail.atkinson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1420 22255
Tel direct: +44 (0)1420 526176
Fax: +44 (0)1420 23653
Address:
Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey GU10 4LH
UK
Gail joined Forest Research in February 2009 following three years in the Forestry Commission’s West Midlands Forest District where she was Project & Development Manager. Previous to this, Gail worked on the implementation of the Habitats Directive and Public Service Agreements for protected sites for the Environment Agency.
Gail has an honours degree in Environmental Science from the University of Plymouth and completed her Masters in Environmental Management, specialising in Strategic Environmental Assessment of Natural Resources, in 2003.
Current role
Research Scientist, Centre for Forestry and Climate Change
Working within the Land Regeneration and Urban Greenspace team, Gail is undertaking a collaborative research project with the University of Surrey as part of a 4-year Engineering Doctorate in Environmental Technology.
Current programmes
Land regeneration for greenspace establishment: balancing engineering, environmental and social considerations
Project Manager / Research Scientist
The project will examine the process of brownfield regeneration to greenspace and establish how best to support those delivering regeneration projects, with a view to improving delivery of quality greenspace.
Affiliations and achievements
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management
Research areas
- Land regeneration and urban greening
- Greenspace establishment and regeneration on brownfield land.
Main recent publications
Atkinson, G. (2011). Capturing expertise to improve the process of land regeneration to greenspace. In EngD Conference University of Surrey, 2011.
Atkinson, G. & Doick, K. J. (2010). Brownfield Land Regeneration to Greenspace: Improving the Sustainability Credentials of Regeneration Projects through Process Modelling. IN FOX, H., R & MOORE, H. E. (Eds.) Restoration and Recovery: Regenerating land and communities. Dunbeath, Scotland, UK, Whittles Publishing.
Atkinson, G.E., & Winnall, R.A. (2008). Rejuvenating Traditional Orchards, how multidisciplinary Landscape Partnership Schemes can serve as a vehicle for restoration – Wyre Forest, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Journal of Landscape Archaeology & Ecology. Vol 7 2008 pp 19-22.
Collins, T., Collins, D., Writhrington, D., Atkinson, G., & Swash, A. (2005). Flood Risk Management & the SSSI PSA Target - How operating authorities can help. DEFRA Flood Risk Management Seminar. 21st March 2005.
