MSc, Ph.D.
Contact Details
Academic Co-ordinator
Applied Ecology Unit
Centre for Environmental Science
Arts/Science Concourse
National University of Ireland Galway
T: 091 493863
E: gesche.kindermann@nuigalway.ie
Applied Ecology Unit
Centre for Environmental Science
Arts/Science Concourse
National University of Ireland Galway
T: 091 493863
E: gesche.kindermann@nuigalway.ie
Biography
Research Interests
Peer Reviewed Journals
Year | Publication | |
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(2020) | 'Surfing and the Senses: Using Body Mapping to Understand the Embodied and Therapeutic Experiences of Young Surfers with Autism'
Easkey Britton, Gesche Kindermann, and Caitriona Carlin (2020) 'Surfing and the Senses: Using Body Mapping to Understand the Embodied and Therapeutic Experiences of Young Surfers with Autism'. Journal Of Community Psychology, [Details] |
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(2020) | 'Blue care: a systematic review of blue space interventions for health and wellbeing'
Britton E;Kindermann G;Domegan C;Carlin C; (2020) 'Blue care: a systematic review of blue space interventions for health and wellbeing'. Health Promotion International, 35 (1) [DOI] [Details] |
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(2017) | 'Mature exotic conifer stands have greater catches of the EU-protected Geomalacus maculosus than adjacent peatland or clear-felled standsimplications for forestry'
Erin Johnston, Gesche Kindermann, Jack OCallaghan, Daniel Burke, Cillian McLoughlin, Sinéad Horgan, Inga Reich, Rory Mc Donnell, Christopher D. Williams & Michael Gormally (2017) 'Mature exotic conifer stands have greater catches of the EU-protected Geomalacus maculosus than adjacent peatland or clear-felled standsimplications for forestry'. Annals Of Forest Science, [Details] |
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(2018) | 'A Rapid Assessment Framework for Irish Habitats: A Case Study of Machair Habitat Quality'
Thomas Gorman, Gesche Kindermann, Terry Morley (2018) 'A Rapid Assessment Framework for Irish Habitats: A Case Study of Machair Habitat Quality'. Irish Geography, [Details] |
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(2017) | 'Monitoring the EU protected Geomalacus maculosus (Kerry Slug): what are the factors affecting catch returns in open and forested habitats?'
Johnston, E;Kindermann, G;O'Callaghan, J;Burke, D;McLaughlin, C;Horgan, S;Mc Donnell, R;Williams, C;Gormally, M (2017) 'Monitoring the EU protected Geomalacus maculosus (Kerry Slug): what are the factors affecting catch returns in open and forested habitats?'. Ecological Research, 32 :95-104 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2017) | 'Nematode associates and susceptibility of a protected slug (Geomalacus maculosus) to four biocontrol nematodes'
Carnaghi, M;Rae, R;De Ley, IT;Johnston, E;Kindermann, G;Mc Donnell, R;O'Hanlon, A;Reich, I;Sheahan, J;Williams, CD;Gormally, MJ (2017) 'Nematode associates and susceptibility of a protected slug (Geomalacus maculosus) to four biocontrol nematodes'. Biocontrol Science And Technology, 27 :294-299 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2013) | 'Stakeholder perceptions of recreational and management impacts on protected coastal dune systems: A comparison of three European countries'
Gesche Kindermann, Mike Gormally (2013) 'Stakeholder perceptions of recreational and management impacts on protected coastal dune systems: A comparison of three European countries'. Land Use Policy, 31 :472-485 [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2010) | 'Vehicle damage caused by recreational use of coastal dune systems in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) on the west coast of Ireland'
Kindermann, G., Gormally, M. (2010) 'Vehicle damage caused by recreational use of coastal dune systems in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) on the west coast of Ireland'. Journal Of Coastal Conservation, 14 :173-188 [Details] |
Edited Books
Year | Publication | |
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(2016) | Landscape Values: Theory and Praxis.
Gesche Kinderman, Tim Collins, Nessa Cronin, Conor Newman (Ed.). (2016) Landscape Values: Theory and Praxis. Galway, Ireland: Centre for Landscape Studies, NUI Galway. [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
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37th IAH (Irish Group) Annual Conference,
Grainne Barron, Tiernan Henry, Gesche Kindermann Development of a focussed Integrated Catchment Management toolkit for use in secondary schools. [Oral Presentation], 37th IAH (Irish Group) Annual Conference, Tullamore . [Details] |
Thesis
Year | Publication | |
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(2011) | Protected coastal dune systems: Recreational impacts and users perceptions regarding nature conservation with specific reference to machair.
Gesche Kindermann (2011) Protected coastal dune systems: Recreational impacts and users perceptions regarding nature conservation with specific reference to machair. Thesis [Details] |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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Leave no Trace | Research Committee Member | / | |
Environmental Science Association Ireland | College Liaison for NUIG | / | |
Irish Ecological Association | Committee Member | / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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Community and University Sustainability Project | Work Group Leader | / | |
Biodiversity and Bioresources cluster of the Ryan Institute | Member | / | |
College of Science Graduate Studies Committee | SNS PGT representative | / | |
School of Natural Sciences Postgraduate Research Committee | Committee Member | / | |
School of Natural Sciences Postgraduate Taught Committee | Chair | / |
Education
Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
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2001 | NUIG | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science | |
2015 | NUIG | Postgraduate Diploma | Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
2003 | UCC | Msc | Ecosystem Conservation & Landscape Management | |
2011 | NUIG | PhD | Environmental Science |
Teaching Interests
Modules Taught
Term/Year | Module Title | Module Code | Subject / Desc | |
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since 2018/19 | Communicating Science & Research | EV5102 | ||
since 2019/20 | Environmental Leadership | EV6102 | ||
since 2011/12 | Habitat Identification and Assessment | EV527 | This module explores what a habitat is and the factors that influence habitat assessments. Specific reference will be made to habitat requirements, attributes & properties, monitoring issues (such as establishing a baseline, recruitment & mortality) and conservation evaluation criteria etc. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the connections between these requirements with a view to producing an overall habitat assessment procedure. | |
since 2011/12 | Habitat Management and Restoration | EV528 | This module outlines what habitat management is and why it is necessary. Philosophical approaches to habitat management, creation and restoration are explored. Principles of habitat management are summarised in relation to the objectives of any management technique, with special reference to management for a number of different taxa including; i.e. plants, fungi, lichens, invertebrates and vertebrates, etc. | |
since 2011/12 | Ecosystem Sciences | EV507 | This module explores how the ecosystem can be assessed from a number of different perspectives including; i.e. geology, hydrology, soils, biodiversity, etc. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the connections between these parameters with a view to producing an overall integrated ecosystem assessment procedure. | |
since 2011/12 | Ecological Survey Techniques | EV514 | The objective of this course is to introduce students to a variety of fieldwork techniques used for ecological surveys. Survey methodologies include plant surveys using frame and pin quadrats, animal surveys using small mammal traps and stream / river surveys with reference to macroinvertebrate sampling and associated physical parameters. | |
since 2011/12 | Invasive Species & Biodiversity | EV534 | ||
since 2011/12 | Environmental Impact Assessent (EIA) | EV529 | ||
since 2011/12 | Appropriate Assessment (AA) | EV531 | ||
since 2011/12 | Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) | EV530 | ||
since 2011/12 | Water Framework Directive (WFD) | EV5101 |