landscapes

Courses tagged with "landscapes"

The starting point for the restoration of damaged habitats
The science behind the restoration of damaged habitats
Restoring habitats not only benefits wildlife, but can have social and economic benefits too
Much of the landscape of the British Isles has been has been damaged or destroyed by human activity, often resulting in a loss of the native species that lived there. But is this really the end of the story for Britain’s wild places? Some people think not, and they are working to restore some of the natural areas of the British Isles and to prevent the decline of many threatened species

Eleni Wood explains how the science of 'geochronology' can be used to effectively analyse the history of a mountain range.

Category: Geology
Use the Geology Toolkit to discover why it is important to know about rocks
Category: Geology

Discover the unique landscape of Great Britain and Ireland with our interactive Geology Toolkit, featuring a geology timeline, rock analyser, rock cycle, landscape features and safety tips.

Category: Geology
Discover how the Ice Age shaped the British Isles
Category: Geology
The Earth isn't a solid mass of rock - it's moving all the time
Category: Geology
The rocks and minerals that lie beneath the surface of the UK
Category: Geology
Discover how the Ice Age shaped the British Isles
Category: Geology
Discover the unique landscape of the British Isles. For a richer experience, you can explore with our interactive Geology Toolkit.
Category: Geology
What rocks exist in your area? Discover the UK's rocks, region by region and delve into our Geology Toolkit.
Category: Geology
Use the Geology Toolkit to discover why it is important to know about rocks. For a richer experience, you can explore with our interactive Geology Toolkit.
Category: Geology
Take a journey around Britain and discover some of our fascinating geology. For a richer experience, you can explore with our interactive Geology Toolkit.
Category: Geology
In this three minute video, Dr Matt Balme in The Open University's Space Science research priority area, gives us a tour of his laboratory and shows how he models the landscape of Mars.
Category: Astronomy