Dr Sophie Williams

Honorary Lecturer

s.williams@bangor.ac.uk

Dr Sophie Williams

I am interested in the interactions between ecology and socio-economic system, how botanic gardens play a role and how they can be used to make plant conservation more successful. In the past I have focused my research on how social science can be used to improve plant conservation. I used botanic gardens as model. There are over 2500 botanic gardens world wide which provided an excellent case study model system. This work was carried out in collaboration with BGCI particularly with Sara Oldfield. 

I used the harvesting of the Xate palm in Guatemala and Belize as a case study example to develop a bio-economic model which explicitly describes the interactions between peoples behaviour and how particular stages of the plant growth are targeted for harvesting.

I now have a severe brain injury, so my research is currently taking a back seat. I endeavour to do as much research as possible, and I am prioritising it but I am limited how much I can actually accomplish. I want to highlight the importance of a good working environment. So I am currently listening to Simon and Garfunkel. I am just saying this to emphasise the role music can play in making the working environment more suitable. The social context and environmental setting will affect results so it is very important to acknowledge and recognise them. 

I am member of the SNS Conservation Research Group  (Conservation@Â鶹Íø), and regularly attend its meetings, which I thoroughly enjoy.

2018

  • Published
    Williams, S., Gale, S., Hinsley, A., Gao, J. & St John, F. A. V., Oct 2018, In: Conservation Letters. 11, 5, e12569.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

2017

  • Published
    Zhang, W., Williams, S. J., Wang, X. & Chen, J., 2017, In: Applied Environmental Education Communication. 16, 4, p. 247-261 15 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

  • Published
    Pienkowski, T., Williams, S., McLaren, K., Wilson, B. & Hockley, N., 21 Feb 2015, In: Ecological Economics. 112, p. 68-77
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Rakotomamonjy, S. N., Jones, J. P. G., Razafimanahaka, J. H., Ramamonjisoa, B. & Williams, S., 8 Apr 2015, In: Animal Conservation. 18, 2, p. 157-166
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

  • Published
    Williams, S., Jones, J. P. G., Annewandter, R. & Gibbons, J. M., Dec 2014, In: Ecological Applications. 24, 8, p. 2050–2062
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Hardman, C. J., Williams, S., Manco, B. N. & Hamilton, M. A., 2 Apr 2012, In: Oryx. 46, 02, p. 204-212
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Williams, S., Jones, J. P. G., Clubbe, C. & Gibbons, J. M., 14 Mar 2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 3, p. e33012
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Williams, S., Gibbons, J. M., Clubbe, C., Dibble, A., Marroquin, A. & Jones, J. P. G., 24 Oct 2012, In: Economic Botany. 66, 4, p. 357-369
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Williams, S., Jones, J. P. G., Clubbe, C., Sharrock, S. & Gibbons, J. M., 1 Jan 2012, In: Biodiversity and Conservation. 21, 1, p. 175-187
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review