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Training programmes can change behaviour and encourage the cultivation of over-harvested plant species by Williams, Sophie J, Jones, Julia P G, Clubbe, Colin, Gibbons, James M

“…Cultivation of wild-harvested plant species has been proposed as a way of reducing over-exploitation of wild populations but lack of technical knowledge is…”
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Sustained delivery of celecoxib from nanoparticles embedded in hydrogel injected into the biopsy cavity to prevent biopsy-induced breast cancer metastasis by Simmons, Reese, Kameyama, Hiroyasu, Kubota, Seiko, Sun, Yunguang, Langenheim, John F., Ajeeb, Rana, Shao, Tristan S., Ricketts, Samantha, Annan, Anand C., Stratemeier, Natalie, Williams, Sophie J., Clegg, John R., Fung, Kar-Ming, Chervoneva, Inna, Rui, Hallgeir, Tanaka, Takemi

“…Purpose We have previously reported that protracted Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity in bone marrow-derived cells (BMDCs) infiltrating into biopsy wounds…”
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Paradigms and progress in conservation science by Williams, Sophie J., Gordon, Holly L.

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Botanic gardens can positively influence visitors’ environmental attitudes by Williams, Sophie J, Jones, Julia P. G, Gibbons, James M, Clubbe, Colin

“…Botanic gardens often highlight public education as a priority. Increasing knowledge about biodiversity conservation is a frequently stated aim of…”
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Using consumer preferences to characterize the trade of wild‐collected ornamental orchids in China by Williams, Sophie J., Gale, Stephan W., Hinsley, Amy, Gao, Jiangyun, St. John, Freya A. V.

“…Overexploitation of wildlife for trade threatens taxa globally. Interest in demand‐side approaches to address this problem has grown but understanding of how…”
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Push and pull factors determine adolescents' intentions of participation in nature observation: Reconnecting local students with nature in China by Zhang, Weizhe, Williams, Sophie J., Wang, Ximin, Chen, Jin

“…Nature experiences are essential for fostering pro-environmental behavior. In this study, a wildlife observation toolbox was provided to students to encourage…”
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Why are some biodiversity policies implemented and others ignored? Lessons from the uptake of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation by botanic gardens by Williams, Sophie J., Jones, Julia P. G., Clubbe, Colin, Sharrock, Suzanne, Gibbons, James M.

“…International agreements and policies play an increasingly prominent role in strategies to combat biodiversity loss. However, conservation policies can only…”
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Who Harvests and Why? Characteristics of Guatemalan Households Harvesting Xaté (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti) by Williams, Sophie J., Gibbons, James M., Clubbe, Colin, Dibble, Amanda, Marroquín, Adolfo, Jones, Julia P. G.

“…Cultivation of harvested species is frequently proposed as a conservation strategy to reduce wild harvesting pressure and improve local livelihoods. The…”
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Who Harvests and Why? Characteristics of Guatemalan Households Harvesting Xaté (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti)1 by Williams, Sophie J., Gibbons, James M., Clubbe, Colin, Dibble, Amanda, Marroquín, Adolfo, Jones, Julia P. G.

“…Who Harvests and Why ? Characteristics of Guatemalan Households Harvesting Xaté ( Chamaedorea ernesti - augusti ). Cultivation of harvested species is…”
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Perceived entertainment and recreational value motivate illegal hunting in Southwest China by Chang, Charlotte H., Williams, Sophie J., Zhang, Mingxia, Levin, Simon A., Wilcove, David S., Quan, Rui-Chang

“…Globally, the overexploitation of wildlife presents one of the greatest challenges for biodiversity conservation and sustainable rural livelihoods. Research on…”
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Quantifying the trade in wild-collected ornamental orchids in South China: Diversity, volume and value gradients underscore the primacy of supply by Gale, Stephan W., Kumar, Pankaj, Hinsley, Amy, Cheuk, Mang Lung, Gao, Jiangyun, Liu, Hong, Liu, Zhi-Long, Williams, Sophie J.

“…Despite the grave threat illegal wildlife trade poses to species survival, few studies have attempted to link supply and demand data for the same wildlife…”
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Who Harvests and Why? Characteristics of Guatemalan Households Harvesting Xate (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti)^sup 1 by Williams, Sophie J, Gibbons, James M, Clubbe, Colin, Dibble, Amanda, Marroquín, Adolfo, Jones, Julia P; G

“…Who Harvests and Why? Characteristics of Guatemalan Households Harvesting Xaté (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti). Cultivation of harvested species is frequently…”
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Improving Plant Conservation Interventions Through a Better Understanding of Human Decision-Making by Williams, Sophie J

“…The threats to biodiversity are predominantly a result of human behaviour. Conservation interventions, from policy formulation to environmental education,…”
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