Dr Florence Renou-Wilson MSc
Contact Details
|
||||||||||||||
|
 |
Biography:
| Florence holds a first class honours 'Ingénieur en Agriculture' degree from Institut Supérieur Agricole de Beauvais (France) and a first class honours Masters degree in Environmental Resource Management from University College Dublin (Ireland). In 2006, she was awarded her PhD for investigating optimal practices for the afforestation of industrial cutaway peatlands. She holds a Prof. Diploma in EIA and SEA Management (2010, University College Dublin). Florence has been working as project manager researching mainly peatlands for more than twelve years in University College Dublin, where she also lectures in: Peatlands and Environmental Changes; Ecological Modelling; Soil Science; Forestry and the Environment and has worked in collaboration with the EPA, Coford, Coillte, Bord na Móna and NPWS. She has published in international peer-reviewed journals and books and contributed to governmental guidelines. She is a member of Member of the Environmental Science Association of Ireland (ESAI), The Soil Science Society of Ireland (SSSI), the International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) and she is currently vice-chair of Commission VII of the International Peat Society.
Florence has been working as a researcher in UCD since 1998 2011: Nominated as a Lead Author for the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands. 2010-present: Project Director (and co-PI) of CALISTO (www.ucd.ie/calisto), an EPA-funded research project investigating greenhouse gas emissions from organic soils under grassland. 2006-present: Project Manager of BOGLAND (www.ucd.ie/bogland), an EPA-funded research programme managed from UCD with links with other organisations: TCD, NUIG, Teagasc. The aim of the project is to develop a protocol for the sustainable management of peatlands in Ireland.
2000-2005: Project Manager of BOGFOR (www.ucd.ie/ferg/research/projects/bogfor), a research programme managed from UCD with links with funding organisation: Coford, Bord Na Mona and Coillte. The aim of the project is to investigate the development of a forest resource on industrial cutaway peatlands in Ireland. 2000-present: Occasional Lecturer. Includes developing and delivering a complete core-module course on Ecological Modelling (to Masters students in Environmental Resource Management); Also giving lectures in Peatlands, Peatland Forestry, Soil Management and Forestry and the Environment. 1998-2000: Research assistant with Prof. Ted Farrell, working on peatland projects including Bogfor. |
Research Interests
| Peatland ecology and management; Peatland forestry; Cutaway peatlands; Environmental monitoring and water quality; Ecological modelling |
Books
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2011) Optimal practices in the afforestation of cutaway peatlands. Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Renou, F. & Farrell, E.P.; (2005) 'Reclaiming peatlands for forestry: the Irish Experience' In: Restoration of Boreal and Temperate Forests. Boca Raton: CRC Press. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Feehan, J., O'Donovan, G., Renou-Wilson, F. and Wilson, D (Ed.). (2008) The bogs of Ireland - an introduction to the natural, cultural and industrial heritage of Irish peatlands. Dublin: University College Dublin. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
Renou-Wilson, F., Pöllänen, M., Byrne, K. ,Wilson, D. & Farrell, E.P. ; (2011) 'The potential of birch afforestation as an after-use option for industrial cutaway peatlands'. Suo, Mires and Peat, 61 (3-4).  [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F., Keane, M. and Farrell, E.P.; (2009) 'Afforestation of industrial cutaway peatlands in the Irish midlands: site selection and species performance'. Irish Forestry, 66 :85-100. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F. and Farrell, C.A.; (2009) 'Peatland vulnerability to energy-related developments from climate change policy in Ireland: the case of wind farms'. Mires and Peatlands, 4 (Article 08):1-11. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F. Keane, M. and Farrell, E.P.; (2008) 'Effect of stocktype and cultivation treatment on the survival morphology and physiology of Norway spruce on cutaway peatlands'. New Forests, 36 (3):307-330. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F., Keane, M. and Farrell, E.P.; (2008) 'Establishing oak woodland on cutaway peatlands: Effects of soil preparation and fertilization'. Forest Ecology and Management, 255 (3-4):728-737. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F. and Farrell, E.P.; (2007) 'Phosphorus in surface runoff and soil water following fertilization of afforested cutaway peatlands'. Boreal Environment Research, 12 (6):693-709. [Details] |
|||||||||
| Renou, F., Keane, M., Scallan, U. and Farrell, E.P.; (2007) 'Establishment of native birch on cutaway peatlands in Ireland: silvicultural practices'. European Journal of Forest Research, 126 (4):545-554. [Details] |
|||||||||
| Renou-Wilson, F. and Farrell, E.P.; (2007) 'The use of foliar and soil information for optimising the nutrition of Sitka spruce and Norway spruce on cutaway peatlands'. SILVA FENNICA, 41 (3):409-424. [Details] |
|||||||||
| Renou, F., Egan, T. and Wilson, D.; (2006) 'Tomorrow's landscape: studies in the after-uses of industrial cutaway peatlands in Ireland'. SUO, MIRES AND PEAT, 57 (4):97-107. [Details] |
|||||||||
| Hide | |||||||||
Other Journals
| Renou, F.; (2006) 'A protocol for wise use and sustainable management of peatlands in Ireland' Peatlands International 1/2006 :43-45. [Details] |
| Renou, F., Farrell, E.P., Keane, M., McNally, G. and O'Sullivan, J.; (2005) 'Establishing a sustainable forest resource on industrial cutaway peatlands: tree performance and silvicultural techniques' COFORD CONNECTS - Silvicultural Management 13 :1-6. [Details] |
| Renou, F.; (1999) 'What future of peatlands in Europe?' Les cahiers de Geographie Physique 13 :119-126. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Florence Renou-Wilson; (2011) The value and status of Irish Peatlands Irish Peatland Society Annual Conference Tullamore Court Hotel, , 18-OCT-11 - 19-OCT-11 , pp.1-1 [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F., Wilson, D., Foy, B. and Mueller, C.; (2011) CALISTO: CArbon Loss from Histosols . In: Caron, P. and Rochefort, L eds. International Symposium on Responsible Peatland Management Quebec City, Canada, , 13-JUN-11 - 17-JUN-11 [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2010) Peatlands: a vital natural resource EPA National Research Conference Science into Action for Sustainable Ireland Croke Park, Dublin, [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2010) Ecosystem of peatlands: How do peatlands benefit people? An Taisce Biodiversity Seminar Tailor's Hall, Dublin, , 09-OCT-10 - 09-OCT-10 [Details] |
| Bullock, C., Renou-Wilson, F. and Convery, F.; (2008) Policy and the changing value of peatlands . In: Feehan, J. and Farrell, C.A eds. 13th International Peat Congress Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland, , pp.671-673 [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2008) Afforestation of industrial cutaway peatlands in Ireland: problems and principles . In: Feehan, J. and Farrell, C.A eds. 13th International Peat Congress Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland, , pp.506-509 [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2008) A protocol for the future management of Irish peatlands: the BOGLAND project . In: Feehan, J. and Farrell, C.A eds. 13th International Peat Congress Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland, , pp.693-396 [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou-Wilson, F. and Farrell, C.A.; (2008) Peatland vulnerability to energy-related developments from climate change policy in Ireland: the case of wind farms . In: IMCG eds. 'Wind farms on peatlands' international symposium (IMCG) Santiago de Compostela, Spain, [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2008) Peatlands: Here today, Gone tomorrow? . In: Environmental Protection Agency eds. EPA Environmental Research Conference The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin, [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou-Wilson, F. ; (2007) The future of Irish peatlands: a delicate exercise in balancing scientific knowledge and management options Society of Ecological Restoration San Jose, California, , 05-AUG-07 - 10-AUG-07 [Details] | |||||||||
| Wilson, D. and Renou, F.; (2006) The status of Irish peatlands and their future management: carbon gas exchange along a degradation gradient 5th European Conference on Ecological Restoration Greifswald, Germany, , 21-AUG-06 - 25-AUG-06 [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou, F.; (2006) Bogland project: a research programme to develop a protocol for the sustainable management of peatlands in Ireland . In: Farrell, C eds. Peatland utilisation and research in Ireland , pp.52-55 [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou, F.; (2006) Bogland: a protocol of sustainable peatland management in Ireland Environ06 [Details] | |||||||||
| Renou, F. and Farrell, E.P.; (2004) Growth, health and nutritional response of young Sitka spruce to aerial re-fertilisation on deep cutaway peatlands in Ireland . In: J. Päivänen eds. 12th International Peat Congress: Wise Use of Peatlands , pp.501-505 [Details] | |||||||||
| Hide | |||||||||
Published Reports
| Renou-Wilson, F., Bolger, T., Bullock, C., Convery, F., Curry, J., Ward, S., Wilson, D. and Mueller, C.; (2011) BOGLAND: Sustainable Management of Peatlands in Ireland. Strive Report No 75. Environmental Protection Agency, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F., Bolger, T., Bullock, C., Convery, F., Curry, J., Ward, S., Wilson, D. and Mueller, C.; (2011) BOGLAND: Sustainable Management of Peatland in Ireland - Protocol Document. Strive Report No 76. Environmental Protection Agency, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. [Details] |
| Renou-Wilson, F., Keane, M., McNally, G., O'Sullivan, J. and Farrell, E.P.; (2008) BOGFOR Programme - Final Report: A research programme to develop a forest resource on industrial cutaway peatlands in the Irish midlands. COFORD, Dublin. [Details] |
Reports
| Renou-Wilson, F., Farrell, E.P., Pollanen, M. and Wilson, D.; (2009) Birch on industrial cutaway peatlands in the Irish Midlands: ecology and establishment strategies. Final Report to Bord na Mona. Reports [Details] |
Honours and Awards
| Year: 1999. Title: Ingenieur en Agriculture |
| Year: 1999. Title: M.Sc. |
| Year: 2006. Title: PhD |
Associations
| Association: Society of Irish Foresters, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: International Peat Society, Commission VIII, Function/Role: Vice-chairperson |
| Association: IUFRO, Peatland Research Science Forest Group, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Soil Science Society of Ireland, Function/Role: Member |
Conference Contributions
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2008) Organising Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 13th International Peat Congress, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland , 08-JUN-08 - 12-JUN-08. |
| Renou-Wilson, F.; (2006) Organising Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Environ06, UCD , 30-JAN-06 - 01-FEB-06. |
Languages
| French: |
Reviews
| Biomass And Bioenergy : Reviewer. |
| Restoration Ecology: Reviewer. |
| Canadian Journal Of Forest Research: Reviewer. |
| Journal Of Horticultural Science: Reviewer. |
| Suo: Mires And Peat: Reviewer. |
| Silva Fennica: Reviewer. | |||||||||
| Hide | |||||||||
Teaching Interests
| Ecological Modelling to students in M.Sc. in Environmental Resource Management |