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Context and Links

Mole Cricket This study takes place within an active, multi-disciplinary research and teaching context at Lancaster University. The following sites may be useful (click for access):

Lancaster University Links:

Centre for Science Studies
IEPPP
Lancaster Environment Centre
Sociology

The study is also located within a set of policy considerations and concerns (click for access to the following sites):

Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum - Science
DEFRA
English Nature
Countryside Council for Wales
Scottish Natural Heritage

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