Professor John Healey
Professor of Forest Sciences

Affiliations
Links
- http://seec.bangor.ac.uk/index.php.en
Smart Efficient Energy Centre: a £7M research centre working across three low carbon energy sectors: ocean energy, nuclear energy, and energy efficient structures. - http://www.envision-dtp.org/
Envision: Developing next generation leaders in environmental science: A NERC Doctoral Training Partnership between Lancaster, Bangor and Nottingham Universities, Rothamsted Research, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and British Geological Survey. - http://www.nrn-lcee.ac.uk/multi-land/
Multi-Land: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Ecosystem Service Resilience in Multifunctional Landscapes. A research cluster of the National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment - http://iwpt.bangor.ac.uk/
Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics: The Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics research group, based at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK, has undertaken two major field studies in Jamaica and Tanzania, together with a global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control. - http://cefnconwy.bangor.ac.uk/
Cefn Conwy: The CEFN Conwy project is designed to enhance the technical knowledge and environmental management skills of farmers in rural Conwy - http://darwin.bangor.ac.uk/biodiversity-ethiopia/
Biodiversity conservation of ancient church and monastery yards in Ethiopia - http://darwin.bangor.ac.uk/index.html
Building Nicaraguan and Costa Rican capacity in biodiversity conservation: The homepage of the Darwin Initiative project 'Building Nicaraguan and Costa Rican capacity in biodiversity conservation'. - http://ies.bangor.ac.uk/TWIRLS/index.php.en
TWIRLS: Treating Waste for Restoring Land Sustainability: A European Commission LIFE-Environment project targeting the restoration of degraded land using locally sourced waste materials.
Contact info
Thoday Building, room S7Email: j.healey@bangor.ac.uk
Tel: 01248 383703 (from U.K.)
+44 1248 383703 (International)
- 2001
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Participatory biodiversity evaluation in complex agroforests.
Wong, J. L., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R., Ebong, H., Fraser, P. J., Healey, J. R., Hall, J. B., Ndam, N., Joshi, L. (Editor), Williams, S. E. (Editor) & Van Noordwijk, M. (Editor), 3 Sept 2001, p. 16.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The role of disturbance ecology in predicting the impact on biodiversity of continuous cover forestry.
Healey, J. R., 24 Jun 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Impact of natural and human disturbance.
Healey, J. R., Tame, S., Smalley, T. & Ndam, N., 12 Jun 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Local perceptions of biodiversity.
Healey, J. R., Wong, J. L., Lysinge, R., Hall, J. B., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Fraser, P. J. & Ndam, N., 12 Jun 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Overview of the environment research programme project.
Healey, J. R., 12 Jun 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Participatory biodiversity assessment.
Healey, J. R., Wong, J. L., Hall, J. B., Hawthorne, W. D., Luque, S., Acworth, J., Nsoyuni, L., Kenfack, D., Focho, D. & Ndam, N., 12 Jun 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Kinetics of soil microbial uptake of free amino acids.
Vinolas, L. C., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2001, In: Biology and Fertility of Soils. 33, 1, p. 67-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Participatory biodiversity evaluation in tropical forests.
Wong, J. L., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R., Ebong, H., Fraser, P. J., Healey, J. R., Hall, J. B., Ndam, N. & Binggeli, P. (Editor), 1 Jan 2001, p. 19-25.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Reduced impact logging and the economic cost of carbon retention.
Price, C., Tay, J. & Healey, J. R., 1 Jan 2001, In: Scandinavian Forest Economics. 37, p. 227-237Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contour hedgerows of Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn. for soil and water conservation in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
McDonald, M., Stevens, P. A. & Healey, J., 2001, Sustaining the Global Farm – Selected Papers from the 10th International Soil Conservation Organization Meeting. Stott, D. E., Mohtar, R. H. & Steinhardt, G. C. (eds.). West Lafayette, Indiana, USA: International Soil Conservation Organization , p. 395-402Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
- 2000
- Published
Nutrient cycling in secondary forests in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.
McDonald, M. A. & Healey, J. R., 20 Dec 2000, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 139, 1-3, p. 257-278Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The cost of carbon retention by reduced impact logging.
Healey, J. R., Price, C. & Tay, J., 20 Dec 2000, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 139, 1-3, p. 237-255Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Variations and phenotypic correlation of growth attributes of Calliandra calothyrsus in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
McDonald, M. A., Healey, J. R. & Jones, M., 1 Dec 2000, In: Agroforestry Systems. 50, 3, p. 293-314Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accelerating oligotrophic habitat formation on slate waste.
Rowe, E., Williamson, J. C., Jones, D., Nason, M. A. & Healey, J. R., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Biodiversity on Mount Cameroon.
Ndam, N., Healey, J. R., Acworth, J., Tchouto, P. G., Price, M. F. (Editor) & Butt, N. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forests in Sustainable Mountain Development. 2000 ed. CABI Publishing, p. 46-51Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Designing and testing substrates for promoting the restoration of slate waste tips in Wales.
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E., Nason, M. A., Jones, D., Healey, J. R. & Holliman, P., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Evaluation of trees indigenous to the montane forest of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica for reforestation and agroforestry.
McDonald, M. A., Healey, J. R., Price, M. F. (Editor) & Butt, N. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forests in Sustainable Mountain Development. 2000 ed. CABI Publishing, p. 293-295Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Evaluation of trees indigenous to the montane forests of the Blue Mountains, Jamaica for reforestation and agroforestry.
McDonald, M. A., Healey, J. R., Price, M. F. (Editor) & Butt, N. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forests in Sustainable Mountain Development. 2000 ed. CABI Publishing, p. 293-295Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Factors limiting regeneration of abandoned agricultural clearings in tropical montane forest.
Hardwick, K. A., Garwood, N. C., Healey, J. R., Elliott, S., Anusarnsunthorn, V., Kerby, J. (Editor), Blakesley, D. (Editor) & Woods, K. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forest Restoration for Wildlife Conservation. 2000 ed. International Tropical Timber Organisation, p. 202Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Improved agroforestry systems for steeplands in the Caribbean.
McDonald, M. A., Healey, J. R., Stevens, P. A., Devi Prasad, P. V., Price, M. F. (Editor) & Butt, N. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forests in Sustainable Mountain Development. 2000 ed. CABI Publishing, p. 287-293Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Pricing carbon retention by means of reduced impact logging: a case study from East Malaysia.
Tay, J., Healey, J. R. & Price, C., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Research needs for the ecology of natural regeneration of seasonally dry tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Hardwick, K. A., Healey, J. R., Blakesley, D., Elliott, S. (Editor), Kerby, J. (Editor), Woods, K. (Editor) & Anusarnsunthorn, V. (Editor), 1 Jan 2000, Forest Restoration for Wildlife Conservation. 2000 ed. International Tropical Timber Organisation, p. 165-180Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The economic effect of reduced impact logging on carbon retention.
Price, C., Tay, J. & Healey, J. R., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 1999
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Interactions between components of multi-strata rubber agroforests: what can be learnt from on-farm trials?
Williams, S. E., Van Noordwijk, M., Penot, E., Healey, J. & Sinclair, F., 1999, Proceedings of the IUFRO International Symposium on Multi-strata Agroforestry Systems with Perennial Crops . Jiménez, F. & Beer, J. (eds.). Turrialba, Costa Rica: CATIE, p. 229-233Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Maintenance of soil fertility on steeplands in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica: the role of contour hedgerows
McDonald, M., Stevens, P. A., Healey, J. & Devi Prasad, P. V., 1999, Global Change in the Mountains. Price, M. F. (ed.). CRC Press, p. 193-196Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Plant succession on the 1922 lava flow of Mount Cameroon
Fraser, P., Banks, H., Brodie, S., Cheek, M., Dawson, S., Healey, J., Marsden, J., Ndam, N., Nning, J. & McRobb, A., 1999, African Plants: Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Uses: Proceedings of the 1997 AGTFAT Congress, Harare, Zimbabwe. Timberlake, J. & Kativu, S. (eds.). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, p. 253-262Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Seedling Identification: a Guide to the Tree Species of Mount Cameroon
Fraser, P. J., Healey, J. & Ndam, N., 1999, Bangor: University of Wales Bangor. 531 p. (SAFS Publication; no. 11)Research output: Book/Report › Book
- 1998
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An overview of invasive woody plants in the tropics
Binggeli, P., Hall, J. & Healey, J., 1998, University of Wales Bangor. 83 p. (SAFS Publication; no. 13)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Climate of the Mount Cameroon Region: Long and medium term rainfall, temperature and sunshine data
Fraser, P., Hall, J. & Healey, J., 1998, University of Wales, Bangor. 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Control and Management of Invasive Alien Woody Plants in the Tropics
Goodland, T., Healey, J. & Binggeli, P., 1998, University of Wales Bangor. 30 p. (SAFS Publication; no. 14)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The woody plant species of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
Goodland, T., Bellingham, P. J., Healey, J. & Tanner, E. V. J., 1998, University of Wales Bangor. 260 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
- 1997
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Maintenance of soil fertility on steeplands in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica: the role of contour hedgerows
McDonald, M., Stevens, P. A., Healey, J. & Devi Prasad, P. V., 1997, In: Agroforestry Forum. 8, 4, p. 21-25Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The Effect of Pittosporum undulatum on the Native Vegetation of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
Goodland, T. & Healey, J., 1997, University of Wales Bangor. 39 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The control of the Australian tree Pittosporum undulatum in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
Goodland, T. & Healey, J., 1997, University of Wales Bangor. 42 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Understanding and assisting natural regeneration processes in degraded seasonal evergreen forests in Northern Thailand
Hardwick, K., Healey, J., Elliott, S., Garwood, N. C. & Anusarnsunthorn, V., 1997, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 99, 1, p. 203-214Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1996
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The invasion of Pittosporum undulatum in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
Goodland, T. & Healey, J., 1996, University of Wales Bangor. 54 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Tree growth, mortality and recruitment on abandoned farms of 0 – 30+ years at Likombe, Mount Cameroon
Ndam, N., Healey, J., Cheek, M. & Fraser, P. J., 1996, Proceedings of International Union of Forest Research Organisations Conference, Growth Studies in Tropical Moist Forests in Africa . Foli, E. G., Vanclay, J. K. & Ofosu-Asiedu, A. (eds.). Vienna, Austria: International Union of Forest Research Organisations, p. 156-169Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
- 1995
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Damage and responsiveness of Jamaican montane tree species after disturbance by a hurricane
Bellingham, P. J., Tanner, E. V. J. & Healey, J., 1995, In: Ecology. 76, 8, p. 2562-2580Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1994
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Sprouting of trees in Jamaican montane forests after a hurricane
Bellingham, P. J., Tanner, E. V. J. & Healey, J., 1994, In: Journal of Ecology. 82, 4, p. 747-758Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1992
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Hurricanes need not cause high mortality: the effects of Hurricane Gilbert on forests in Jamaica
Bellingham, P. J., Kapos, V., Varty, N., Healey, J., Tanner, E. V. J., Kelly, D. L., Dalling, J. W., Burns, L. S., Lee, D. & Sidrak, G., 1992, In: Journal of Tropical Ecology. 8, 2, p. 217-223Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of forest clearance on soil conservation: preliminary findings from the Yallahs Valley, Jamaican Blue Mountains
McDonald, M., Healey, J. & Devi Prasad, P. V., 1992, In: Caribbean Geography. 3, p. 253-260Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of scientists and foresters in the wise management of tropical forests
Healey, J., 1992, In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 7, 8, p. 249-250Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1991
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Hurricane effects on ecosystems in the Caribbean
Tanner, E. V. J., Kapos, V. & Healey, J., 1991, In: Biotropica. 23, 4A, p. 513-521Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1990
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Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisation of Jamaican montane forest trees
Tanner, E. V. J., Kapos, V., Freskos, S. & Healey, J., 1990, In: Journal of Tropical Ecology. 6, 2, p. 231-238Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1989
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A bioassay study of soils in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
Healey, J., 1989, Mineral Nutrients in Tropical Forest and Savanna Ecosystems : Special publication no. 9 of the British Ecological Society. Proctor, J. (ed.). Oxford: Blackwell Scientific, p. 273-288Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Establishment of Clethra occidentalis (L.) Kuntze on stems of the tree-fern Cyathea pubescens Mett. ex Kuhn in a Jamaican montane rainforest
Newton, A. C. & Healey, J., 1989, In: Journal of Tropical Ecology. 5, 4, p. 441-445Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review