Research
Current projects:
PhD students:
Lorna Graham: Bees and buzz pollination in crops: Evaluating the potential for matching bee vibrations and buzz-pollinated crops to improve fruit yield
Publications
Journals
- Beaton, J.K.; Perry, A.; Cottrell, J.E.; Iason, G. R.; Stockan, J.; Cavers, S. (2022) Phenotypic trait variation in a long-term multisite common garden experiment of Scots pine in Scotland, Scientific Data, 9, Art. 671
- Plenderleith, F.; Palmer, S. C. F; Travis, J. M. J.; Lancaster, L. T.; Stockan, J.; Mitchell, R. (2022) The consequences of tree disease and pre-emptive felling on functional and genetic connectivity for woodland invertebrates, Ecological Informatics, 72, Art. 101820
- Dinning, J.; Stockan, J.; Fielding, D.A.; Young, M.R. (2022) Habitat suitability for Coenagrion hastulatum (Charpentier) (Northern Damselfly) in Northeast Scotland, Journal British Dragonfly Society, 38(1), 47-64
- Ollerton, J.; Trunschke, J.; Havens, K.; Landaverde-González, P.; Keller, A.; Gilpin, A.; Rech, A.; Baronio, G.; Phillips, B.; Mackin, C.; Stanley, D.; Treanore, E.; Baker, E.; Rotheray, E.; Erickson, E.; Fornoff, F.; Brearley, F.; Ballantyne, G.; Iossa, G.; Stone, G.; Bartomeus, I.; Stockan, J.; Leguizamón, J.; Prendergast, K.; Rowley, L.; Giovanetti, M.; Bueno, R.; Wesselingh, R.; Mallinger, R.; Edmondson, S.; Howard, S.; Leonhardt, S.; Rojas-Nossa, S.; Brett, M.; Joaqui, T.; Antoniazzi, R.; Burton, V.; Feng, H.; Tian, Z.; Xu, Q.; Zhang, C.; Shi, C.; Huang, S.; Cole, L.; Bendifallah, L.; Ellis, E.; Hegland, S.; Díaz, S.; Lander, T.; Mayr, A.; Katzer, S.; Dawson, R.; Eeraerts, M.; Armbruster, W.; Walton, B.; Adjlane, N.; Falk, S.; Mata, L.; Geiger, A.; Carvell, C.; Wallace, C.; Ratto, F.; Barberis, M.; Kahane, F.; Connop, S.; Stip, A.; Sigrist, M.; Vereecken, N.; Klein, A.; Baldock, K.; Arnold, S. (2022) Pollinator-flower interactions in gardens during the COVID19 pandemic lockdown of 2020, Journal of Pollination Ecology, 31, 87-96
- Mitchell, R.J.; Bellamy, P.; Broome, A.; Ellis, C.; Hewison, R.; Iason, G.; Littlewood, N.; Newey, S.; Pozsgai, G.; Dunan, R.; Stockan, J.; Stokes, V.; Taylor, A. (2022) Cumulative impact assessments of multiple host species loss from plant diseases show disproportionate reductions in associated biodiversity, Journal of Ecology, 110(1), 221-231
- Pozsgai, G.; Lövei, G.; Vasseur, L.; Gurr, G.; Batáry, P.; Korponai, J.; Littlewood, N.A.; Liu, J.; Mora, A.; Obrycki, J.; Reynolds, O.; Stockan, J.A.; VanVolkenburg, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhou, W.; You, M. (2021) Irreproducibility in searches of scientific literature: A comparative analysis., Ecology and Evolution, 11(1), 14658-14668
- Pozsgai, G.; Lövei, G.; Vasseur, L.; Gurr, G.; Batáry, P.; Korponai, J.; Littlewood, N.A.; Liu, J.; Mora, A.; Obrycki, J.; Reynolds, O.; Stockan, J.A.; VanVolkenburg, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhou, W.; You, M. (2021) Irreproducibility in searches of scientific literature: A comparative analysis., Ecology and Evolution, 11(1), 14658-14668
- Barbour, D.; Prescott, T.; Stockan, J.A.; Young, M.R. (2021) How reliable is the use of transect counts to assess the population of the New Forest Burnet moth (Zygaena vicae [D. & S.], 1775) (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) at its only British site in western Scotland., Entomologist’s Gazette, 72(1), 15-22
- Pilotto, F.; Kühn, I.; Adrian, R.; Alber, R.; Alignier, A.; Andrews, C.; Bäck, J.; Barbaro, L.; Beaumont, D.; Beenaerts, N.; Benham, S.; Boukal, D.S.; Camatti, E.; Canullo, R.; Cardoso, P.; Ens, R.J.; Everaert, G.; Evtimova, V.; García-González, R.; Gómez Garcia, D.; Grandin, U.; Gutowski, J.M.; Hadar, L.; Halada, L.; Halassy, M.; Hummel, H.; Huttunen, K-L.; Jaroszewicz, B.; Jensen, T.C.; Kalivoda, H.; Kappel Schmidt, I.; Kröncke, I.; Leinonen, R.; Martinho, F.; Meesenburg, H.; Meyer, J.; Minerbi, S.; Monteith, D.; Nikolov, B.P.; Oro, D.; Ozolins, D.; Padedda, B.M.; Pallett, D.; Pansera, M.; Pardal, M.Â.; Petriccione, B.; Pipan, T.; Pöyry, J.; Schäfer, S.M.; Schaub, M.; Schneider, S.C.; Skuja, A.; Soetaert, K.; Springe, G.; Stanchev, R.; Stockan, J.A.; Stoll, S.; Sundqvist, L.; Thimonier, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Van Ryckegem, G.; Visser, M.E.; Vorhauser, S.; Haase, P. (2020) Meta-analysis of multidecadal biodiversity trends in Europe., Nature Communications, 11, Article No. 3486.
- Cole, L.J.; Stockan, J.; Helliwell, R.C. (2020) Managing riparian buffer strips to optimise ecosystem services: a review., Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 296, Article No. UNSP 106891.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Kuhfuss, L.; Shortall, O.; Stockan, J.; Ibiyemi, A.; Pohle, I.; Addy, S.; Gabriel, M.; Gunn, I.; May, L. (2019) Water for all: towards an integrated approach to wetland conservation and flood risk reduction in a lowland catchment in Scotland., Journal of Environmental Management, 246, 881-896.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Bellamy, P.E.; Ellis, C.J.; Hewison, R.L.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Littlewood, N.A.; Newey, S.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S. (2019) OakEcol: a database of Oak-associated biodiversity within the UK, Data in Brief, 25, art.104120
- Mitchell, R.J.; Bellamy, P.E.; Ellis C.J.; Hewison, R.L.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Littlewood, N.A.; Newey, S.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S. (2019) Collapsing foundations: the ecology of the British oak, implications of its decline and mitigation options., Biological Conservation, 233, 316-327.
- Brown, L.K.; Kazas, C.; Stockan, J.; Hawes, C.; Stutter, M.I.; Ryan, C.; Squire, G.; George, T.S. (2019) Is green manure from riparian buffer strip species an effective nutrient source for crops?, Journal of Environmental Quality, 48, 385-393.
- Zak, D.; Stutter, M.I.; Jensen, H.S.; Egemose, S.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Strand, J.A.; Feuerbach, P.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Christen, B.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H.; Heckrath, G.; Kronvang, B. (2019) An assessment of the multifunctionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwestern Europe., Journal of Environmental Quality, 48, 262-375.
- Stockan, J.A.; Robinson, E.J.H.; Littlewood, N.A. (2017) Surveys for Formicoxenus nitidulus in northern Scotland., British Journal of Entomology and Natural History, 30, 245-246.
- Macadam, C.R.; Stockan, J.A. (2017) The diversity of aquatic insects as human food., Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 3, 203-209.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Broome, A.; Beaton, J.K.; Bellamy, P.E.; Ellis, C.J.; Hester, A.J.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Littlewood, N.A.; Newey, S.; Pozsgai, G.; Ramsay, S.; Riach, D.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Woodward, S. (2017) Challenges in assessing the ecological impacts of tree diseases and mitigation measures: the case of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus and Fraxinus excelsior., Baltic Forestry, 23, 116-140.
- Stockan, J.A. (2017) New records of the velvet ant and Mutilla europaea Linnaeues, 1758., British Journal of Entomology and Natural History, 29, 229-230.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Pakeman, R.J.; Broome, A.; Beaton, J.K.; Bellamy, P.E.; Brooker, R.W.; Ellis, C.J.; Hester, A.J.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Littlewood, N.A.; Pozsgai, G.; Ramsay, S.; Riach, D.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Woodward, S. (2016) How to replicate the functions and biodiversity of a threatened tree species? the case of Fraxinus excelsior in Britain., Ecosystems, 19, 573-586.
- Stockan, J. (2016) Orkney sawflies (Hymenoptera): a rich island fauna?, Entomologist’s Gazette, 67, 47-50.
- Pakeman, R.J.; Alexander, J.; Beaton, J.; Brooker, R.; Cummins, R.; Eastwood, A.; Fielding, D.; Fisher, J.; Gore, S.; Hewison, R.; Hooper, R.; Lennon, J.; Mitchell, R.; Moore, E.; Nolan, A.; Orford, K.; Pemberton, C.; Riach, D.; Sim, D.; Stockan, J.; Trinder, C.; Lewis, R. (2015) Species composition of coastal dune vegetation in Scotland has proved resistant to climate change over a third of a century., Global Change Biology, 21, 3738-3747.
- Macadam, C.R.; Stockan, J.A. (2015) More than just fish food: ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects., Ecological Entomology, 40, 113-123.
- Littlewood, N.A.; Nau, B.S.; Pozsgai, G.; Stockan, J.A.; Stubbs, A.; Young, M.R. (2015) Invertebrate species at risk from ash dieback in the UK., Journal of Insect Conservation, 19, 75-85.
- Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S. (2014) An outbreak of Tomostethus nigritus (F.) (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) on Aberdeen’s urban ash trees., British Journal of Entomological and Natural History, 27, 190-191.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Beaton, J.K.; Bellamy, P.E.; Broome, A.; Chetcuti, J.; Eaton, S.; Ellis, C.J.; Gimona, A.; Harmer, R.; Hester, A.J.; Hewison, R.L.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Kerr, G.; Littlewood, N.A.; Newey, S.; Potts, J.M.; Pozsgai, G.; Ray, D.A.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Woodward, S. (2014) Ash dieback in the UK: a review of the ecological and conservation implications and potential management options., Biological Conservation, 175, 95-109.
- Pakeman, R.J.; Stockan, J.A. (2014) Drivers of carabid functional diversity: abiotic environment, plant functional traits, or plant functional diversity?, Ecology, 95, 1213-1224.
- Stockan, J.A.; Baird, J.; Langan, S.J.; Young, M.R.; Iason, G.R. (2014) Effects of riparian buffer strips on ground beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) within an agricultural landscape., Insect Conservation and Diversity, 7, 172-184.
- Pakeman, R.J.; Stockan, J. (2013) Using plant functional traits as a link between land use and bee foraging abundance., Acta Oecologia, 50, 32-39.
- Stockan, J.A.; Langan, S.J.; Young, M.R. (2012) Investigating riparian margins for vegetation patterns and plant-environment relationships in northeast Scotland., Journal of Environmental Quality, 41, 364-372.
Books / chapters
- Saunders, M.E.; Leather, S.R.; Stockan, J.A.; Yeates, D. (2023) Insects, In: Mclean, N. (ed.). The Living Planet: The State of the World’s Wildlife. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 227-248
- Robinson, E.J.H.; Stockan, J.A. (2020) Wood ants (Formica rufa species group), In: Starr, K. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Social Insects. Springer, Cham.
- Stockan, J.A.; Robinson, E.J.H. (eds.) (2016) Wood ant ecology and conservation., Cambridge University Press.
- Stockan, J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2016) Grassland management impacts on invertebrates., In: Pakeman, R.J. (ed.) Grassland Biodiversity. The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, pp18-19.
- Cole, L.; Stockan, J. (2016) Watercourse management and the promotion of biodiversity in intensive agricultural catchments., In: Pakeman, R.J. (ed.). Grassland Biodiversity. The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, pp14-15.
- Robinson, E.J.H.; Stockan, J.A.; Iason, G.R. (2016) Wood ants and their interaction with other organisms., In: Stockan, J.A. & Robinson, E.J.H. (eds.). Wood Ant Ecology and Conservation. Cambridge University Press, Chapter 8, pp177-206.
- Iason, G.R.; Moore, B.D.; Lennon, J.J.; Stockan, J.A.; Osler, G.H.R.; Russell, J.R.; Campbell, C.D.; Sim, D.A.; Beaton, J.R. (2012) Plant secondary metabolite polymorphisms and the extended chemical phenotype., In: Iason, G.R., Dicke, M. & Hartley, S.E. (eds.). The Ecology of Plant Secondary Metabolites: from Genes to Global Processes. Ecological Reviews, Cambridge University Press. Chapter 13, pp247-268.
Technical / contract reports
- Robinson, E.J.H.; Wiethase, J.; Maclure, C.; Stockan, J.A.; Watts, K. (2024) Ant Recovery in the Nations Forests, Contract report for Forestry England
- Matthews, K.; Blackstock, K.L.; Wardell-Johnson, D.H.; Miller, D.G.; Tavana, M.; Thomson, S.; Moxey, A.; Neilson, R.; Baggaley, N.; Giles, M.; Karley, A.; Loades, K.; Paterson, E.; Pakeman, R.; Hawes, C.; Stockan, J.; Stutter, M.; Addy, S.; Wilkinson, M.E.; Juarez-Bourke, A.; Waylen, K.A.; Rivington, M.; Aitkenhead, M.J.; Coull, M.C. (2023) Synthesis Report: Screening Enhanced Conditionality Measures, An output of RESAS commissioned project Supporting
Scotland’s Land Use Transformations (JHI-C3-1),59pp, Published online
- Pakeman, R.J.; Britton, A.; Hawes, C.; Stockan, J.; Stutter, M.; Wilkinson, M.; Artz, R.; Brooker, R.; Mitchell, R.; Addy, S. (2023) Calldown Request – James Hutton Institute – Reviewing priority actions according to their impact on halting biodiversity decline in the delivery plan for Scotlands Biodiversity Strategy, Report to NatureScot.
- Stockan, J.A. (2023) GB Nonnative Organism Risk Assessment for Solenopsis richteri, www.nonnativespecies.org
- Stockan, J.A. (2023) GB Nonnative Organism Risk Assessment for Wasmannia auropunctata , www.nonnativespecies.org
- Robinson, E.; Stockan, J.; A’Hara, S.; Cottrell, J. (2022) The population genetics of a woodland specialist species, the Shining Guest Ant , Report to Future Woodlands Scotland
- Pakeman, R.; Beaton, J.; Fielding, D.; Hewison, R.L.; McKeen, M.; Potts, J.; Quinzo-Ortega, L.; Stephen, T.Stephen, T.; Stockan, J. (2021) NatureScot Research Report 1254 Evaluation of the biodiversity outcomes of the 201420 SRDP Agri Environment Climate Scheme through a selection of case studies, NatureScot.
- Taylor, A.F.S.; Britton, A.J.; Stockan, J.A. (2021) Conservation translocation for ecosystem restoration., Report to NatureScot.
- Troldborg, M.; Frachon, A.; Beesley, L.; Stockan, J.; Hough, R.L.; Avery, L. (2021) Evaluating constructed wetland performance at Dinnet using a mass balance modelling approach., Summary Report for RESAS.
- Pakeman, R.J.; Beaton, J.; Fielding, D.; Hewison, R.; McKeen, M.; Potts, J.; Quinzo-Ortega, L.; Stephen, T.; Stockan, J. (2021) Evaluation of the biodiversity outcomes of the 2014-20 SRDP Agri-Environment Climate Scheme through a selection of case studies., Report to Scottish Natural Heritage.
- Troldborg, M.; Beesley, L.; Stockan, J.; Avery, L.; Hough, R.L. (2019) Development of approach for modelling water flow and contaminant mass balances at Dinnet., Internal Report, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, 6pp.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Gabriel, M.; Hoang-Cong, C.; Stockan, J. (2018) Could managing water levels of Lunan Water at the outlet to Balgavies Loch help conserve Chapel Mires from eutrophication and loss of biodiversity?, Report for Lunan Catchment Management Group, 15pp.
- Stockan, J.A.; Fielding, D.F. (2017) Summary methods for controlling or eradicating aquatic invasive species., Report for CREW website.
- Stockan, J.A.; Fielding, D. (2017) Methods for controlling or eradicating invasive aquatic species., CREW Report, CRW2016_05, 40pp.
- Addy, S.; Cooksley, S.; Dodd, N.; Waylen, K.A.; Stockan, J.; Byg, A.; Holstead, K. (2016) River restoration and biodiversity. Nature-based solutions for restoring the rivers of the UK and Republic of Ireland., Report, The James Hutton Institute, 2016, 75pp.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Broome, A.; Harmer, R.; Beaton, J.K.; Bellamy, P.E.; Brooker, R.W.; Duncan, R.; Ellis, C.J.; Hester, A.J.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Iason, G.R.; Littlewood, N.A.; Mackinnon, M.; Pakeman, R.J.; Pozsgai, G.; Ramsey S.; Riach, D.; Stockan, J. A.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Woodward, S. (2014) Assessing and addressing the impacts of ash dieback on UK woodlands and trees of conservation importance (Phase 2)., Natural England Report.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Bailey, S.; Beaton, J.K.; Bellamy, P.E.; Brooker, R.W.; Broome, A.; Chetcuti, J.; Eaton, S.; Ellis, C.J.; Farren, J.; Gimona, A.; Goldberg, E.; Hall, J.; Harmer, R.; Hester, A.J.; Hewison, R.L.; Hodgetts, N.G.; Hooper, R.J.; Howe, L.; Iason, G.R.; Kerr, G.; Littlewood, N.A.; Morgan, V.; Newey, S.; Potts, J.M.; Pozsgai, G.; Ray, D.; Sim, D.A.; Stockan, J.A.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Woodward, S. (2013) Ash dieback: impacts on other species and understanding the ecology of ash., Report to JNCC.
- Brooker, R.; Aalders, I.H.; Ballingall, K.; Begg, G.; Birch, A.N.E.; Elliott, G.; Ellis, C.; Freitag, T.; Hawes, C.; Holland, J.; Holmes, B.; Hough, R.L.; Karley, A.; McCracken, D.; Mitchell, R.; Stockan, J.; Zadoks, R.; Albon, S.A.; Hester, A.J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2013) Biotic and biophysical underpinning of ecosystem services in the Scottish context: a review., Published online as an outputs from WP 1.1 of the Ecosystem Services Theme of the SRP.
- Stockan, J.A.; Fielding D. (2013) Impact of riparian invasive non-native plant species on freshwater habitats and species. Final report., CREW Report CD 2012/37.
- Littlewood, N.A.; Stockan, J.A. (2013) Surveillance of priority terrestrial invertebrates in Scotland., Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No 609.
- Pakeman, R.J.; Stockan, J.; Taylor, A.F.S.; Hester, A.J. (2012) Comments on the Cairngorm Nature Draft Action Plan from the James Hutton Institute., Cairngorms National Park Consultation on the Cairngorms Nature Draft Action Plan.
- Stockan, J.A.; Dennis, P.; Langan, S.J. (2007) Responses of insect assemblages to riparian management on farmland., Oral presentation to Royal Entomological Society National Special Interest Group Meeting ‘Insects and sustainable agriculture’, Rothamsted Institute, Harpenden, 4th April 2007.
- Stockan, J.A. (2006) Foraging behaviour, ant competition and nest site selection in narrow headed ants (Formica exsecta)., Commissioned Report to National Trust for Scotland, November 2006.
- Stockan, J.A.; Dennis, P. (2005) Foraging behaviour and ant competition in narrow headed ants., Initial Report to National Trust for Scotland.
Conference papers
- Matthews, K.; Blackstock, K.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Miller, D.; Tavana, M.; Neilson, R.; Baggaley, N.; Loades, K.; Paterson, E.; Pakeman, R.; Hawes, C.; Stockan, J.; Stutter, M.; Addy, S.; Wilkinson, M. (2024) Crossscale analysis of socialecological systems policy options appraisal for delivering NetZero and other environmental objectives in Scotland, Presentation at Researching land use futures in the context of just transitions, Multidisciplinary workshop at Ulster University Belfast, 20 September2024, Belfast, U.K.
- Matthews, K.; Blackstock, K.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Miller, D.; Tavana, M.; Thomson, S.; Moxey, A.; Nielson, R.; Baggaley, N.; Loades, K.; Paterson, E.; Pakeman, R.; Hawes, C.; Stockan, J.; Stutter, M.; Addy, S.; Wilkinson, M. (2023) Cross-scale analysis of social-ecological systems: Policy options appraisal for delivering NetZero and other environmental objectives in Scotland, In: Vaze, J., Chilcott, C., Hutley, L. and Cuddy, S.M. (eds.) MODSIM2023, 25th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, 9-14 July 2023, Darwin, NT, Australia, 7pp
- Mitchell, R.; Albon, S.; Stockan, J.; Taylor, A.; Bates, S.; Bellamy, P.; Dandy, N.; Downey, H.; Ellis, C.; Hodgetts, N.; Jackson, R.; Johnstone, C.; Lamberte, L.; Nichols, C.; Rabiey, M. (2023) Diversifying tree species composition within our forests to increase resilience – an interdisciplinary approach, Hutton Annual Research Symposium, 21 November 2023, Apex Hotel, Dundee
- Zak, D.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Kronvang, B.; Stutter, M.I.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H. (2019) The multi-functionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwest Europe., Land Use and Water Quality (LuWQ 2019) Conference, Agriculture and the Environment, Aarhus, Denmark, 3-6 June 2019.
- Macadam, C.R.; Stockan, J.A. (eds.) (2016) Zoosymposia. Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the XIV International Conference on Ephemeroptera and XVIII International Symposium on Plecoptera., Magnolia Press, Auckland, New Zealand, 218pp.
- Nijnik M.; Aalders, I.H.; Abel C.; Amponsah, N.Y.; Avery, L.; Hough, R.L.; Stockan J.A.; Troldborg, M.; Tamburini, M.; Nijnik, A. (2015) Recycling of sewage sludge and wastewater to short rotation coppice in Europe – biological and economic potential and a case from the UK., VIII International Scientific Conference: Alternative & Renewable Energy Sources as Alternative Primary Energy Sources in the Region, Lviv, Ukraine, 1-4 April 2015.
- Stockan, J.A.; Pakeman, R.J.; Baird, J.; Young, M.A.; lason, G.R. (2013) To fence or not to fence: effects of buffer strips on carabid functional traits and diversity., Royal Entomological Society Joint Sustainable Agriculture/Aquatic Insects, Special Interest Group Meeting, Newcastle, 23 October 2013.
- Stutter, M.I.; Langan, S.J.; Stockan, J.; Vinten, A.J.A. (2010) Managing stream riparian areas for multiple environmental benefits: the role of buffer strip., Joint SAC/SEPA Biennial Conference 2010, Climate, Water and Soil: Science, Policy and Practice, Edinburgh, 31 March – 1 April 2010.
- Stockan, J.A.; Littlewood, N.A. (2009) Recent research into the ecology and conservation of narrow-headed ant (Formica exsecta) in Scotland., Royal Entomological Society, Insect Conservation Special Interest Group Meeting, “Conservation of Aculeates”, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, 1 April 2009.
- Dennis, P.; Beaton, K.; Langan, S.J.; Stockan, J.A. (2006) Accumulated landscape ecological effects of riparian management in river catchments used for agriculture., Proceedings of the IALE (UK) Annual conference “Water and the Landscape”: The Landscape Ecology of Freshwater Ecosystems”, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, 5-8 September 2006.
- Dennis, P.; Stockan, J.; Thoss, V.; Iason, G.R.; Lennon, J.J.; Beaton, J. (2004) Spatial heterogenity in monoterpene concentrations of native pine as a driver of insect herbivore distribution and abundance., Royal Entomological Society, Entomology 2004, University of York, 21-23 July 2004.
- Iason, G.R.; Dennis, P.; Lennon, J.J.; Thoss, V.; Pakeman, R.J.; Campbell, C.D.; Saari, S.; Anderson, I.C.; Chapman, S.J.; Beaton, J.; Johnstone, J.; Sim, D.; Alexander, I. (2004) The role of variation between trees in phytochemistry in determining associated diversity in a natural Scots pine ecosystem., FC/SNH, Drumnadrochit, “Ecology and management of large native pinewoods: past, present and future”., 14-16 June 2004. Oral paper.
- Dennis, P.; Stockan, J.; Thoss, V.; Beaton, J.; Lennon, J.J.; Iason, G.R. (2004) Spatial heterogeneity in monoterpene concentrations of native pine as a driver of insect herbivore distribution and abundance., British Ecological Society, Annual Meeting, Lancaster University, 7-9 September 2004. Oral paper.
- Dennis, P.; Stockan, J.; Thoss, V.; Iason, G.R.; Lennon, J.; Beaton, J. (2004) Spatial heterogeneity in monoterpene concentrations of native pine as a driver of insect herbivore distribution and abundance., International Congress of Entomology, XXII, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 15-21 August 2004. Oral paper.
Conference posters / abstracts
- Mitchell, R.; Albon, S.; Cocks, L.; Johnstone, C.; Stockan, J.; Taylor, A.; Bellamy, P.; Bates, S.; Dandy, N.; Downey, H.; Ellis, C.; Jackson, R.; Lamberte, L.; Hodgetts, N.; Nichols, C.; Rabiey, M. (2023) Diversifying tree species within our forets to increase resilience – an interdisciplinary approach, Creating Canopy: the biology and practice of establishing trees and woodlands for people and nature including FraxNet meeting, 27-29 November 2023, University of Nottingham and Online
- Mitchell, R.; Albon, S.; Bates, S.; Bellamy, P.; Cocks, L.; Dandy, N.; Downey, H.; Ellis, C.; Jackson, R.; Johnson, C.; Hodgetts, N.; Lamberte, L.; Nichols, C.; Rabiey, M.; Stockan, J.; Taylor, A. (2023) Diversifying tree specie within our forests to increase resilience – an interdisciplinary approach, CIEEM 2023 Scottish Conference : The Role of Trees in a Sustainable Future, 3 October 2023, Edinburgh
- Plenderleith, F.; Palmer, S.; Travis, J.; Stockan, J.; Lancaster, L.; Mitchell, R. (2020) The consequences of ash dieback and associated management on connectivity for forest insects., British Ecological Society (BES) Festival of Ecology, 14-18 December 2020. Poster. (Online).
- Highet, F.; Sumner-Kalkun, J.; Carnegie, M.; Kenyon, D.; Arnsdorf, Y.; Madden, S.; Karley, A.J.; Mitchell, C.; Stockan, J.; Beaton, J.; Quine, C.; MacLeod, A.; Ouvard. D. (2019) The assessment of the potential of the Psyllid Trioza anthrisci to vector ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ (Lso) in Scotland., Scotland’s Plant Health Conference, Edinburgh, 28 May 2019.
- Stevenson, C.; Salome, M.; Avery, L.; Hough, R.L; Stockan, J.; Anderson, P.; Beesley, L. (2018) Demonstrating the potential of constructed wetlands for combined wastewater treatment and biomass production: a case study in Scotland., 16th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Valenica, Spain, 3 September – 4 October 2018.
- Avery, L.M.; Stockan, J.; Tamburini, M.; Abel, C.; Randerson, P.; Beesley, L.; Hough R.L. (2018) Demonstrating the potential of constructed wetlands for combined wastewater treatment and biomass production: A case study in Scotland., The 16th IWA International Conference Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Valencia, 30 September – 4 October 2018.
- Watson, H.; Stockan, J (2018) The UK Environmental Change Network – The value of long term monitoring data., Climate Week, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, 1-5 October 2018. (Poster)
- Brown, L.K.; Stockan, J.A.; Stutter, M.I.; Hawes, C.; George, T.S. (2018) Potential of riparian buffer strip species to recycle phosphorus in the agricultural landscape., 6th Symposium on Phosphorus in Soils and Plants, PSP6, Leuven, Belgium, 10-13 September 2018. Book of Abstracts, p221.
- Iason, G.R.; Beaton, J.K.; Reid, S.; Ellis, C.; Finger, A.; Newey, S.; Irvine, J.; McLeod, J.; Gilbert, L.; Fielding, D.; Dagleish, D.; McInnes, C.; Artz, R.; Miller, P.; Gimona, A.; Poggio, L.; Eastwood, A.; Fisher, A.; Skuce, P. (2018) RESAS Strategic Research Programme: Biodiversity and Ecosystems., Posters presented at The Wild North East – Scotland’s Natural Gem, organised by North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership, James Hutton Institute, 13 April 2018.
- George, T.S.; Brown, L.K.; Stockan, J.A.; Stutter, M.I. (2017) Designing buffer strips to allow recycling of
nutrients away from the riparian zone and o provide wider ecosystem benefits., Open Farm Sunday, James Hutton Institute, Dundee, 11 June 2017. Poster.
- Stockan, J.A.; Pakeman, R.J.; Baird, J.; Iason, G.R. (2017) Functional diversity and life-history traits of carabid beetles in riparian margins., Conference on Landscape Management for Functional Biodiversity, Dundee, 29-31 March 2017. Poster.
- Stockan, J.A.; Stutter, M.I.; Iason, G.R.; Baird, J.; Young, M.R.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; McNicoll, D.; Van de Weyer, R.; Humes, D.; Friberg, N.; Bergfur, J. (2017) Buffers for biodiversity: trade-offs and interactions., LuWQ 2017, International Interdisciplinary Conference on Land use and Water Quality, Effect of Agriculture on the Environment, The Hague, The Netherlands, 29 May – 1 June 2017. Abstract No. 84
- Macadam, C.R.; Stockan, J.A. (2016) More than just fish food: Ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects., Freshwater Biological Association Annual Science Meeting, Windermere, 11 May 2016.
- Macadam, C.R.; Stockan, J.A. (2016) More than just fish food: Ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects., Scottish Freshwater Group, Scottish Centre for Ecology and Natural Environment, Rowardennan, 21-22 April 2016.
- Lintermans, M.; Stockan, J.A. (2016) Demonstrating the benefits of small scale combined wastewater polishing and biomass production a case study?, European Meeting of the International Union for the Study of Social Insects, Helsinki, 8-11 August 2016. Poster.
- Stockan, J.A.; Abel, C.; Tamburini, M.; Randerson, P.; Hough, R.L.; Avery, L. (2016) Demonstrating the benefits of small scale combined wastewater polishing and biomass production: a case study., 3rd IWA Specialized International Conference “Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment (ecoSTP)”, Cambridge, 27-30 June 2016. Poster.
- Stockan, J.A.; Iason, G.R. (2015) What really drives invertebrate composition on Scot’s pine trees-tree chemistry or ants?, Ant Ecology and Conservation, Special Interest Group Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, Rothamsted, 26 May 2015. Poster Presentation.
- Stockan, J.A.; Langan, S.J.; Friberg, N.; Bergfur, J.; Van der Weyer, R.; McNicoll, D.; Van Rensbergen, L.; Stutter, M.I. (2015) Fifteen years of the Tarland Catchment Initiative: Effects on Ephemeroptera and Plecoptera., Poster Presentation to XIV International Conference on Ephemeroptera and XVII International Symposium on Plecotera, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, 31 May – 5 June 2015.
- Macadam, C.; Stockan, J.A. (2014) Ecosystem services provided by freshwater invertebrates., Abstract to Ento ’15 Annual National Science Meeting and International Symposium, “Insect Ecosystem Services”, Trinity College, Dublin, 2-4 September 2015.
- Stockan, J.A.; Pakeman, R.J.; Baird, J.; Young, M.R.; Iason, G.R. (2014) Functional diversity and life-history traits of carabid beetles in riparian margins., European Congress of Entomology, York, 3-8 August 2014.