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Nikki Baggaley

Staff picture: Nikki Baggaley
Environmental and Biochemical Sciences
Environmental and Biochemical Sciences
Environmental Scientist
nikki.baggaley@hutton.ac.uk
+44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

The James Hutton Institute
Craigiebuckler
Aberdeen AB15 8QH
Scotland UK

 

Nikki's background is in soil hydrology and terrain analysis. Prior to joining the Institute Nikki had three years experience working on the European agricultural modelling project: STAMINA.

Current research interests

Nikki's current research is focused on soil hydrology and its linkage to water quality, quantity and Green House Gas emissions.

She is involved in modelling soil erosion at national and catchment scales using Pan European Soil Risk Assessment model, PESERA. She is interested in developing links between soil hydrology and the transport of chemicals and particulate matter both in fragile upland environments and lowland agricultural systems.

She is also interested how the spatial distribution or soils can be linked to national level assessments of soil as a provider of ecosystem goods and services.

Bibliography

  • Baggaley, N.; Aitkenhead, M.; Poggio, L.; Gimona, A.; Lilly, A. (2014) Comparison of methods to estimate and map the carbon content of Scottish soils, 20th World Congress of Soil Science, Soils Embrace Life and Universe, Jeju, South Korea, 8-13 June 2014. (Poster).

  • Richter, G.M.; Rana, G.; Ferrara, R.M.; Ventrella, D.; Acutis, M.; Trevisiol, P.; Mayr, T.; Baggaley, N.; Morris, J.; Holmes, A.; Trawick, P.; Dailey, A.G.; Robbins, P.; Simota, C.; Whitmore, A.P.; Powlson, D.S. (2006) Stability and mitigation of arable systems in hilly landscapes Final Project Report, QLK-5-CT-2002-01313., Final Project Report, QLK-5-CT-2002-01313. European Commission, Brussels, pp280.
  • Richter, G.M.; Rana, G.; Ferrara, R.M.; Ventrella, D.; Acutis, M.; Trevisiol, P.; Mayr, T.; Baggaley, N.J.; Morris, J.; Holmes, A.; Trawick, P.; Dailey, A.G.; Robbins, P.; Simota, C.; Whitmore, A.P.; Powlson, D.S. 2006. (2006) Stability and mitigation of arable systems in hilly landscapes., Final Project Report, QLK-5-CT-2002-01313. European Commission, Brussels, pp280.

  • Baggaley, N.J.; Poggio, L.; Gimona, A.; Lilly, A. (2016) Comparison of traditional and geostatistical methods to estimate and map the carbon content of Scottish soils., In: Zhang, G.L., Brus, D., Liu, F., Song, X.D. and Lagacherie, P. (eds.). Digital Soil Mapping Across Paradigms, Scales and Boundaries. Springer Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Singapore, pp103-111.
  • Lilly, A.; Dunn, S.M.; Baggaley, N.J. (2012) Hydrological classifications of soils and their use in hydrological modeling., In: Lin, H. (ed.). Hydropedology: Synergistic Integration of Soil Science and Hydrology. Academic Press, Elsevier B.V., Chapter 17, pp537-557.

  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Loades, K.; Potts, J. (2023) A potential approach to monitoring soil health in Scotland based on existing datasets, Report to Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Scottish Government.
  • Mellander, P.; OhUallachain, D.; Baggaley, N.; Wilkinson, M.; Lilly, A.; Stutter, M. (2023) Specific Management And Robust Targeting of Riparian Buffer Zones, Specific Management and Robust Targeting of Riparian Buffer Zones (Smarter_BufferZ Project) (2017-W-LS-16)EPA Research Report Prepared for the Environmental Protection Agency by Teagasc & James Hutton Institute
  • Stutter, M.; Baggaley, N.; Donnelly, D.; Lilly, A.; Wilkinson, M.; Mellander, P.; OhUallachain, D. (2022) A handbook for the riparian mitigation measures selection tool, Irish EPA Research
  • Baggaley, N.; Britton, A.; Sandison, F.; Lilly, A.; Stutter, M.; Rees, RM.; Reed, M.; Buckingham , S. (2022) Understanding carbon sequestration from nature-based solutions, ClimateXChange Report 2022
  • Baggaley, N.; Britton, A.; Sandison, F.; Lilly, A.; Stutter, M.; Rees, R.M.; Reed, M.; Bukingham, S. (2022) Understanding carbon sequestration from nature-based solutions, ClimateXChange Report.
  • Miller, D.; Aitkenhead, M.; Artz, R.R.E.; Baggaley, N.; Black, H.; Iannetta, P.; Irvine, K.; Lilly, A.; Matthews, K.; Miller, D.; Nijnik, M.; ; Lopez, D.; Wardell-Johnson, D. (2022) Perth and Kinross Council Carbon Sequestration Study, Contract report to Perth and Kinross Council.
  • Cloy, J.M.; Lilly, A.; Hargreaves, P.R.; Gagkas, Z.; Dolan, S.; Baggaley, N.J.; Stutter, M.I.; Crooks, B.; Elrick, G.; McKenzie B.M. (2022) A state of knowledge overview of identified pathways of diffuse pollutants to the water environment, CREW Report.
  • Baggaley, N.; Britton, A.; Barnes, A.; Buckingham, S.; Holland, J.; Lilly, A.; Pakeman, R.; Rees, B.; Taylor, A.; Yeluripati, J. (2021) Understanding carbon sequestration in upland habitats, Climate x Change Research Report.
  • Nolan, A.J.; Baggaley, N.; Hewison, R.L.; Donnelly, D. (2021) Soil Survey Digital Map Data and Reports, Scale 1:10,000, Volume 141 - Durris Forest North-West Block, 2020, Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest District, East Region., Digital Soil Resources within ForesterWeb - Forest and Land Scotland GIS and Management Tool.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Donnelly, M.D. (2021) What is the cost of soil erosion in Scotland?, SEFARI Gateway.
  • Richards, S.; Devalla, S.; Baggaley, N. (2020) Natural sources of phenols and mitigation measures to reduce their release into the water environment, CREW website
  • Neilson, R.; Lilly, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Artz, R.R.E.; Baggaley, N.; Giles, M.E.; Holland, J.; Loades, K.; Ovando Pol, P.; Rivington, M.; Roberts, M.; Yeluripati, J. (2020) Measuring the vulnerability of Scottish soils to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 42pp.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Yeluripati, J. (2020) A review of the effects of land use and land management changes on soil organic carbon stocks in hill farms., Climate-Positive Farming Reviews, hosted on the Glensaugh Climate-Positive Farm Website, 30pp.
  • Rickson, R.J.; Baggaley, N.; Deeks, L.K.; Graves, A.; Hannam, J.; Keay, C.; Lilly, A. (2020) Developing a method to estimate the costs of soil erosion in high-risk Scottish catchments., Draft Final Commissioned Report to Scottish Government, October 2019. Project UCR/004/18 CRF CR/2015/15.
  • Matthews, K.B.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Miller, D.G.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A.; Matthews, R.B.; Fitton, N.; Jones, E.; Smith, J.; Smith, P.; Perks, M.; Bathgate, S.; Taylor, P.; Randle, T.; Ray, D. (2018) Analysis of the potential change in carbon stocks from new forestry planting in Scotland., CxC website
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Soil erosion and compaction in Scottish soils: adapting to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 21pp.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J. (2018) Report on testing of the Syngenta Interra runoff app for Scotland., Report to Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Basel, 8pp.
  • Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A. (2018) Development of Bayesian Belief Network to assess soil erosion risk., Summary Report from Workshop, SEPA, Silvan House, Edinburgh, 15 March 2018, 3pp.
  • Baggaley, N.J.; Lilly, A.; Riach, D. (2017) Rapid survey of soil erosion in the north east of Scotland after unprecedented winter rainfall., Macaulay Development Trust Report, 30 March 2017.
  • Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A.; Riach, D. (2017) Rapid survey of soil erosion in the north east of Scotland after unprecedented winter rainfall., Macaulay Development Trust Report.
  • Matthews, K.B.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Miller, D.G.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A.; Matthews, R.B.; Fitton, N.; Jones, E.; Smith, J.; Smith, P.; Perks, M.; Bathgate, S.; Taylor, P.; Ray, D. (2017) Analysis of the net change in carbon stocks from future forestry planting in Scotland., Meeting with Forestry Commission Scotland and Climate Exchange Directorate Staff, ECCI, Edinburgh, 23 January 2017.
  • Hallett, P.; Hall, R.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Crooks, B.; Ball, B.; Raffan, A.; Braun, H.; Russell, T.; Aitkenhead, M.J.; Riach, D.; Rowan, J.; Long, A. (2016) Effect of soil structure and field drainage on water quality and flood risk., CREW Report, CRW 2014_03, 34pp.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J. (2015) Developing simple indicators to assess the role of soils in determining risks to water quality., CREW Project Report to SEPA, CD2012_42, 18pp.
  • Nolan, A.J.; Henderson, D.J.; Hewison, R.L.; Towers, W.; Beesley, L.; Riach, D.J.; Baggaley, N.; Donnelly, D. (2014) Soil Survey Maps and Reports, Scale 1:10,000, Volume 31 - South Loch Ard & Drumore Block, Loch Ard Forest, Cowal & Trossachs Forest District., Digital data submitted to Forest Enterprise Scotland.
  • Baggaley, N.; Prager, K.; Donnelly, D.; McKee, A.; Lilly, A.; Cooksley, S. (2014) How can we employ citizen science to determine the extent of soil erosion in Scotland?, SNIFFER Project Report: Knowledge Hubs: Environmental Regulation: Tools and Guidance.
  • Matthews, K.B.; Miller, D.G.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N. (2013) Woodland expansion: update on progress in mapping the consequences for soil carbon of afforestation in Scotland., Report to brief Forest Research on progress (unpublished), 18 October 2013.
  • Baggaley, N.J.; Addy, S.; Hough, R.L.; Loades, K.; Stutter, M.I.; Vinten, A.J.A. (2013) A scoping study into BSI PAS100 compost use to mitigate field and riverbank erosion in Scotland., Contract Report for Zero Waste Scotland, ZWS ORI003-005 PO:538.
  • Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L.; Baggaley, N.J.; Dawson, J.J.C. . (2013) Aerial spraying guidance for the protection of watercourses., CREW Final Report.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Rees, B.; Topp, K.; Dickson, I.; Elrick, G. (2012) Agricultural drainage and greenhouse gas abatement in Scotland., ClimateXChange Briefing Note to Scottish Government.
  • Hudson, G.; Lilly, A.; Higgins, A.; Jordan, C.; Donnelly, D.; Baggaley, N.J.; Fealy, R. (2012) Harmonisation of 1:250 000 scale soil maps and soil profile data in the Celtic fringe of Europe: Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire. Test case report., D4.3 Data Harmonization Best Practice Guidelines, GS Soil Final Report to the European Commission, ECP-2008-GEO-318004.

  • Robertson, A.H.J.; Pérez-Fernández, E.; Baggaley, N.J.; McKenzie, B.M.; Owen, I.J.; Lilly, A. (2019) Extending predictions of soil parameters for a national dataset., In: Engelsen, S.B., Sørensen, K.M. and van den Berg, D. (eds.). Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Near Infrared Spectroscopy (ICNIRS2017), NIR Spectroscopy at Work in Industry, Copenhagen, Denmark, 11-15 June 2017. IM Publications, Chichester, pp123-127.
  • Lilly, A.; Hallet, P.; Hall, R.; Russell, T.; Raffan, A.; Long, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Baggaley, N.; Troldborg, M.; Crooks, B.; Ball, B. (2016) Are Scotland's soils physically degrading?, SRUC SEPA Conference, What Future for our Farming Systems? Environmental Challenges and Integrated Solutions, Radisson Blu Hotel, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, 1-2 March 2016.
  • Dawson, J.J.C.; Avery, L.; Baggaley, N.J.; Cooper, P.; Kemp, H.; Meier-Augenstein, W.; Brewer, M.; Frew, D.; Dunn, S.M. (2012) A National Waters Inventory for Scotland: New approaches to monitor water quality., Proceedings of the 11th British Hydrological Society National Symposium, University of Dundee, Dundee, 9-11 July 2012.
  • Baggaley, N.J.; Lilly, A.; Walker, R.; Castellazzi, M. (2010) An assessment of the data resolution required to run the PESERA soil erosion model at a catchment scale in a high latitude agricultural catchment., World Congress of Soil Science: Soil Solutions for a Changing World, 19th, Brisbane Australia, 1-6 August 2010.
  • Balana, B.B.; Lago, M.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Castellazi, M.; Guillem, E.; Slee, B.; Futter, M.N.; Stutter, M.I.; Baggaley, N.J. (2010) Landscape based cost-effectiveness analysis of buffer strips for phosphorus mitigation in the Lunan lochs., Joint SAC/SEPA Biennial Conference 2010, Climate, Water and Soil: Science: Policy and Practice, Edinburgh, 31 March - 1 April 2010.

  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Rickson, J.; Hannam, J. (2022) Validation of soil erosion risk assessment using a variety of observational data, 22nd World Congress of Soil Science, 31 July - 5 August 2022, Glasgow
  • Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N. (2022) Risk mapping to quantitatively assess the relative contribution of pathways of phosphorus (P) agricultural diffuse pollution, 22nd World Congress of Soil Science, 31 July - 5 August, Glasgow
  • Polhill, G.; Baggaley, N.; Castellazzi, M.; Gimona, A.; Hare, M.; Ibiyemi, A.; Lilly, A.; Loades, K.; Macdiarmid, J.; Macleod, K.; McCormick, B.; McKeen, M.; Rivington, M.; Roxburgh, N.; Salt, D.; Smith, B.; Udugbezi, E.; Wang, C.; Wilkins , B. (2022) Developing agile approaches to scientific modelling in policyrelevant contexts, iEMSs 2022, 3-8 July 2022, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Glendell, M.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Richards, S.; Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Coull, M.; Schurch, N.; Gimona, A.; Pohle, I.; Troldborg, M.; Stutter, M.I. (2020) A systems approach to modelling phosphorus pollution risk in Scottish rivers using bayesian belief networks., EGU General Assembly 2020 Online, 4-8 May 2020, EGU2020-8229. Abstract.
  • Wiltshire, K.; Waine, T.; Grabowski, B.; Glendell, M.; Addy, S.; Baggaley, N.; Thornton, B.; Meersmans, J.; Napier, F. (2020) Sediment origins across the terrestrial-aquatic continuum: climate threat mitigation and promotion of water quality., EGU General Assembly 2020 Online 4-8 May 2020, EGU2020-2637. Abstract.
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Rickson, R.J.; Deeks, L.K.; Graves, A.; Hannam, J.A.; Keay, C.A. (2020) Cost of soil erosion in Scotland: Developing a method to estimate the costs of soil erosion in Scotland., James Hutton Institute Annual Research Symposium, 25-27 November 2020. (Online) (Poster)
  • Glendell, M.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Richards, S.; Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Coull, M.; Schurch, N.; Pohle, I.; Gimona, A.; Troldborg, M.; Stutter, M.I. (2019) Modelling phosphorus pollution risk in Scottish rivers - a decision support tool., SAGES'19 Conference 'Global Climate Challenges for a Blue Green Economy: Scientific Evidence; its Relevance; Societal Solutions' John McIntyre Centre, Edinburgh, 27-28 November 2019. Book of Abstracts, p16.
  • Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Stutter, M.I.; Baggaley, N. (2019) Development of framework for a RAG risk assessment on phosphorus application to land., The James Hutton ANNUAL Research Symposium 2019, West Park Conference Centre, Dundee, 7 November 2019. (Poster)
  • Stutter, M.I.; Wilkinson, M.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A.; Baggio, A.; Ó hUallacháin, D.; Mellander, P.E.; Parker, S. (2019) Validating simplified riparian context models: capturing your views about the importance of different riparian types for water quality management., Catchment Science Conference, Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, Ireland, 5-7 November 2019. Agricultural Catchments Programme, Abstract 30, p75.
  • Wiltshire, K.; Meersmans, J.; Waine, T.; Glendell, M.; Baggaley, N.; Thornton, B.; Napier, F. (2019) Tracing the origin of sediments and C across the terrestrial-aquatic continuum: A holistic approach to assess climate change and water quality threats., STARS International Conference, Future Global Challenges for Soil Science, Conference, Lancaster, 14-17 January 2019. (Poster)
  • Glendell, M.; Hirave, P.; Birkholz, A.; Baggaley, N.; Thornton, B.; Addy, S.; Rose, J.; Dawson, L.A.; Juvanon, N.; Alewell, Ch. (2019) Testing the use of compound-specific stable isotope analysis of n-alkanes for river sediment source apportionment., EGU General Assembly, 2019, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2019. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 21, EGU2019-4068.
  • Pohle, I.; Glendell, M.; Baggaley, N.; Stutter, M.I. (2019) A classification scheme for concentration-discharge relationships based on long-term low-frequency water quality data., EGU General Assembly 2019, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2019. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 21, EGU2019-7425.
  • Stutter, M.I.; Wilkinson, J.M.; Baggaley, N.; Ó Huallacháin, D.; Mellander, P.E.; Nisbet, T.; Letts, J.; (2019) Effective targeting of novel riparian buffer designs., Land Use and Water Quality (LuWQ 2019) Conference, Agriculture and the Environment, Aarhus University, Denmark, 3-6 June 2019. Abstract No. 178.
  • Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J. (2018) Comparison of available water capacity predictions in Scotland from different PTFs implications for modelling., The James Hutton Institute Annual Research Symposium, Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen, 29 November 2018. Poster.
  • Baggaley, N.J.; Lilly, A. (2018) Potential for carbon storage in Scotland’s agricultural soils., Scotland’s Biennial Land Use and Environment Conference XII, Rewarding the Delivery of Public Goods: How to Achieve this in Practice? Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, 28-29 November 2018. (Poster)
  • Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Campbell, G.A.; Gagkas, Z. (2018) Comparison of digital and traditional soil mapping., The James Hutton Institute Annual Research Symposium, Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen, 29 November 2018. (Poster)
  • Baggaley, N.J.; Lilly, A. (2018) Potential for carbon storage in Scotland’s agricultural soils., Climate Week 2018, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, 1-5 October 2018. Poster presentation.
  • Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N. (2018) Comparison of available water capacity predictions in Scotland from different PTFs: implications for modelling., British Society of Soil Science Annual Conference, Soils and Sustainable Development Goals, Lancaster University, 4-5 September 2018. (Poster)
  • Glendell, M.; Stutter, M.I.; Gimona, A.; Richards, S.; Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Macleod, C.; Pohle, I.; Poggio, L. (2018) Modelling of phosphorus pollution risk to watercourses in Scotland using Bayesian Belief Networks., European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2018 (EGU 2018), Vienna, Austria, 8-13 April 2018. EGU2018-1938. (Poster).
  • Hall, R.; Hallett, P.; Raffan, A.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.; Rowan, J.; Crookes, B.; Ball, B. (2017) Slumping in the rain - winter soil structure across Scotland and its physical degradation from extreme weather., EGU General Assembly 2017, Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-9264.

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