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Project Code [2005-S-LS-8-M1]

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Project title

Baseline data, response to pressures, functions and conservation of keystone micro- and macro-organisms in Irish soilsAcronym: Cr?Beo

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Olaf Schmidt

Project Abstract

The overarching objective of the project was to generate knowledge and research capability in soil biodiversity in Ireland that will inform the development of policies and management guidelines compatible with national and European Union (EU) soil protection strategies.

Grant Approved

�604,399.26

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Soils and Land-Use

Start Date

15/01/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

15/10/2009