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Project Code [2007-FS-B-14-S5]
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Project title
Biodiversity of aquatic Coleoptera in the Irish farmed landscape. The significance of ponds.
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
Margherita Gioria
Project Abstract
Ponds are an essential habitat for many plant and animal species and play a central role in maintaining high regional biodiversity. Despite their ecological importance, little information is available on ponds in Ireland. To improve our understanding of the role of ponds as a reservoir of biodiversity and of the effects of agriculture on this diverse habitat, an assessment of the current distribution of farm ponds will be conducted and compared with the past distribution. An ecological classification of Irish farm ponds will be developed and detailed surveys will be conducted, focusing on the diversity of water beetles and plants. Ponds will be evaluated in terms of their current and potential biodiversity.
Grant Approved
�229,665.40
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Sectoral Impacts on Biodiversity
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/01/2011