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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

Start Date

01/01/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/01/2011