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Project Code [2007-B-DS-2-S1]

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Project title

Bird Atlas

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Birdwatch Ireland

Lead Applicant

Brian Caffrey

Project Abstract

While no GM crops are currently grown in Ireland, it is pragmatic to assume that farmers will soon be afforded the choice of GM varieties suited to the Irish agri-environment. Most probably these will include GMHT maize and oilseed rape. This raises concern over the ecological impacts associated with the use of these crops. The goal of this project is to address this issue through a critical assessment of international GMHT-based studies. Project outcomes will build on work currently funded by the EPA, DAF and Teagasc to assist policy decision-making regarding relationships between biodiversity and GM crop cultivation in Ireland. -

Grant Approved

�95,000.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Sectoral Impacts on Biodiversity

Start Date

12/12/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

12/12/2012