Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/O/S/2001/01257
Global biodiversity hotspots: evolution, ecology and extinction.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor I Owens, University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr P Bennett, University of Kent, Durrell Inst Conservation and Ecology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor T Blackburn, University College London, Genetics Evolution and Environment
- Grant held at:
- University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Ecology
- Conservation Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Abstract:
- 'Biodiversity hotspots' are geographical areas that contain a disproportionately high proportion of biodiversity. Here we consider three types of hotspot: based on species-richness, endemism and extinction threat, respectively. Such hotspots pose many important questions for ecologists. Do particular climatic or topological conditions promote hotspots? Are hotspot-dwelling species unusual in terms of their ecology or life history? Do the same mechanisms determine hotspots in different biogeographic areas? Such questions have remained unanswered because effort has focussed on mapping hotspots, rather than understanding the mechanisms tat underpin their origin and maintenance. We propose to use massive new databases on the spatial distribution and biology of the world's birds to perform the first statistically rigorous study of the ecological and evolutionary basis of hotspots at a global level.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Feb 2003 - 31 Jan 2006
- Value:
- £152,502 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/O/S/2001/01257
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Consortiums Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Consortiums
This grant award has a total value of £152,502
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £91,425 | £4,235 | £14,786 | £42,055 |
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