Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/01003
Analysing and modelling impacts of climate warming at species' southern range boundaries.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr CD Thomas, Durham University, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr D Moss, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, UNLISTED
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor B Huntley, Durham University, Biosciences
- Grant held at:
- Durham University, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Physiology
- Population Ecology
- Conservation Ecology
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- Predictions are for species to shift their ranges to keep track of future climate changes. Most supporting evidence for this comes from studies at species' northern boundaries, and evidence that southern boundaries are also sensitive to climate is equivocal. We will analyse existing data sets for British butterflies to investigate 20th century patterns of range contraction at southern range margins in relation to climate, and analyse the effects of climate variability on population dynamics. Using new field data, we will model relationships between current distribution, habitat and climate, and test models with historical climate and distribution data. We will attempt to relate species' thermal ecology to recent distribution changes, and then use our models to predict potential distribution changes under alternative future climate change scenarios.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Apr 2004 - 31 Mar 2007
- Value:
- £23,763 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/01003
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £23,763
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £649 | £13,912 | £2,802 | £6,399 |
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