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NERC Reference : NER/O/S/2001/01258

Global biodiversity hotspots: evolution, ecology and extinction.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor I Owens, Zoological Soc London Inst of Zoology, Institute of Zoology
Co-Investigator:
Dr P Bennett, University of Kent, Durrell Inst Conservation and Ecology
Co-Investigator:
Professor T Blackburn, University College London, Genetics Evolution and Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
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 Nov 2002 - 28 Feb 2006
Value:
£156,054 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/O/S/2001/01258
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Consortiums Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Consortiums

This grant award has a total value of £156,054  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£4,235£99,797£6,114£45,907

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