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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/00573

Utilisation of off-river habitats by lowland river fishes: influences of flow regime and implications for river management.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr M Lucas, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Welton, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Nicholas, University of Exeter, Geography
Science Area:
Freshwater
Overall Classification:
Freshwater
ENRIs:
Pollution and Waste
Natural Resource Management
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Ecosystem Scale Processes
Hydrological Processes
Conservation Ecology
Behavioural Ecology
Abstract:
Many freshwater fishes utilise different habitats during their lifecycles and in response to changes in environmental conditions. Maintenance of habitat diversity and access to habitats is strongly influenced by the degree of connectivity within lowland river catchments. Lateral connectivity to floodplain habitats is increasingly at risk from changes in land management and hydrology. Our proposal will (a) through quantitative measurements, test the hypothesis that, switching between main channel and off-river habitats is a fundamental ecological characteristic for many lowland river fishes; (b) elucidate, by experimental means, the influence of key environmental factors such as discharge and turbidity on lowland river fish behaviour and habitat use, and; (c) collect data and develop models of fish utilisation of lateral habitats in relation to habitat characteristics, including those associated with changes to the hydraulic regime and land-use in lowland catchments. This information will provide information integral to the sensitive management of floodplain systems as regards fish communities.
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2003 - 30 Sep 2006
Value:
£74,298 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00573
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £74,298  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect CostsTotal - Equipment
£38,330£2,544£11,797£17,632£3,995

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