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Implementation of integrated habitat networks to improve ecological coherence across the CSGN (EcoCo LIFE Scotland)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Sep 1, 2018,

Background Habitat fragmentation is recognised as one of the major challenges facing the conservation of habitats and species in a changing climate. The EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy highlights that many ecosystems within the EU have been degraded by habitat fragmentation. Fragmented habitats are often less biodiverse and of poorer quality, with a larger ...
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Restoration of the mid Cornwall Moors for the Euphydryas aurinia (Cornwall Moors)

Start date: Mar 17, 2003, End date: Jun 30, 2008,

Background The marsh fritillary butterfly, (Euphydryas aurinia), has suffered a 20-50% decline in its distribution in Europe over the past 25 years. The rate of decline in the UK has been particularly severe, mainly as a consequence of the loss of traditional livestock grazing, which leads to unmanaged pastures. The Breney Common and Goss and Tregoss M ...
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Improving the management of Salisbury Plain Natura 2000 sites (Salisbury Plain)

Start date: Apr 1, 2001, End date: Sep 30, 2005,

...avourable condition - Improve breeding conditions for the stone curlew Burhinus oedicnemus in and adjacent to project sites - Enhance chalk grasslands for the marsh fritillary butterfly Euphydryas aurinia Results The Salisbury Plain LIFE project was a very successful programme of habitat ...
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