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Testing the trans-situationality of bird-habitat models in agricultural landscapes

Reference	D13408
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor J Krebs
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Mark Whittingham
Institution	University of Oxford
Department	Zoology
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	231,332
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/10/2000
End date	01/01/2004
Duration	39 months

Abstract

We will test the geographical generality of multivariate regression models that predict bird abundance from habitat variables. This issue is of prime importance for conservation in the agricultural landscape. Policy-makers require a scientific basis for prescriptions to conserve biodiversity at the landscape or regional scale, but the relevant research is almost invariably on local populations and communities. By developing predictive models from local intensive studies and testing them elsewhere, we will assess the validity of a crucial assumption underlying current agri-environment conservation. Birds are of particular interest because of recent declines of many species in agricultural environments and the urgent need for their recovery.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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