How to measure ecological connectivity and design coherent ecological networks through nature restoration?
Background
Measuring change enables us better target action to secure a healthy environment and support our rural communities and economies. It also helps us to evaluate the effectiveness of those actions. As well as meeting legislative and policy commitments to report on the state of our environment, both domestically and internationally.
Next steps
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Related UKRI funded projects
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EcoRestor - Designing ecosystem restoration for effective recovery and resilience
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on designing ecosystem restoration for effective recovery and resilience, addressing the question of measuring ecological connectivity and designing ecological networks through nature restoration.
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Achieving bigger, better and more joined-up habitat networks: quantifying benefits and comparing scenarios
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Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop a mapping and prioritisation software tool to improve the planning of ecological networks, which directly addresses the question of measuring ecological connectivity and designing ecological networks through nature restoration.
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Open Knowledge Exchange (KE) Fellowships - Facilitating the application of decision support tools for habitat creation
One of the biggest challenges for society in the 21st century will be to reconcile competing demands on land use while avoiding environmental degradation. Supplies of food, fresh water and energy and overall quality of l...
Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on facilitating the application of decision support tools for habitat creation, which is directly relevant to measuring ecological connectivity and designing ecological networks through nature restoration.