Mammals In a Sustainable Environment

Programme 2007 - 2013 Ireland - Wales (UK-IE)

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

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MISE aims to use DNA analysis of non-invasive samples to monitor small and medium sized mammals in the cross-border region. Monitoring and conserving biodiversity is increasingly being recognised as critical for sustainable development. Developing strategies to maintain biodiversity requires baseline information on the current status and ecosystem requirements for each individual species. Small and medium sized mammals (such as pine marten, red squirrel, bank vole, dormouse & watervole) are key components of most ecosystems but can be difficult to monitor due to small numbers, elusive and/or nocturnal lifestyle. Traditional survey methods often depend on live trapping which has many disadvantages such as costs, labour intensive and is stressful to the animals. Project Objectives Use DNA based techniques to monitor key mammal species from non-invasively collected samples. For the purposes of this project the following target groups of mammals have been selected: • Red squirrels conservation: hair tube surveys will be carried out to define the population centres. This will inform trapping for red and grey squirrels. • Pine marten habitat comparison: pine martens are abundant in Waterford and present in other Irish counties in the eligible area but are very rare in Wales. • Otter behaviour: survey work on coastal and river otter distribution is ongoing in Wales. These skills will be applied to river catchments in Waterford. • Small mammal monitoring: small mammals are not only intrinsically important but form an important prey base for raptors and medium-sized carnivores. Data on their distribution and numbers is a valuable baseline of particular long term value in monitoring the effects of climate change. • Other Carnivore Surveys: little is known about the distribution of the stoat in Ireland and stoat, weasel and polecat in Wales. • Bat Dietary Analysis: DNA based analysis of insects in bat faecal pellets. This is important to look for changes over time as a consequence of climate change. Heighten public awareness of mammals in the environment by involving volunteers in sample collection. Volunteers will be recruited from the general public but also key staff, such as forest workers, local government and the utility supplier staff. Develop and run a range of workshops and training courses to enhance public understanding of the mammals in Ireland and Wales. To provide volunteers with the relevant expertise, a series of training courses will be developed and run in Ireland and Wales.

Website: http://www.irelandwales.ie/

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Sustainable management of natural resources Climate change and biodiversity

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Lead Partner: Waterford Institute of Technology

Address: Cork Road, Co. Waterford Waterford, Ireland

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National Biodiversity Data Center

Name: National Biodiversity Data Center

Address: Beechfield House, Carriganore, Co. Waterford WIT West Campus,, Ireland

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Waterford County Council

Name: Waterford County Council

Address: Civic Offices, Co. Waterford Dungarvan, Ireland

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Countryside Council of Wales

Name: Countryside Council of Wales

Address: Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, LL57 2DW Bangor, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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The Vincent Wildlife Trust

Name: The Vincent Wildlife Trust

Address: Y Winllan, Brechfa, SA32 7QZ Carmarthen, United Kingdom

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Snowdonia National Park Authority

Name: Snowdonia National Park Authority

Address: LL48 6LF Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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Waterford Institute of Technology

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National Biodiversity Data Center

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Waterford County Council

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Countryside Council of Wales

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The Vincent Wildlife Trust

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Snowdonia National Park Authority

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Project name (EN): Mammals In a Sustainable Environment

Project acronym: MISE

Project start date: 2011-03-01

Project end date: 2014-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 457 671.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 087 278.00

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2007 - 2013 Ireland - Wales (UK-IE)

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2015-05-01

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41 / 41 (100%)

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132 / 132 (100%)

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