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Current Research Title Modelling the effects of Nitrogen deposition on rare sand dune plant species Undertaken by Dr. L Jones, Dr. S. Smart Project Description Focusing on up to 5 RDB or nationally rare/scarce species, the project will characterise their soil requirements and, using vegetation and soil models, estimate their likely sensitivity to increased levels of nitrogen deposition (species chosen are: Petalophyllum ralfsii, Equisetum variegatum, Parnassia Palustris, Centaurium littorale, Epipactis leptochila … dunensis. Locations surveyed will be around the whole UK coast. Author of Research Dr. L Jones, Dr. S. Smart Date of research 1 Apr 05 – 1 Jul 07 What subject area does this cover? Vegetation change, nitrogen deposition, sand dune rarities What area(s) of the coast does this cover (if applicable)? Up to 12 sites around the UK, including 1 on the Sefton Coast What level was the research undertaken at? Contract research for Defra Priority Essential If you wish to make further enquiries about this project please email research@seftoncoast.org.uk stating the title of the project and your interest in the project. Home Page - Top www.seftoncoast.org.uk

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