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Research proposal Proposal Title Invertebrates associated with Isle of Man Cabbage. Proposed by Dr. P.H. Smith Brief description of the proposal Isle of Man Cabbage (Coincya monensis ssp. monensis) is a British endemic which has important populations on the Sefton Coast and is the subject of a Species Action Plan in the North Merseyside BAP. Dr C. R Hipkin of Swansea University is currently preparing a "Biological Flora" on this species for the Journal of Ecology. Apparently, very little is known about invertebrates associated with the plant, including pollinators and herbivores. This project will aim to fill this gap in our knowledge. Who should be contacted initially to take forward the research proposal? Dr. P.H. Smith, Dr C.R. Hipkin What area(s) of the coast will this cover? Crosby sand-dunes, Hall Road sand-dunes. What permissions will be needed? Sefton Council Why will the research be useful? Relevant to national and local studies of this Nationally Scarce plant. What information is currently available? A great deal of background information has been collected, both for the Biological Flora and for the North Merseyside BAP. What level is the research appropriate for? Keen amateur/undergraduate/post-graduate. Priority level beneficial to management needs Medium. 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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