PhD Studentship: Wildlife Connectivity Potential of Tree-Based Agricultural Systems (TROPS lab, Newcastle University)
Newcastle University
Award Summary 100% Home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805. Research funds are available for the field and lab related aspects of the PhD research. Overview Agricultural expansion and intensification are major drivers of habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss. Yet agricultural landscapes are not necessarily biodiversity deserts. Trees retained or planted within farms (TIFs) may provide habitat, food resources and movement pathways for wildlife. However, we know surprising...