Changing Composition of African Tropical Forests Theme(s): Climate, Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Simon L. Lewis <s.l.lewis@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Geography)
Uncovering the hidden biodiversity benefits of beavers using environmental DNA Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr Lori Lawson Handley <l.lawson-handley@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Biological and Marine Sciences)
Reconciling lethal control of an iconic native species (red deer Cervus elaphus) with nature conservation within a multiple-use landscape Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr Alastair Ward <a.i.ward@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Department of Biological and Marine Sciences)
Nutrigenomics and the resilience of bees in a changing climate Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation, Climate, Physiology, development and ecological genetics, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Dr James Gilbert <james.gilbert@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Department of Biological and Marine Sciences)
What were the trophic consequences of the extinction of the largest apex predator of all time? Theme(s): Palaeoenvironments and palaeontology Primary Supervisor: Dr Alex Dunhill <a.dunhill@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
Success and Vulnerability in the Amazon Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation, Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning, Evolution, palaeontology and biotic change, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Professor Oliver Phillips <o.phillips@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (Geography)
Exploring the potential of dynamic protected areas on land and sea to protect biodiversity now and in the future Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: David Williams <d.r.williams@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
How do animals adapt to stressful environments? Consequences for species interactions and extinction risk Theme(s): Living World, Physiology, development and ecological genetics, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Steven Sait <s.m.sait@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Biology)
The socio-ecology of keeping Britain tidy: biodiversity conservation and the aesthetics of unruly landscapes Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr George Holmes <G.Holmes@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment)
River ecosystem responses to glacier loss Theme(s): Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning, Glacial/Cryosphere, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Prof Lee Brown <l.brown@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Geography)