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Identification of genes linked to gum quality in the gum producing gum arabic tree - Acacia senegal (L.) Willd using the association genetics approach (ASGEN)

Start date: Apr 6, 2010, End date: Apr 5, 2011,

There is currently a growing demand for reliable high quality gum producing Acacia senegal. This is because the existing natural woodland based systems show considerable variability in gum quality. As well as the established molecular markers (AFLPs and SS Rs), the "ASGEN" study will employ the novel and innovative approach of association genetics in order to identify markers that are linked to gu ...
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Identification of genes linked to gum quality in the gum producing gum arabic tree - Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. using the association genetics approach (ASGEN)

Start date: Aug 27, 2007, End date: Aug 26, 2009,

There is currently a growing demand for reliable high quality gum producing Acacia senegal. This is because the existing natural woodland based systems show considerable variability in gum quality. As well as the established molecular markers (AFLPs and SS Rs), the "ASGEN" study will employ the novel and innovative approach of association genetics in order to identify markers that are linked to gu ...
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ACACIA: Centros de cooperación para el fomento, fortalecimiento y transferencia de buenas prácticas que Apoyan, Cultivan, Adaptan, Comunican, Innovan y Acogen a la Comunidad Universitaria

Start date: Oct 15, 2015, End date: Oct 14, 2018,

...g the student drop out rate remain key challenges for the higher education (HE) sector in Latin America. Through the design and testing of educational centers for support and development (CADEP), the ACACIA project aims to foster solidarity and cooperation among HE institutional departments and staff in order to develop innovative educational resources and improved strategies to deal with the soci ...
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Bats and their foraging habitats conservation at R.N.O. of Onferno and homonymous SIC (Onferno)

Start date: Jun 1, 2001, End date: May 31, 2004,

...he implementation of field actions and of awareness raising initiatives. The works relative to the priority habitat *9180 Tilio-Acerion ravine forests led to a drastic reduction of the false acacia and to the creation of dead wood, which favours not only the leaf nosed bats (Rhinolophus spp.) but also forest insects of EU importance (i.e. Cerambyx cerdo).
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Safeguard of ecologically interesting habitats inside Colli Euganei (COLLI EUGANEI)

Start date: Oct 1, 2003, End date: Sep 30, 2007,

...wever, expansion of the area of vineyards has lead to a serious reduction in the area of grassland of high natural value. These areas are also threatened by the invasion of alien trees, such as false acacia and tree of heaven. The latter also represent a problem for oak woods, together with coppicing and forest fires. Objectives ...
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Management and conservation of the sites of S. Mamede and Nisa/Laje de Prata (NORTENATUR)

Start date: Oct 1, 2004, End date: Mar 30, 2009,

... ones, destruction of temporary ponds by ploughing and the cutting of riparian vegetation and oak species. The sites are vulnerable to forest fires and the expansion of exotic plant species such as Acacia, Eucalyptus globulus and Pinus pinaster. After the occurrence of a devastating fire that destroyed vast extensions of Quercus forests in Alentejo in 2003, the absence of a correct management of ...
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Conservation actions in NATURA 2000 sites managed by the State Forest Service (Corpo Forestale)

Start date: Oct 1, 2004, End date: Jun 30, 2009,

...a; Restoration of “naturalness” in the Vincheto di Cellarda SCI on 14 ha. This was achieved through: the removal and girdling of alien species (mainly spruce, Ailanthus and false acacia plants); the establishment of new clearings, as well as of 60 "habitat trees" hosting artificial nests for small birds and owls, including the little owl (Athene noctua) and tawny owl (Strix aluco) directly ...
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Establishing the background of saving the Hungarian meadow viper (Vipera ursinii rakosiensis) from extinction (HUNVIPURS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2004, End date: Dec 31, 2007,

...by KNPI. This management plan categorised different vegetation patches and gave suggestions about best management practices with the aim of accelerating the process of turning false acacia and pine plantations into favoured sandy pastures. In the last year of the LIFE-project, clear signs of repopulation were observed in certain areas of the site. Until the end of 2006, MME BirdLife Hungary was l ...
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Conservation management in Natura 2000 sites of Cyprus (Comanacy)

Start date: Nov 1, 2004, End date: Oct 31, 2008,

...ng and signposting of Vernal Pools (3170*) in Kavo Gkreko and Serpentinophilous grasslands (62B0*) in Troodos NFP. It created pools in Diarizou Valley and undertook garbage clearing and removal of acacia plantations for the re-establishment of halophytic vegetation in Alykes Larnakas. Other habitat restoration and pilot management efforts included: enhancement of Alnus orientalis riparian woodla ...
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Conservation of the Pannon endemic Dianthus diutinus (HUNDIDI)

Start date: Sep 1, 2006, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

...invasive species, milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) in autochthonous grasslands, were substantially reduced from 54 ha to 7.7 ha. The follow-up treatment of arboreal invasive species, Robinia pseudo-acacia, Ailanthus altissima and Prunus serotina, was carried out on an area of 48 ha. Another key result was the drawing up of three conservation management plans for the pSCI site for ‘Harkakötöny-Bod ...
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Conservation of Euro-siberian steppic woods and Pannonic sand steppes in "Nagykörösi pusztai tölgyesek" pSCI (HUNSTEPPICOAKS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2006, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

... The HUNSTEPPICOAKS project removed invasive species from the 420 ha target area (it is now 90-95 % free of invasive plants, namely black locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia) and black cherry (Prunus serotina)). Moreover, 175 ha of private land were reserved for nature conservation: special 90-year leasing contracts were signed. In parallel to this initiative, the proposed forest ...
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Montecristo 2010: eradication of invasive plant and animal aliens and conservation of species/habitats in the Tuscan Archipelago,Italy. (Montecristo 2010)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2014,

...umbrella pine (Pinus halepensis), while ‘vegetated sea cliffs of the Mediterranean coasts with endemic Limonium spp.’ (1240) are threatened by the invasive species Carpobrotus sp., Acacia pycnacantha and Ailanthus altissima. Objectives The Montecristo 2010 project aimed to eradicate two of the three invasive alien sp ...
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Conserving French overseas threatened bird species and their habitats using demonstrative conservation tools. (CAP DOM)

Start date: Sep 15, 2010, End date: Sep 20, 2015,

...erent savannah habitats and a map of their location. The effects of slash-and-burn techniques were also analysed and techniques were developed to fight against the invasive Acacia mangium. The result was a savannah development plan and an educational savannah trail. The LIFE project also developed a methodology to identify priority sites in terms of biodiversity in overseas territories and adapt ...
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Bussaco´s Recovery from Invasions Generating Habitat Threats (BIODIV) (BRIGHT)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...pe. Sharing some characteristics with Thermo-Mediterranean and pre-steppe scrub habitats, these relict woods are under threat from the expansion of alien invasive species, such as three acacia species, which have been the subject of eradication attempts in other areas Objectives This LIFE+ Biodiversity project aims to c ...
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Restoration and management of Oroklini Lake SPA (CY6000010) in Cyprus (OROKLINI)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

...ts, the restoration of land previously destroyed by an illegal market, and fencing around the lake to reduce disturbance. The project removed around 0.45 ha of invasive alien vegetation such as acacias, Atriplex semibaccata and Parkinsonia aculeate, as well as subsequently re-sprouting acacia, and planted native tree species, in particular, 1 410 Tamarix trees, 50 Pistascia lentiscus bushes, aroun ...
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Dune habitats protection in the greenhouse landscape of the Gela Gulf for the safeguarding of Leopoldia gussonei (Leopoldia)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

...ly high agricultural pressure; the absence of control by local authorities over illegal agricultural activities (especially in greenhouses); the presence of exotic, invasive plant species (e.g. Acacia saligna and Eucalyptus spp.); coastal erosion; uncontrolled grazing; excessive tourist pressure; and a lack of understanding and awareness among the local population of biodiversity issues and the ne ...
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Improving the conservation status of the priority habitat types *1520 and *5220 at the Rizoelia National Forest Park (LIFE-RIZOELIA)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

... evolutionary potential of species. The risk of forest fires is also extremely high in the area due to the long dry season. Fires may also favour the further expansion of the invasive species Acacia saligna. The targeted habitats are also threatened by leisure activities such as asparagus collection, hiking, four-wheel driving and motorcycling. Objectives ...
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Recovery the natural habitats of community interest from Hunedoara County (LIFE+ReHabHu)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Mar 22, 2019,

...le exploitation of mineral resources. Negative impacts on the priority habitat ‘Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines’ have occurred due to the establishment of plantations of acacia, an invasive alien species that has led to changes in the flora composition of this habitat. This situation has been accentuated by illegal grazing and uncontrolled tourism. ...
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LIFE RES MARIS - Recovering Endangered habitatS in the Capo Carbonara MARIne area, Sardinia. (LIFE RES MARIS)

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: May 31, 2018,

...d germplasm for the reintroductions in the coastal dunes and wooded dunes; Elimination of the IAS from 14 500 m2 in costal dunes and wooded dunes (6 000 m2 for Carpobrotus sp.; 8 000 m2 for Acacia sp.; 500 m2 for Agave sp.); and Restoration of the eradicated areas of the coastal dunes and wooded dunes (14 500 m2).
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INvasive SPecies Evaluation, ConTrol & EDucation.NETwork (INSPECTED.NET)

Start date: Aug 1, 2012, End date: Jul 31, 2016,

...nvasions that will add on to existing programmes like the European-based DAISIE or the global invasive species programme (GISP). As a model, we will examine the invasion by the ecosystem engineer Acacia longifolia applying the latest methods in vegetation ecology including stable isotope analysis and remote sensing. Studies will be carried out at multiple spatial scales and at different stages of ...
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Do nutritionally poor environments promote sociality? Testing a long-standing hypothesis in two socially plastic insect groups (INSSOCPLAS)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2015,

...eeding independently, forcing cooperation with otherindividuals. The proposed project will focus on testing this in thefield, using socially plastic species - insects that can be social orsolitary: Acacia thrips (Thysanoptera) and Halictine bees(Hymenoptera). Working with Stephen Simpson at the University ofSydney, a pioneer in nutritional approaches to ecological questions,and Jeremy Field, at th ...
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Detecting the Pathogen that Threatens European Honey Bees (CLEANHIVE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2008, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

"Honey bees are extremely important to the economy of European agriculture and are worth billions of euros as honey producers and crop pollinators. Pollination is also of considerable importance to the environment. However, the fate of the European honey bees is seriously compromised and, with it, the beekeeping sector. Massive deaths of honey bees have taken place all over Europe and the USA. Whi ...
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Getting out, getting skills: tackling youth unemployment through outdoor education

Start date: Aug 1, 2013,

‘Getting out, getting skills: tackling youth unemployment through outdoor education‘ is a group EVS project involving 24 volunteers, 11 sending organisations and 13 hosting organisations in 14 countries. The volunteers’ service will last 12 months and involves young people who have fewer opportunities and are currently unemployed. Objectives:- To provide disadvantaged, unemployed young people with ...
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CooperACTION

Start date: Dec 1, 2012,

Objectivesβ To educate young people about co-operatives as a positive alternative form of enterprise«> To raise awareness of Fair Trade and its benefits to communitiesβ To develop social enterprise projects in 11 local communities across Europe, Asia, Africa and LatinAmerica » To share experiences, challenges and successes between young co-operators around the world β To encourage a ...
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Volunteering against poverty

Start date: Dec 1, 2011,

The aim of 'Volunteering against Poverty' is to bring together a strong network of young volunteers from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America to raise awareness on youth poverty and the struggle for decent work by producing a thought-provoking and inspiring documentary.24 young volunteers will be trained in peer education and documentary-making to facilitate local video projects. The local volun ...
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