Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Sheehy Skeffington, Micheline"
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The ecology and conservation of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry heath habitats in the Burren, Western Ireland
Hanrahan, Sarah Ann (NUI Galway, 2018-06-15)This thesis focuses on Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and co-occurring species within vulnerable habitats in the Burren region of western Ireland. The objectives of this research were: to describe the plant communities; to monitor ... -
The River Shannon Callows, Ireland: An examination of how flooding patterns and farming practices affect plant communities and dipteran assemblages on unregulated floodplain meadows
Maher, Caitriona (2013-10-21)Floodplains provide numerous essential ecosystem services, including flood attenuation and biodiversity protection. The lowland floodplains along the River Shannon are largely unregulated, support rare and endangered bird ... -
A study of the ecology of the oceanic montane vegetation of western Ireland and its potential response to climate change
Hodd, Rory (2012-12-03)Within Europe, montane oceanic vegetation is restricted to areas with an oceanic climate, such as western Ireland. It was found that a wide range of montane heath and associated vegetation occurs in western Ireland, and ...