 Photo: Alistair Auffret
Movement between habitats (FUNctional connectivity) is key for many species to survive. Plants cannot move by themselves however, and rely on wind and human or animal activity to transfer seeds and pollen from place to place. Changes in land use have reduced functional connectivity for many species. This puts them at risk in intensive agricultural landscapes.
Focusing on species rich semi-natural grasslands, FUNgreen has studied the way that functional connectivity for plants can be increased by managing the layout of habitats within the landscape (green infrastructure) and through the presence of management measures like grazing livestock. The results obtained will enable land managers and conservation agencies to design policies to help maintain a high diversity of plant species. Take a look at the project background for more information, see how different aspects of the project aim to address this question or check up on the latest news from ongoing work. If you have any questions about our project, get in touch via our contact us form. 
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