Land Sharing / Sparing Research

A further tranche of work is proposed to develop the existing RSPB/CCI analysis to address one or more additional landscape types (which should include an upland example) and to explore benefits for selected additional environmental benefits. A proposal for research was invited which refines the existing model to: - Build species prioritisation into the analysis (probably based on distribution/population size rather than conservation priority); - Take account of the importance of the character area for key habitats...