[ Skip to content]

Science and Engineering at The University of Edinburgh

School of GeoSciences

Institute of Atmospheric and Environmental Science

MSc and Honours projects in Ecosystem Dynamics

The Scottish Primrose, Primula scotica, endemic to Scotland

Brief intro to MSc and Honours projects.

For more information email Colin Legg

Return to Ecosystem Dynamics page
MSc Projects

2004

  • Vegetation Classification using Geographical Information System at Inverpolly National Nature Reserve in Northwest Scotland. Karl Villegas.
  • Barns Ness Coast Management Plan. Thanasis Biniaris
Vegetation mapping at Inverpolly Nationa Nature Reserve

Honours Projects

2004

  • A study of moorland vegetation following cutting and burning of Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull. Nicola Evans
  • An investigation into the ecto-mycorrhizal community of Pinus sulvestris seedlings after a fire. Jamie MacKay
  • The sensitivity of vegetation types to trampling by orienteers in Culbin Forest. Karen Mackellow
  • Do common slugs (Deroceras reticularum) affect species diversity? Adam Brown
  • An evaluation of the native riparian woodland of the Middle and Lower Tweed with regard to the creation of a native riparian woodland site. Maggie Cripps
  • Temporal fluctuations in habitat utilization and prey of the Eurasian otter. Heather Anderson
  • Closing the phosphorus cycle in the Scottish Borders. Simon Howard
Area of burnt heather

© School of GeoSciences --- Privacy & Cookies --- Last modified: 16 Aug, 2004 --- Page contact: or