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Contract awarded for Restoration of the nutrient balance of previously plagued dry heath lot-0000, title: restoration of the n:p balance of previously ploughed dry heath, description: the research focuses on the restoration of the nutrient balance in dry heath that has been ploughed in the past. previous plough management has indeed led to a reduction in nitrogen, but also to increased phosphorus limitation and a reduced availability of basic cations, with negative consequences for flora and fauna. as a result, many ploughed heath vegetation types have remained species-poor. p-addition, whether or not combined with the restoration of basic cations, is seen as a possible follow-up measure. however, the applicability, effectiveness, and sustainability of this are still insufficiently developed. the research should provide insight into: • the current status of nitrogen, phosphorus, and buffering in ploughed and chopped dry heath; • the long-term effects of p-addition and any buffer restoration measures on soil, vegetation, and fauna; • the conditions under which p-addition can be applied effectively, safely, and sustainably. a maximum of €484,000 including vat (€400,000 excluding vat) is available for the research. estimated value excluding vat: 399617.00 eur.Restoration of the nutrient balance of previously plagued dry heath
