Lichen identification and their use as bioindicators of air pollution

Placement focus with the MSC environmental science and climate change programme

About this Placement

Students will understand the basic ecology and identification of local lichen species. They will assess and compare the diversity and abundance of species at two sites to determine the impact of varying air pollution at this site.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Lichen species identification
  • lichen surveys
  • Using lichens as bioindicators of pollution

Stakeholders

  • Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
  • University of Gibraltar