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Eco.6.2: Expected impacts of RI activities on habitats and biodiversityRelevance:The indicator describes the effects of the RI activities (S&T, management,open access, etc.) in its operation stage on the local habitats andbiodiversity.Compilation:• Identify the set of RI research activities that can favour local biodiversityand specific habitats studies and preservation e.g. ecologicalstudies, S&T developments in environmental sciences, biotechnology,IT (sensors, remote controls, observation systems, early warningsystems, etc.), veterinary medicine, geology, statistics, etc.• Identify those activities related to the RI operation that may createmisbalance in the neighbouring habitats and their biodiversity, suchas generation of noise, microwaves, dust, use of wind generators,water from rivers, lakes or underground sources, increased trafficof visitors, etc.Data sources and collection methods:• Document analysis of project documents as the project proposal• Interviews with S&T experts, managers of the RI, regional environmentagencies, etc.Data analysis methods:• Descriptive content analysisReferences:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/index_en.htmDefinitions and explanations:Protected areas: are locations which receive protection because oftheir environmental, cultural or similar value – parks, nature reserves,marine protected areas, etc. The level of protection vary by the enablinglaws of each country or rules of international organizationHabitat: (Latin for “it inhabits”) is an ecological or environmental areathat is inhabited by a particular species of animal, plant or other type oforganism.Biodiversity: is the degree of variation of life forms within a givenecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of thehealth of ecosystems. Greater biodiversity implies greater health. Biodiversityis in part a function of climate.261