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Applied Ecology I: Nature and Landscape Conservation (Field Trips)

Angewandte Ökologie I: Natur- und Landschaftsschutz (Exkursionen)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Andreas Gigon, Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Ewald
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:02

Abstract

Introduction and practical experience of nature and landscape conservation issues, with field trips.

Objective

Introduction and practical experience of nature and landscape conservation issues, with field trips.

Content

Introduction of different ecosystem types in the Swiss lowlands, prealpine, Jura and Kaiserstuhl (Germany) region (riverine forests, moors, orchards, dry meadows, hedgerows, dry forests, vineyards); species lists (plants, birds, amphibians, insect species); threats, conservation and cultivation, landscape protection; visitor centers, renaturation projects and field experiments.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Detailed documentation for field trips, lists of publications

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Angewandte Ökologie I: Natur- und Landschaftsschutz (Exkursionen)
4 ganztägige Exkursionen an Samstagen
  • Thu 17:15-18:00 (HG E 5)
1 h weekly

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