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801-0038-00L 6 Credits

Case Studies on Species and Biotope Conservation

Zwei Fallstudien zum Arten- und Biotopschutz (je 2 Std.)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Ewald
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:17

Abstract

Introduction of basic methods for data collection for field inventories (landscape, vegetation, flora, fauna, red list species) and for ecological assessments. Management of conflicts of interest.

Objective

Introduction of basic methods for data collection for field inventories (landscape, vegetation, flora, fauna, red list species) and for ecological assessments. Management of conflicts of interest.

Content

Presentation and practice of different methods to assess nature and landscape objects, vegetation, various animal groups; ecological assessments (importance of landscapes, habitats and species on international, national, cantonal and local scale); conservation of valuable nature and landscape objects; management and maintenance plans (case studies); methods for the reconstruction of short-term landscape change.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be made available.

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 Zwei Fallstudien zum Arten- und Biotopschutz (je 2 Std.)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (HG E 33.1)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (HG E 33.1)
4 h weekly

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