300078 PP Dry grassland habitats : Species, populations, conservation, and management (2024S)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 08.02.2024 14:00 to Th 22.02.2024 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.03.2024 18:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Preliminary meeting on March 8th from 9 to 10 a.m. (practice room 2) with mandatory participation;
Dates in March and partly in June from 9:00 to 13:00 (practice room 2);
6 Outdoor excursions, all-day (April to June, by appointment).
Friday
08.03.
09:00 - 10:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
15.03.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
22.03.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
12.04.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
19.04.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
26.04.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
03.05.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
10.05.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
17.05.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
24.05.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
31.05.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
N
Friday
07.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
14.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
21.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Friday
28.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course demonstrates dry grassland habitats and its species examplified for vascular plants (at the species and population level) in the Pannonian Region of Eastern Austria. Typical plant species, their strategies and habitats are presented during field work, exercising methods for species inventories and monitoring as well as assessment of conservation status and threats. Current concepts and methods of plant population, reproduction biology and vegetation ecology are discussed in the context of grazing management and conservation measures of dry grassland systems.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation in field work including a concise presentation of findings (40%) and final report (60%).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students acquire fundamental knowledge of Pannonian dry grasslands regarding plant species and populations as well as their functional strategies. Habitats and conservation status will assessed and related to Natura 2000 network of protected nature reserves. Specific methods of vegetation ecology and plant population dynamics will enable them to identify protection targets and define measures for conservation of species (communities) and populations.
Examination topics
Basic and advanced methods of inventory and monitoring of species and populations will be presented. Studies on population and vegetation structure, regional dynamics and mating systems of selected plant species will be conducted during field work. Statistical analysis regarding plant populations and species assemblages will be used for evaluating management measures.
Reading list
Mucina L., Grabherr G. & Ellmauer T. 1993. Die Pflanzengesellschaften Österreichs. Teil I: Anthropogene Vegetation. - Jena, G. Fischer.
Ellenberg, H. & Leuschner, Ch. 2017. Vegetation Ecology of Central Europe. Springer.
Crawley, M.J. (2000): Plant Ecology. Oxford, Blackwell Science.
Silvertown J.W. & Charlesworth D. 2001. Introduction to plant population biology. 4th ed. - Oxford, Blackwell Sci.
Sutherland W.J. 2006 Ecological Census Techniques, 2nd ed. - Cambridge University Press.
Fischer M.A., Oswald K. & Adler W. 2008. Exkursionsflora für Österreich, Liechtenstein und Südtirol. 3. Auflage. Linz, Biologiezentrum OÖ Landesmuseum.
Berger R. & Ehrendorfer F. 2011. Ökosystem Wien. Die Naturgeschichte einer Stadt. Wien, Böhlau.
Walter, H. & Straka, A. (1970) Grundlagen der Pflanzenverbreitung. Band 2. Arealkunde. Stuttgart, Ulmer.
Ellenberg, H. & Leuschner, Ch. 2017. Vegetation Ecology of Central Europe. Springer.
Crawley, M.J. (2000): Plant Ecology. Oxford, Blackwell Science.
Silvertown J.W. & Charlesworth D. 2001. Introduction to plant population biology. 4th ed. - Oxford, Blackwell Sci.
Sutherland W.J. 2006 Ecological Census Techniques, 2nd ed. - Cambridge University Press.
Fischer M.A., Oswald K. & Adler W. 2008. Exkursionsflora für Österreich, Liechtenstein und Südtirol. 3. Auflage. Linz, Biologiezentrum OÖ Landesmuseum.
Berger R. & Ehrendorfer F. 2011. Ökosystem Wien. Die Naturgeschichte einer Stadt. Wien, Böhlau.
Walter, H. & Straka, A. (1970) Grundlagen der Pflanzenverbreitung. Band 2. Arealkunde. Stuttgart, Ulmer.
Association in the course directory
BBO 10, BOE 13
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