Research for the Environment

The research of the Department Conservation Biology can be grouped into four main subjects who are linked by Biodiversity Research as an overarching theme. Our goal is to understand environmental changes and their influence on biodiversity in the context of an ecosystem approach.

A broad spectrum of modern methods ranging from field experiments and pattern analysis to rule based, ecological modelling are applied. We integrate basic and applied research to address demands of nature conservation and societal and economical challenges. Consequently, most projects of the department are directly addressed to policy or designed for direct application.

All research activities are carried out in an interdisciplinary manner. Our international co-operations focus on Europe, South America, Australia, and South Africa.