bachelor thesis
A bachelor’s thesis at the Department of Landscape Planning offers the opportunity to engage intensively—either from a theoretical or a planning perspective—with the substantive and methodological issues of the field. Identifying, narrowing down, and developing a topic are all part of the project within the department. Inspiration can be drawn from coursework or current academic discussions. In addition, topics are also requested by municipalities and associations. The range of possible thesis topics is therefore very diverse and can be expanded or modified at any time based on individual suggestions. Students work on their topics largely independently.
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Topics for Bachelor’s Theses in Landscape Planning for the Winter Semester 2026/27
If you are interested, please send an email to Prof. Schmidt by September 14, 2026, at the latest ( feel free to send it earlier!!), and please cc Ilka Werblow. In addition, we are happy to support individual topics; however, please submit any ideas as early as possible! Workspaces can be reserved through Ilka Werblow .
Basic GIS knowledge (at the level of LB 410) is required for all topics, as data is typically provided in Shapes format and at least one data export must be performed.
The following topics, described below and illustrated in the video, will be offered in the upcoming winter semester.
Zschoner Grund Recreation Concept
The Zschoner Grund is an important recreational area in Dresden. But how can hiking and biking be reconciled? What additional recreational opportunities should be added, and how can nature conservation and recreation be better integrated within the planning area? The assignment is to conduct a topic-specific analysis and evaluation, similar to SP4 (to be completed individually, not in a group). Based on this, a concept with objectives and measures for the selected conservation asset must be developed; the scope of the assignment is reduced compared to SP4 and adapted to the available time.
- Planning and Scientific Paper (Text and Plans)
Zschoner Grund Biotope Network Concept
The Zschoner Grund is part of the City of Dresden’s large-scale nature conservation project—a project that is unique in Germany. This provides particularly favorable framework conditions not only for planning species and habitat conservation measures but also for implementing them in practice. But which specific measures—particularly in the surrounding farmland of the Zschoner Grund—should be pursued? The assignment is to conduct a thematic analysis and assessment, similar to SP 4 (to be completed individually, not as a group). Based on this, you are to develop a concept with objectives and measures for the selected conservation target, although the scope of this assignment is reduced compared to SP 4 and adapted to the allotted time.
- Planning and Research Project (Text and Plans)
From Tree to Tree: Green Bicycle Routes in Central Saxony
Who really enjoys cycling in the blazing summer sun? Bike paths that offer frequent shade while still providing magnificent views seem much more pleasant—especially during the increasingly frequent heat waves. However, shade is in short supply on some of Central Saxony’s bike routes—not so much on the long-distance bike paths that wind from north to south along the major rivers, but especially on the cross-connections that link them and lead across plateaus. Couldn’t these be designed in such a way that they also serve as corridors connecting ecological habitats? This bachelor’s thesis will select four of these “cross-connections” and develop a (multifunctional) planting concept for them. Which tree species along which bike paths can serve as both identity anchors and design hallmarks? Which ones are well-suited to withstand periods of drought? As a starting point, research should be conducted on the existing tree population, as well as on which tree species were historically particularly typical of specific cultural landscapes and which tree species are particularly well-suited to the local conditions, taking climate change into account. Based on this, a planting concept must be developed for the individual routes that highlights the distinctive character of the surrounding cultural landscapes and designs the bike routes as connecting axes of blue-green infrastructure.
- Planning and Research Work (Text and Plans)
Impacts of Agri-PV on the Landscape
Agri-PV systems are in line with current trends because they combine agriculture and energy production. They can take many forms: elevated on tall structures, as bifacial fencing, as fixed modules, or as tracking systems. But what impact do they have on the landscape? This bachelor’s thesis aims to analyze the potential impacts on the landscape and their scope based on a literature review. Using six case studies from an ongoing research project in the Department of Landscape Planning, these assumptions will then be tested and refined on-site. Visualizations and GIS-based visual impact analyses will be used to supplement this work, in order to systematize the effects on the landscape and propose appropriate mitigation measures. One-time travel expenses to the case study sites will be covered by the department.
- Planning and research paper (text and plans)
Planning Strategies for Forest Fire Prevention
The devastating summer wildfires in Spain, France, Canada, and many other countries clearly demonstrate that the risk of wildfires is increasing worldwide, and even in Germany, fires are becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence. Traditional wildfire suppression strategies are increasingly failing. The same applies to preventive measures. For example, firebreaks are very effective against ground fires but not against the increasingly common crown fires. What planning-based preventive measures will help reduce the frequency and spread of wildfires in the future? Where do we need to rethink our approach? And how can the risk of wildfires be assessed in terms of location, topography, and tree species through landscape planning? This bachelor’s thesis aims to summarize and discuss the current state of knowledge on the topic based on an (international) literature review. In addition, interviews will be conducted with experts such as foresters (e.g., Sachsenforst), fire department representatives, and scientists. The result should be concrete recommendations for planning strategies to prevent forest fires.
- Academic thesis (text and figures)
Current bachelor’s theses
Previous bachelor’s theses
You can view completed bachelor's theses on site by sending an email request to the Chair's office.