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Chair of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

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Vier verschiedene Baumkronen sind abgebildet © Xianglu
Oct 23, 2025
Biomass productivity increases through the complementary use of the canopy by different tree species
Sep 30, 2025
New Publication: Reed between the lines: Terrestrial 3D laser scanning to assess recreational impacts on lakeshore vegetation

Swimming in lakes and spending time on the shore are popular summer activities, but as climate change continues and land use intensifies, pressure on lakeshore ecosystems is increasing. In particular, plants play an important role in these ecosystems by stabilizing the shoreline and providing …
Auf dem Waldboden inmitten von Laub liegt ein Erdsieb, darauf ist eine Erdbohrer mit einer Bodenprobe abgebildet © A. Koller
Sep 18, 2025
Publication: Dynamics of fine root biomass and morphology of European beech
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Studies

The Chair of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation offers courses on nature conservation biology and biodiversity. These teaching activities are integral part of the study programmes “Forest Sciences” and other programmes.
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Research Projects

Our research activities are characterized by manifold and innovative methods, basic and applied issues, interdisciplinarity and cooperation with partners in practical implementation. Get further information here
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Publica­tions

Publication of our research results is indispensable. Additional to the results of our current projects, results of high-rated Bachelor and Master theses are published as well. An overview on our recent scientific contributions is given here

Chair of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

The chair currently comprises ten employees. It is divided into the education of students for the courses/studies of Forestry, Spatial Development and Natural Resource Management, Tropical Forestry and Management, Landscape Architecture, Biology and Geography.

The most important teaching areas are:

  • Biodiversity
  • Nature conservation
  • Vegetation and plant communities / habitat types

Research focus:

  • Plant diversity
  • Functional biodiversity
  • Nature conservation strategies