Theses

Bachelor (B.Sc.) and Master theses (M.Sc.) accordingly

• Molecular genetic studies dealing with the effects of landscape fragmentation in red deer (M.Sc.)
• Constitution of roe deer and red deer during the year (B.Sc. + M.Sc.): By examining simple parameters to a sufficiently large number of individuals, an overview will be provided as the physical constitution, particularly the presence of energy reserves, in red and roe deer develope under the current environmental conditions during the year.
• Meta-analysis of different telemetry projects (M.Sc.)

• Zoonoses: Hepatitis C in wild boar (B.Sc.)

• Protection of natural processes: synopsis of existing concepts and an attempt of an integrating and technically viable definition (M.Sc.)

• Sense and Nonsense of wilderness areas in Germany: a synopsis of current scientific findings (M.Sc.)

• Transparency and quality in nature conservation organisations collecting charitable donations (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Success and failure in conservation: a media analysis (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The definition of population and its use in species conservation (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Sustainability in nature and species conservation (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Waterfowl management in the Europe: A literature review (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Feeding wildlife: pro and contra (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The effects of current fertilization methods, in particular the manure-strip-till method and the injections fertilization on small game species - theory and practice(B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Influence of conventional and organic farming on the populations of selected small game species (M.Sc.): for logistical reasons (location of study areas) the subject would be particularly suitable for a candidate from North Rhine-Westphalia

• Detection of the abundance of wildlife species on large areas (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Study on the acceptance of large predators in Central Europe (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The wolf in Germany: Development of a predictive model to possible urbanization trends (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Development of a guideline for the management of large carnivors in Central Europe (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Wildlife and road traffic (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Wildlife warning reflectors and their effectiveness: meta-analysis of local projects (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Permeability of landscapes: Monitoring and evaluation of small edifices (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Avoidance of wildlife losses in the context of agricultural crop measures (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Guidelines for the elaboration of management plans for wildlife (M.Sc.)

• Quality management in nature conservation (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Nature conservation and sustainability: Development of operational criteria as a basis for certification (M.Sc.)

• "Invasive species": concepts for dealing with neozoa (M.Sc.)

• Predation and biodiversity: What effects are to be expected? (M.Sc.)

• Biodiversity and its quantitative assessment: Challenges and approaches (M.Sc.)

• Species conservation and species concepts: Are there any political trends in nature conservation? (M.Sc.)

• Conservation through consumptive use versus conservation through non-consumptive use - an evaluation of different nature conservation strategies (M.Sc.)

• Wilderness and national parks in Germany: Clash of cultures? (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Proportion of hunted wild meadows in the Ore Mountains: Comparison of different landowners (B.Sc.)

• Ecological effects of deer feeding (B.Sc.)

• Comparison of forest certification schemes in terms of the quality of wildlife management (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Restricted trails in the forest? A survey of forest visitors (B.Sc.)

• Regeneration periods in different forest types in the Alpine area - in cooperation with FUST Tirol (M.Sc.)

• Which forest type can tolerate which game influence (forest typification Tyrol/South Tyrol - in cooperation with FUST Tirol (M.Sc.)

• Forest enterprises with and without deer occurence: comparison of ecological and
  economic indicators (M.Sc.)

• Analysis of the roe deer hunting bags for the administrative hunting districts of the state enterprise Sachsenforst before and after the introduction of the extended buck hunting season in 2012 and examination of the conformity with the administrative regulations for hoofed game (B.Sc.)

• Hunting as a reflection of social relations (M.Sc.): Today, Hunting is regularly perceived as conservative. We would like to contrast this hypothesis with the hypothesis that hunting, per se, is neither conservative or progressive, but still represents only a reflection of social relations. By analysis of formal and informal hunting norms from feudal societies, dictatorships and democracies, this hypothesis should be tested as part of a master's thesis.

• Ecological footprint of different forms of land use in protected areas (M.Sc.): The designation of protected areas today includes not only protection concepts through restrictions on utilization. Rather, various traditional forms of land use (grazing, beekeeping, fishing, hunting) or other forms currently classified as extensive land uses (tourism, nature conservation) are there tolerated or even actively involved in the protection concept. In this context, it is important to consider which effects in terms of "an ecological footprint" these forms of land use entail. As part of a master's thesis, the ecological footprint of particular forms of use shall be determined.

• Methods of farming of bear's gall for medical purposes and their implications for biodiversity and animal welfare (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The role of hunting and conservation in the early Federal Republic of Germany: analysis of Cabinet minutes (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Hunting practice: development of guidelines (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The effects of different methods of hunting on stress parameters of game species (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Types of hunting and hunting strategies: what goals require which action? (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Quality management: Analysis of driven hunts (B.Sc. + M.Sc.

• Quality management: Analysis of hunting education and advanced hunting training (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Quality management: Analysis of structures of hunting organisation (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Quality management: Use of hunting dogs in terms of wildlife biological, food hygiene and animal welfare legal issues to driven hunts (quality management) (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Hunting and Sustainability: Development of operational criteria as a basis for certification (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• The role of hunting guests, hunting permit holders and hunting tenants from the perspective of the persons concerned and of property ownership (B.Sc. + M.Sc.): A change in the perception of hunting action by the affected groups currently seems to take place. While on the one hand "hunting" is seen as an extensive and sustainable form of land use, there is on the other hand the view that hunting tends to be more service for the landowner. Another point of view, namely that of the hunter as a customer of the landowner, which asks the product "hunting experience", seems at present to develop increasingly. If the different approaches are consistently thought out, there will hence arise considerable consequences for those affected. As part of a survey the personal attitudes of landowners and hunters are therefore to be determined and these are discussed in regard of their implications for different user interests in rural areas.

• Hunting and hunters in the light of selected media (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Hunting and hunting weapons in the light of selected media (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Recreational hunters versus amateur hunters: A survey on the self-image of hunters in Germany (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Hunter - a discriminated minority? An analysis of different media to the image of the hunter in Germany (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Trophy Hunting: boon or bane for tropical wildlife? (B.Sc. + M.Sc. + M.Sc. Tropical Forestry)

• Longing for the country and the future of hunting and hunters (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Possibility of establishing hunting communities in the German hunting system - in cooperation with FUST Tirol (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)

• Development of a problem-solving concept for the shooting of wild boars in urban areas. Testing of crossbows under safety and animal welfare aspects (M.Sc.)

• Vegan hunters: How do vegan lifestyle and hunting fit together? (M.Sc.)

• Analysis of forums of different natural users (mountain bikers, e-bikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoe hikers, animal photographers, etc.): How sensitive are the respective groups for questions of nature and animal protection? (B.Sc. + M.Sc.)