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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
BIOD0004-1  Ecology applied to open communities
Duration :  12h Th, 12h FT
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd yearFirst semester2
Master in Environmental Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd yearFirst semester2
Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearFirst semester2
Holder(s) :  Grégory Mahy
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Teaching is based on the analysis of three contrasted case studies aiming at the conservation and restauration of biodiversity in open habitats :
- The agricultural ecosystem and the agro-environment scheme.
- Mining activities and ecosystem reconstruction
- Constraints on restoration of semi-natural ecosystems.
Case studies are synthetized in a general framework providing the key elements and technical schemes for ecological restoration of open habitats.
Course objective :  To provide a synthesis of principles for ecological restauration of open habitats.
After completing the course the student is expected to
Develop a structured strategy and technical framework for restauration of open habitats.
Organization :  Lectures : 12h
Field-study trip and visits : 12h
Written notes :  Perrow MR. & Davy AJ. 2002. Handbook of Ecological Restoration. Cambridge University Press. ISBN. 978-0-521-04775-3
Assessment :  Oral examination (100%)
Contacts :  Mahy, Grégory (Professeur)
Ecologie
081 62 22 45
mahy.g@fsagx.ac.be


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