2018-2019 / PAYS0001-2

Ecological networks

Duration

6h Th, 2h Pr, 10h FT

Number of credits

 Master in forests and natural areas engineering (120 ECTS)2 crédits 

Lecturer

Marc Dufrêne, Grégory Mahy

Coordinator

Grégory Mahy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Theory (8h) Ecological landscape as a spatial unit for biodiversity management Ecological evaluation of landscapes The design of protected area Landscape connectivity : the role of linear elements and the role of the matrix Tools for the biological management of landscapes : NATURA 2000, PCDN .. Practices Field works (3j) and exercices on ecological network design.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To provide conceptual and practical tools for biodiversity management at the landscape scale After completing the course the student is expected to Be able to design ecological networks and to propose the socio-economic strategy associated

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Phytogeography and phytosociology (recommended)
-- EC201 - General ecology

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theorétical introduction - metting with actors and case studies - practicals

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Lectures : 8h Practical Works, field work : 16h (3j)

Recommended or required readings

Teaching notes
Folder

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercice of ecological network design

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Grégory MAHY Biodiversité et Paysage 081 62 22 45 g.mahy@ulg.ac.be