Key words
Fytosociology, plant communities, ecological management, ecology
Objectives
Explain the most common plant communities of Belgium and how these different groups of communities are managed. All different nature types are commented. All BWK - codes and the vegetation types affiliated with these codes are discussed.
The student will learn how to use software for managing large databases containing relevés (Turbo Veg for Windows). This knowledge will be the base for learning and practising vegetation mapping (ArcGIS 3.1). The relevance of vegetation mapping will be explained through the production of a small management plan for an existing piece of nature.
Competences:
- the student has knowledge of the most frequent encountered plant communities in Belgium and the management of these communities
- the student can work with software packages to process vegetation data
- the student can produce a small management plan
Topics
Plant communities and their management of following groups are discussed:
ArcGIS 3.1, Turbo Veg for Windows
Producing a management plan
Prerequisites
Determination of plants, including plants in a very early stage or strict vegetative determination ( mainly grasses).
Mechanisms of fytosociology (cfr. 2 ndgrade)
Final Objectives
- plant communities and their management
- using software packages to process fytosociological data
- producing a small management plan
Materials used
Syllabus fytosociology partim II, Flora, Software
Study costs
Cost: 55.0 EUR
Syllabus: € 5.0
Study trips: € 25.0
Exercise: € 25.0
Study guidance
Before, during or after the lecture, students can ask questions. During the computer sessions, the student is carefully followed up. All questions concerning the software can be asked during the sessions.
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Relevé (field work)
Exercise session
Assessment
Oral exam with written preparation.
Evaluation of the exercise.
Lecturer(s)
Bart MOUTON
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