Key words Nature development, landscape development
Objectives Students are able to form their view on the planning of a region in function of nature and landscape. This view takes into account the complex interactions with the preconditions (eg abiotic, biotic, social and economic, juridical, aesthetic). Student acquire knowledge of existing tools for nature and landscape planning and laying out. Acquire insight in the effect of interventions on nature.
Topics
- Partim natuur en landschap
Defintions
Basic principles of nature and ecology, structure and mutual dependence of biotic communities and succession
Role of abiotic preconditions
Important biotopes in Flanders and specific problems of nature and landscapes in Flanders
Management: why, importance
Interactions agriculture - nature
- Partim inrichting van natuur en landschap
Definition and aims of nature and landscape development. e en doelstellingen van natuur en landschapsinrichting. Adaptation of the aims to the preconditions
Form a view on development
Tools of nature and landscape development
Development and role of global change and pollution
Criteria and tools for evaluation
Examples
Prerequisites Final competences of Soil science and applied ecology. Knowledge of morphology and anatomy of plants.
Final Objectives
- Scientific knowledge and insight in nature and landscape and the strucure of biotic communities
- Knowledge of and insight in the role of influencing parameters. Insight in the processes and insight in the effects of manipulations on these processes
- Estimate the possibilities for development of sites and landscapes based on available information and measurements
- Formulate a scientifically funded opinion on the possibilities and consequences of human interferences
- Interpret and process different sources of information
Materials used ::Click here for additional information:: Syllabus "Natuur- en Landschapsbeheer", video, powerpoint, WWW
Study costs Cost: 40.0 EUR
Study guidance The student can always make an appointment.
Teaching Methods college, projects, ....
Assessment T: 80%
E: 20%
Lecturer(s) Jan MERTENS
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