The call for short courses is now closed and the schedule has been published! We are happy to announce that on Friday, July 15, two short courses will take place.

 

 

 

Towards a dynamic assessment of biodiversity patterns: from in situ data to Copernicus services (10:30 AM – 2:30 PM)

https://whova.com/portal/webapp/lands_202207/Agenda/2283694

Authors:

• Jose Manuel Álvarez-Martínez (jm.alvarez@unican.es), Environmental Hydraulics Institute ‘IHCantabria’, University of Cantabria
• Francisco De Borja Jimenez-Alfaro Gonzalez (jimenezalfaro@uniovi.es), Research Unit of Biodiversity, University of Oviedo

Description. Biodiversity estimation and its distribution across landscapes remains a challenge for conservation. In the absence of fine-resolution maps, predictive modeling helps monitoring patterns and processes under a wide range of data needs and purposes. A framework for mapping the distribution of vegetation types will be presented in this course, using a combination of remote sensing and in situ vegetation data.

Expectations towards participants. GIS software available (e.g. https://www.qgis.org/en/site), and if possible some basic knowledge (at least) in GIS and remote sensing. The course is related to D2 Symposium.

 

Developing a farmland biodiversity indicator for Europe ... and beyond? (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

https://whova.com/portal/webapp/lands_202207/Agenda/2510447

Authors:

• Lisa Norton (lrn@ceh.ac.uk), UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
• Claire Wood (clamw@ceh.ac.uk), UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
• Wendy Fjellstad (Wendy.Fjellstad@nibio.no), NIBIO: Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Description. This workshop will bring together researchers working on monitoring of farmland biodiversity. We will discuss the aim of producing an international farmland biodiversity indicator based on habitats and landscape structure. Do we have sufficient knowledge to predict the relative value of farming landscapes for biodiversity? What are the important characteristics that should be included in an indicator? To what extent can we harmonise data to allow comparisons between countries? How can we use existing monitoring of species to validate and supplement a habitat-based indicator? We will discuss how existing national monitoring programs can contribute to meaningful international reporting.

Expectations towards participants. Participants should be actively involved in current national / regional biodiversity monitoring activities. Max limit of participants: 20. It is recommended to contact the organizers of the workshop in advance to book your participation.

People willing to participate are encouraged to contact the moderators of the meetings (Jose Manuel Álvarez-Martínez and Wendy Fjellstad) which will allow the authors of the courses to estimate the number of interested people and make it easier for them to prepare for the course. Please note that you can add a short course to My Agenda in Whova!