In the course of this project, an Austria-wide data collection for the superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Scarab beetles) and an endangerment classification of these species will be carried out. This is based on the inventory of...
Based on the European Green Deal, the Waldfonds-project “Forestry and Forest Biodiversity in the Context of the Green Deal” of the Umweltdachverband is developing innovative approaches to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems. In Work...
Semi-natural pastures are diverse ecosystems that provide an important habitat for numerous animal and plant species. Formerly a natural part of our cultural landscape, these areas have now become rare as a result of...
Ecological versus historical deteminants of plant species distribution in the Austrian Alps There is increasing awareness that many plant species are not in equilibrium with their current environment. In the present study we want...
The aim of the Austrian Vegetation Database is to gather computerized phytosociological information (vegetation relevés) from the territory of Austria.
Evaluating the zonation of the Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald: How well does the conservation zone contribute to biodiversity conservation? The delimitation of the conservation zone was done in 2004, based on available data as well...
Climate effects on the recent range expansion of ragweed in Central Europe Recent range expansions of invasive species in temperate regions have repeatedly been attributed to climate warming. However, other invasion drivers like increased...
Modelling the invasion potential and socio-economic impact of allergy-inducing plants in Austria in relation to climate change This is a collaborative project led by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety with the...
