Forest Ecology

Forests play an important role in the landscape water balance. They influence groundwater and drinking water supply in quality and quantity. Air pollutants affect the health and growth of forests and affect the diversity of plants and animals. The current climate makes an adaptation of forests to the climate of tomorrow necessary. New management systems such as short rotation wood for energy production affect biodiversity in the landscape. All these issues are main foci of our research and consulting work for the federal government.

Wildlife Ecology

Important tasks of Wildlife Ecology are studies on the dynamics of wildlife populations in cultural landscapes, urban areas, protected areas and forests with the aim of habitat adapted wildlife management to reduce damage caused by wild animals and prevention of animal diseases.

In particular, our forests are important habitats for many species which shall be preserved in their diversity.

This includes the design of optimal habitats for wild species in changing landscapes. Further tasks of the wildlife ecological research are the sustainable use of wildlife, an optimal quality of game for consumers and the derivation of sustainable and habitat adapted game densities. They are also a substantial foundation for policy consultation.

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