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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170902
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
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SUMMARY:7th World Conference on Ecological Restoration\, Foz do Iguassu\, Brazil
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URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/7th-world-conference-on-ecological-restoration-foz-do-iguassu-brazil/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170712
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20170209T102854Z
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SUMMARY:Riga (Latvia)\, 14th Eurasian Grassland Conference
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to register and submit abstracts for talks and poster via the website http://www.edgg.org/conference_2017.html\nPlease be aware that registration deadline is 30 April 2017. 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/riga-latvia-14th-eurasian-grassland-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20161118T133117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T133117Z
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SUMMARY:12th SWS Europe Chapter Meeting\, Faro\, Portugal
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Management of Wetlands: exploring novel approaches for water management\, biodiversity conservation\, restoration\, pollution control and climate change.  
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/12th-sws-europe-chapter-meeting-faro-portugal/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20170109T123816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T123816Z
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SUMMARY:3rd ALTER-Net Conference on Nature and society: synergies\, conflicts\, trade-offs\, Ghent\, Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Nature and society: synergies\, conflicts\, trade-offs\n2-5 May 2017\nGhent\, Belgium \n  \nThe 3rd ALTER-Net international conference will take place from 2-5 May 2017. We are again organizing the conference in the beautiful city of Ghent (Belgium). The meeting is entitled Nature and society: synergies\, conflicts\, trade-offs. Preliminary details are available on the ALTER-Net website: \nhttp://www.alter-net.info/outputs/conf-2017 \nWith this email\, we wish to remind you on the call for proposals. We are looking for your suggestions for talks\, sessions and posters. The closing date for submissions is 20 January 2017.
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/3rd-alter-net-conference-on-nature-and-society-synergies-conflicts-trade-offs-ghent-belgium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170310
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20170109T133004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T133004Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Meeting French Restoration Network\, Arras\, France
DESCRIPTION:The French restoration network is having its 8th annual meeting in northern France (Arras) on March 8th and 9th 2017. \nAll information: https://rever8.sciencesconf.org/
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/8th-annual-meeting-french-restoration-network-arras-france/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160925
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20160414T090049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T090429Z
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SUMMARY:Romania\, Sighişoara\, EGC 2016: 13th Eurasian Grassland Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme of EGC 2016: Management and Conservation of Semi-Natural Grasslands: from Theory to Practice \nMore info:  http://www.edgg.org/conference_2016.html \nRegistration deadline 31 May 2016
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/romania-sighisoara-egc-2016-13th-eurasian-grassland-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160918
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20160414T091703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T091703Z
UID:1978-1473206400-1474156799@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:France\, Peyresq\, ALTER-Net Summer School
DESCRIPTION:This 11th ALTER-Net Summer School will be held from 7-17 September 2015\,in the beautiful village of Peyresq\, France\, location of our previous highly-regarded Summer Schools. Theme of the Summer School: “Biodiversity\, ecosystem services and sustainable management of socio-ecosystems“.\nThe ALTER-Net Summer School is open to young graduate and post-graduate scientists from both within and outside the ALTER-Net network partners\, as well as young professionals in related fields. The aim of the Summer School is to create an environment for studying the challenges relating to biodiversity and natural resources in an inter- and trans-disciplinary way. \nYou can find more information on the Summer School website\, including the programme\, and you can access the registration form directly. Please contact Marie Vanderwalle (marie.vandewalle [at] ufz.de) if you have any questions.
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/france-peyresq-alter-net-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160902
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20160615T100326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T144017Z
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SUMMARY:France\, Montpellier\, EcoSummit 2016\, Ecological Sustainability: Engineering Change (organized in association with SER)
DESCRIPTION:The 5th International EcoSummit Congress\, EcoSummit 2016 – Ecological Sustainability: Engineering Change\, will take place at The Corum Convention Centre\, Montpellier from 29 August – 1 September 2016. This conference series was founded in 1996 in Copenhagen\, as a forum to meet the demands of scientists working in several new ecological disciplines\, and who required a better understanding of the concepts and methods for a holistic use of ecology in environmental management. Since 1996\, EcoSummit has been taken around the world (Canada and China)\, with EcoSummit 2012 hosting 1600 participants from 75 countries in Columbus\, Ohio\, USA.EcoSummit 2016 will centre on the ecology of terrestrial ecosystems and all habitats that are integrated within those ecosystems\, including river networks\, wetlands and coastlines. Focus will be placed on fragile ecosystems that are more likely to suffer the consequences of climate change and anthropogenic pressure. However\, in the current context of an increasing world population\, changes in social habit (increasing world consumerism) and climate change\, it is evident that agriculture is being intensified but with a growing awareness of the need to preserve and use sustainably world resources. Therefore\, we will also address how terrestrial restoration can be carried out when the massive demand for food results in fragile ecosystems\, forests and marginal lands being turned over to agriculture. The central and fundamental topics of EcoSummit 2016 are as follows:\nTopics \n\nAgro-ecology\nAnthropogenic pressure\nArid lands and desertification\nBiodiversity and biological conservation\nBiological invasions\nClimate change\nDisturbance ecology\nEcohydrology\nEcological complexity\nEcological economics\nEcological engineering\nEcological indicators\nEcological intensification\nEcological modelling\nEcosystem creation and restoration\nEcosystem health\nEcosystem services\nEcotoxicology\nEnvironmental policy\nFragile ecosystems and hotspot management\nIntegrating socio-economics and ecology\nSustainability and resilience\nWatershed/River catchment management
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/france-montpellier-ecosummit-2016-ecological-sustainability-engineering-change/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160710
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20160302T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T090356Z
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SUMMARY:Belgium\, Antwerp\, Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back
DESCRIPTION:more info: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/conferences/estuarine-restoration/ \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to ECSA’s local meeting on ‘Estuarine restoration : from theory to practice and back’ which will be held from 5-9 July 2016 in Antwerp\, Belgium.\nScope \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor centuries\, estuaries have been impacted by habitat reclamation\, pollution\, hydrological alterations and dredging among many other human uses leading to a large loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It is only recently that estuarine restoration became a hot topic and now many restoration projects are implemented worldwide. \nThe Schelde estuary situated in the north of Flanders and the south of the Netherlands is a typical example of this development. More than 150.000 ha of intertidal area was reclaimed over the last 1000 years and in the 20th century a large part of the estuary was anoxic for most of the year. Major waste water treatment and restoration works have taken place resulting in the improvement of the water quality and the recovery of the estuarine food web. Habitat restoration takes place at a large scale and range from vegetation management to managed retreat. In total more than 4000 ha of natural habitat will be restored. New techniques like flood control areas with controlled reduced tide were developed and implemented. The major project\, the Kruibeke Bazel Rupelmonde flood control area\, in total some 700 ha\, becomes operational at the end of 2015 resulting in more than 300 ha of new tidal marshes. \nTo celebrate this event\, the University of Antwerp (together with other local partners\, universities and institutes) is organising an ECSA Local Meeting on estuarine restoration. The aim of the meeting is to bring together scientists and practitioners from all over the world to exchange ideas and discuss the field of estuarine restoration. \nMajor topics dealt with during the conference are: \n\nSetting the objectives of restoration\nWhat measure is fit for which objective?\nEvaluation of restoration measures: are the objectives achieved?\nEcosystem services: a driving force for future restoration?\nPlanning for estuarine restoration\nThe role of environmental legislation as a driver for restoration\n\nThe conference will bring together both scientists and practitioners and result in new insights in the important field of estuarine restoration and lead to guidelines and concepts for further estuarine restoration projects.
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/antwerp-belgium-5-9-july-2016-estuarine-restoration-from-theory-to-practice-and-back/
LOCATION:De Meerminne\, Sint-Jacobstraat 2  2000 Antwerpen\, Antwerp\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Antwerp":MAILTO:patrick.meire@uantwerpen.be
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160521
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20150903T115938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T090458Z
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SUMMARY:Germany\, Potsdam\, Wetland Science and Society: knowledge transfer\, conservation conflicts and restoration management
DESCRIPTION:SWS meeting European Chapter 2016 /Potsdam /Germany /17-20 May \n“Wetland Science and Society: knowledge transfer\, conservation conflicts and restoration management” \n  \nDear Colleagues\, \nWe warmly invite you to the upcoming 11th annual European Chapter meeting of the Society of Wetlands Scientists (SWS) (http://www.sws.org/europe-chapter). \nThe meeting will be held in Potsdam near Berlin\, Germany\, 17-20 May 2016 and is being organized by the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in cooperation with the German peat Society DGMT and the Naturschutzfonds Brandenburg (the meeting website will be available in September 2015). \n  \nThe meeting will be an opportunity to provide new perspectives on: \n1)      Strategies on how wetland science can be effectively implemented in practice (“knowledge transfer”) \n2)      Approaches to harmonizing wetland functions and economic interests (“conservation conflicts”) \n3)      Utilization of wetlands for mitigation of water pollution\, greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity (“restoration management”) \n  \nSWS want to encourage people of all branches of wetland science and practice\, and especially those with a focus on European wetland issues\, to participate\, including: Biologists\, Local Government Officials & Decision-Makers\, Consultants\, Conservationists\, Ecologists\, Educators\, Environmental Consultants\, Scientists\, and Managers\, Foresters\, Graduate Students\, Hydrologists etc. \n  \nThe meeting will include parallel oral sessions\, poster presentations and field excursions in to biosphere reserve SpreeForest and managed wetland sites from EU Life projects. The number of participants is limited to 120 people on a first come-first served basis. \n  \nThe deadline for abstract submission will be February 23\, 2016. \n  \nFeel free to pass this information on to colleagues who might be interested. \n  \nWith kind regards\, \n  \nDominik Zak and Jörg Gelbrecht \n  \non behalf of the president of SWS Europe \nProf. Jos Verhoeven (The Netherlands) \n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/germany-potsdam-wetland-science-and-society-knowledge-transfer-conservation-conflicts-and-restoration-management/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Potsdam\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160504T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20160314T121837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160314T161055Z
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SUMMARY:Belgium\, Brussels\, Workshop 'Dynamic management of biodiversity in active quarries'
DESCRIPTION:LiQ_workshop_Invitation_ENG \nRegistration form Workshop LIFE IN QUARRIES \nAccess plan FEB
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/belgium-brussels-workshop-dynamic-management-of-biodiversity-in-active-quarries/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160121
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20151027T123402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151027T171555Z
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SUMMARY:France\, Bordeaux\, REVER 7 workshops on ecological restoration
DESCRIPTION:More information: http://rever2016.sciencesconf.org/
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/france-bordeaux-rever-7-workshops-on-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:Bordeaux\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150627
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140909T123546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T111633Z
UID:1767-1434931200-1435363199@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:2nd Int. Conference on integrative sciences and sustainable development of RIVERS\, Lyon\, France (in partnership with SER Europe)
DESCRIPTION:Integrative sciences and sustainable development  of RIVERS\n2nd International conference\, in partnership with SER Europe\n  \nThe international conference IS.Rivers focuses on the sustainable management of the world’s rivers\, especially European ones.\nThe IS.Rivers conference concentrates on the state of art management strategies and lessons learned from individual case studies.\nParticular consideration is given to the integration of physical\, ecological and social perspectives of the different stakeholders involved in river management (governance\, economy\, culture)\, which is reflected in the title of the conference (“Integrative Sciences for rivers”). \nMore info: http://www.graie.org/ISRivers/a_index.htm \n  \nRegistrations are now open. Reduced fee for SER Europe members !
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/2nd-int-conference-on-integrative-sciences-and-sustainable-development-of-rivers-lyon-france/
LOCATION:Lyon\, France
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150628
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140825T134721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T123724Z
UID:1752-1434844800-1435449599@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:14th European Heathlands Workshop\, Poland
DESCRIPTION:more info: http://www.heathlands2015.umk.pl/ 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/14th-european-heathlands-workshop-poland/
LOCATION:Toruń\, Poland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150604
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20141217T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150106T212303Z
UID:1804-1433203200-1433375999@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:SER-Europe workshop: Developing and using donor site registers for near-natural re-vegetation\, Bernburg\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:The working group of Prof. Dr. Sabine Tischew organizes a workshop at the Strenzfeld Campus of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Bernburg/Germany. Within these two days\, you have the opportunity to hear about the use of directly harvested seed material in restoration and re-vegetation in different federal states in Germany. During field trips we will show you successfully restored species-rich flower strips\, field margins and grasslands in Saxony-Anhalt. The workshop will be held in German language. The workshop will be held under the auspices of SER Europe. \n  \nThe aim of the workshop is to remove uncertainties regarding the utilization of donor site registers and the use of seed material from autochthonous wild plants in restoration and re-vegetation projects. Based on specific examples\, participants can discuss typical problems and questions and will be presented with possible solutions. We also welcome suggestions to optimize our donor site register and our information system of nature-oriented restoration measures (www. spenderflaechenkataster.de). \n  \nMore info about the workshop here. \nVisit us: \n– if you are involved in planning\, implementation and evaluation of re-vegetation\, restoration and compensation measures;\n– if you are planning to establish perennial flower strips or to improve your field margins;\n– if you want to establish species-rich grassland or improve your species-poor grasslands.\nWe cordially invite you to attend our workshop for exciting discussions and networking: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed harvesting with a combine harvester on a species-rich lowland hay meadow.\nPhoto: Konstanze May\, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences \n\n\nGreen hay variant in the mined site Roßbach (Geiseltal lignite mining district Saxony-Anhalt) in June 2013\, 13 years after implementation. Dry grassland vegetation\, Centaurea scabiosa with Zygaena loti. \nPhoto: Anita Kirmer\, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/ser-europe-workshop-developing-and-using-donor-site-registers-for-near-natural-re-vegetation-bernburg-germany/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150528
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140825T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T123748Z
UID:1715-1432252800-1432771199@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:12th European Dry Grassland Meeting\, Mainz\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:12th European Dry Grassland Meeting\, Mainz\, Germany \nFROM POPULATION BIOLOGY TO COMMUNITY ECOLOGY \nPlace: Mainz\, Germany\nTime: 22-27 May 2015\nPalearctic dry grasslands have a long tradition of community analysis and description\, leading to a detailed picture of these habitats\, especially in Central Europe. In contrast\, research on the biology of species and populations\, such as pollination biology\, dispersal ecology\, demography or population genetics\, is expanding rapidly. The connection between the two scientific disciplines is often weak although\, actually\, populations are part of communities and communities consist out of populations. We will therefore focus on this connection between population biology and community ecology for all dry grassland biota (invertebrates\, vertebrates\, non-vascular plants\, vascular plants\, fungi and lichens) as the overall topic of the next EDGM.\nSpecific topics of the conference:\n– Population biology of dry grassland species\n– Diversity and community ecology of dry grasslands\n– Management and conservation of dry grasslands\n– Socio-cultural aspects of dry grasslands \nThe European Dry Grassland Meetings are organised annually by the European Dry Grassland Group (EDGG\, http://www.edgg.org)\, a network of dry grassland/steppe researchers and conservationists from all disciplines. EDGG is affiliated with the IAVS (International Association for Vegetation Science) as a Working Group as well as with the EFNCP (European Federation for Nature Conservation and Pastoralism)\, and membership is free of charge. \n\nRegistration and deadlines: The conference webpage will open in autumn 2014. Deadline for abstracts is planned for February 2015. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you in Mainz\, Germany! \nMore info: EDGM 2015_1st call-flyer
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/12th-european-dry-grassland-meeting-edgm/
LOCATION:Mainz\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150417
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140502T100557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T151940Z
UID:1615-1428796800-1429228799@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:4th Iberoamerican and Caribbean Congress on Restoration Ecology (in partnership with SER)
DESCRIPTION:Conference website: http://siacre2015.wix.com/congreso\nContact: siacre.2015@maimonides.edu
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/4th-iberoamerican-and-caribbean-congress-on-restoration-ecology/
LOCATION:Buenos Aires\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141109
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140911T170520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140911T171122Z
UID:1776-1415145600-1415491199@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:1th European Land Stewardship Congress\, Barcelona\, Spain (in partnership with SER Europe)
DESCRIPTION:  \nMore info here
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/1th-european-land-stewardship-congress-barcelona-spain/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141030
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140502T103730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140825T122331Z
UID:1619-1414368000-1414627199@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:6th European River Restoration Conference
DESCRIPTION:More info: www.errc2014.eu\n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/6th-european-river-restoration-conference/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141008
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20140825T104025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T124425Z
UID:1719-1412553600-1412726399@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:CEEWEB Academy on Green Infrastructure - Preserving our natural capital: Policy and Practice
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to CEEweb for Biodiversity’s upcoming event ‘CEEWEB ACADEMY ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE – PRESERVING OUR NATURAL CAPITAL: POLICY AND PRACTICE’ on 6-7 October 2014 in Budapest\, Hungary. \n  \nGreen Infrastructure is a holistic tool to tackle habitat loss while\ncontributing to smart and sustainable socio-economic growth. It\nprovides us with solutions for a better quality environment\, a\nhealthier society and a more prosperous economy. \n  \nGreen Infrastructure is especially important to the European Union due\nto its potential to help us preserve and enhance ecosystem services\nand adapt to climate change in a multi-stakeholder setting. \n  \nUnder Target 2 of the 2020 Biodiversity Strategy\, the EU committed\nitself to deploy green infrastructure and restore a minimum of 15% of\nEurope’s degraded ecosystems. With this year’s CEEweb Academy we would\nlike to draw attention to GI policy\, its implementation and the\npossibilities for cross-sectorial cooperation. \n  \nThe Academy aims to bring together public officers\, policy makers\,\nnon-governmental organizations and personalities from the academic\nworld to share and discuss experience and inspire new ways of thinking\nfor a more efficient preservation of our natural capital in Central\nand Eastern Europe in light of the most recent EU initiatives. \n  \nThe conference will consist of three blocks of presentations on key\ntopics (GI spatial integration\, GI at various scales and GI sectorial\nintegration) followed by both group and panel discussion. \nagenda of the event: CEEweb_Academy_Green Infrastructure_Agenda_6-7_Oct_Budapest \nYou can find the registration sheet on the event’s website:\nhttp://www.ceeweb.org/event/ceeweb-academy-on-green-infrastructure/ \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the event!
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/ceeweb-academy-on-green-infrastructure-preserving-our-natural-capital-policy-and-practice/
LOCATION:Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140809
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20121120T160654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131209T134315Z
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SUMMARY:SER2014: 9th European Conference on Ecological Restoration\, Oulu (Finland)
DESCRIPTION:Theme of the SER2014 conference: Restoration of Ecosystem Services.\nThe conference aims at creating a close link between restoration and land use policies. Ecological\, economic and socio-cultural values of restoration will be discussed. \nPre-Conference excursions to Western Lapland (surroundings of Pallas-Yllästunturi national park)\nPost-Conference trip to the Russian border (surroundings of Oulanka national park) \nMore information :\nConference website: http://www.SER2014.org/\nConference secretariat: info@SER2014.org \nContact info: anne.tolvanen@metla.fi\nMain organizer:  Finnish Forest Research Institute.\nCo-organizers: University of Oulu and Metsähallitus.
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/1214/
LOCATION:Oulu\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140731
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20131126T170614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131128T120107Z
UID:1562-1406592000-1406764799@ser-europe.org
SUMMARY:Congress on the Phytoremediation of Polluted Soils\, Vigo\, Spain
DESCRIPTION:More information: http://webs.uvigo.es/phytorem.congress/index.html
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/congress-on-the-phytoremediation-of-polluted-soils/
LOCATION:Vigo\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140616
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20131128T114424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131128T120007Z
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SUMMARY:11th European Dry Grassland Meeting\, Tula\, Russia
DESCRIPTION:11th European Dry Grassland Meeting\nEuropean Steppes and Semi-natural Dry Grasslands: Ecology\, Transformation and Restoration\n5-15th June 2014\nTula\, Russia \nFLYER \nFIRST CALL \nMore information: http://www.edgg.org/edgg_meeting_2014.html \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/11th-european-dry-grassland-meeting/
LOCATION:Tula\, Russian Federation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131006
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SUMMARY:SER 2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION:SER 2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration: Reflections on the Past\, Directions for the Future\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is pleased to announce the SER2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration: Reflections on the Past\, Directions for the Future\, to be held October 6-11\, 2013 in Madison\, Wisconsin\, USA. SER2013 is the Society’s 5th World Conference and marks the 25th Anniversary of SER’s founding here in Madison in 1988. \nSER2013 will bring together an estimated 1\,500 attendees from around the world interested in the science and practice of ecological restoration as it relates to natural resource management\, climate change\, biodiversity conservation\, environmental policy and sustainable livelihoods. The 4-day scientific program will feature numerous symposia covering a wide range of topics\, as well as prominent keynote and plenary speakers\, training courses\, field trips\, and more. \nLocal partners include the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum\, the Aldo Leopold Foundation\, and the International Crane Foundation. \nVisit the conference website to learn more.
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/ser-2013-world-conference-on-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131004
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
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SUMMARY:International conference "Open Landscapes 2013: Ecology\, Management and Nature Conservation"\, Hildesheim (Germany)\, in cooperation with SER Europe
DESCRIPTION:International conference in cooperation with SER Europe and the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) Lower Saxony. \nOpen Landscapes 2013 will bring together researchers from all over the world that have a focus on open landscape habitats. The conference will cover a wide range of topics including ecological pattern and processes in undisturbed and disturbed ecosystems; consequences of global change for biodiversity and/or ecosystem services; plant-animal relationships; tools and targets for ecosystem restoration and innovative strategies for nature conservation. The focus will be given to all kinds of open landscapes including wetlands\, coastal ecosystems\, grasslands\, wood-pastures\, mountain ecosystems\, agricultural landscapes and other open habitats. \nThe opening plenary session will be given by Paul Keddy. Other keynote speakers include Roland Bobbink\, Michael Kleyer\, Jan Lepš\, Iris Möller and Osvalo Sala. \nFor more information\, please visit www.open-landscapes2013.de.  Deadline for early registration and abstract submission is May 19\, 2013. \nSessions cover topics such as: \n\nThe role of expansive native and invasive alien plants in the functioning of intact\, degraded and restored freshwater wetlands\nClimate change and mitigation in coastal ecosystems\nFuture challenges for the conservation and restoration of river landscapes\nConservation and restoration of grassland biodiversity at multiple scales\nFragmentation and management of calcareous grasslands\nGlobal change impacts on European heathland ecosystems\nThe role of megaherbivores for open landscapes in Europe\nRewilding as tool and target in the management of open landscapes\nGlobal change and nature conservation of open landscapes\nNutrient deposition into open landscapes\nEcology and conservation of open landscape habitats in Madagascar\nLong-term sustainability of dynamic open habitats as biodiversity hotspots\nGrazing effects on biodiversity and/or ecosystem services\nEcology and management of high mountain ecosystems\nEuropean wood-pastures in transition\nOpenness in temperate and Mediterranean forests\nImportance of semi-natural habitats for ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes\nBiodiversity\, structure and management of arable fields across Europe\nTarget species introduction for improving the conservation status of Natura 2000 grasslands and evaluation of restoration success\n\n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/international-conference-open-landscapes-2013/
LOCATION:University of Hildesheim\, Hildesheim\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130923
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20130205T082627Z
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SUMMARY:Mine Closure 2013\, Eden project\, Cornwall (UK)
DESCRIPTION:8th International Conference on Mine Closure\nMine Closure 2013 brings together industry experts from around the world to provide opportunities for networking\, presenting research findings\, and sharing best practice around minimising the environmental and social impacts of mine closure. \nThe conference is hosted by the Eden Project\, a visitor attraction\, educational charity and regenerated clay pit situated within the breath-taking landscape of the UK’s Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. \nThe programme – designed for professionals\, from engineers to community engagement practitioners – incorporates three days of conference sessions as well as a weeklong schedule of related workshops and field trips within the county. \nMine Closure 2013 is part of the international series of conferences founded by The Australian Centre for Geomechanics. We are working with Cranfield University as our academic co-host. \nMore information: http://www.mineclosure2013.com/ \n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/mine-closure-2013-httpwww-mineclosure2013-com/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130914
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20130114T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T165142Z
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SUMMARY:5th European River Restoration Conference\, Vienna (Austria)
DESCRIPTION:The 5th European River Restoration Conference (ERRC) will take place 11-13 September 2013 in Vienna\, Austria. \nThis event will focus on how the gathering and transfer of knowledge has benefited the practical work of those involved in river restoration during the course of the project.  In particular we will discuss the ways to communicate river restoration. \nThe event will include a presentation of work\, networking events\, site visit and post conference report. The announcement of the first European river prize will be held inassociation with the conference. \nMore info: 5th European River Restoration Conference\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/5th-european-river-restoration-conference-vienna-austria/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130801
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20130114T163943Z
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SUMMARY:3th Iberoamerican-Caribbean Conference on Ecological Restoration\, Bogota (Columbia)\, supported by SER Europe
DESCRIPTION:International Conference supported by SER-Europe \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIII Congreso Iberoamericano y del Caribe de REstauración Ecológica\nMore info: http://www.congreso2013.redcre.com \n  \n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/3th-iberoamerican-carabean-conference-on-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:Bogota\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Conferences & workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130601
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20130116T103407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T164913Z
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SUMMARY:10th European Dry Grassland Meeting\, Zamosc (Poland)
DESCRIPTION:10th European Dry Grassland Meeting (EDGM)\, 24-31 May 2013\, Zamosc\, Poland \nThe aim of the conference is to link theoretically based approaches with practical restoration in various types of grasslands. The main questions of the conference are: How can we protect grasslands in fragmented landscapes? What do we need to do to ensure the sustainable management and conservation of grasslands? It is a great opportunity to meet colleagues from different parts of Europe and elsewhere. \nSee more: http://www.edgg.org/edgg_meeting_2013.html  \nContact: Katarzyna Barañska or Michael Vrahnakis\nkasia_baranska@interia.pl & mvrahnak@teilar.gr
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/10th-european-dry-grassland-meeting-zamosc-poland/
LOCATION:Zamosc\, Poland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130518
DTSTAMP:20260403T222954
CREATED:20121120T180331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T212334Z
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SUMMARY:SER Europe Summer School "Restoration of Mediterranean Ecosystems"\, Avignon (France).
DESCRIPTION:General information: download pdf here \nSER summer school 2013 is a 5-day program on the restoration of Mediterranean ecosystems held by the University of Avignon and Aix-Marseille University in France under the auspices of the Society of Ecological Restoration Europe (SER Europe). This course is primarily intended for PhD students who work in restoration ecology and related fields. \nThe program includes some lectures of specialists to provide theoretical background\, and many field trips to train practical research skills and learn about restoration projects on-site\, as well as short presentations of research projects by the participants. Thus\, the course will provide students with a general overview on restoration ecology as well as detailed information on projects\, techniques and skills. It will also give a frame for intensive exchange between participants\, researchers and practitioners. We will address topics such as\, restoration definitions and concepts\, the importance of T-zero studies and of restoration experiments\, long-term studies\, plant dynamics\, resilience and near-natural restoration\, the socio-economic and local context issues linked to restoration projects\, post-restoration management and the implementation of an habitat mitigation bank. \nProgram \nMonday\, May 13 \nMorning \n–          Welcome participants at IMBE / Université d’Avignon \n–          Conferences on human-environment interactions in the Mediterranean Basin\, on the characteristics of Mediterranean ecosystems and on the restoration ecology \nAfternoon \n–          Site visit – afforestation on Mont Ventoux\, dating from the end of the 19th century / beginning of the 20th: soil erosion was successfully controlled and forests devastated by overexploitation and overgrazing were successfully restored. This restoration is moving into a second\, dynamic phase as\, for several decades now\, Beech (Fagus silvatica) and Silver fir (Abies alba)\, which had remained within residual stands\, are recolonizing the planted pine (Pinus nigra\, P. sylvestris\, P. uncinata) and other conifer (Picea abies\, Larix decidua) stands. The new\, mostly heterogeneous and mixed stands which result from this “maturation process” form a complex landscape mosaic that opens interesting prospects for the sustainability of forest trees and their associated biodiversity. The excursion will focus on what past forest restoration has achieved and the current challenges faced by forest management (IMBE\, INRA d’Avignon\, ONF). \n–          Conference by IMBE on the restoration – restoration of natural and cultural heritage (open to the general public) \nEvening \n–          Stay in Avignon\, http://www.avignon.fr/en/ \n  \nTuesday\, May 14 \nMorning \n–          Welcome participants at Tour du Valat \n–          Conferences on the characteristics of Mediterranean wetlands\, conservation and restoration \nAfternoon \n–          Site visit – Salt ponds of Camargue (Salin-de-Giraud)\, future restoration project. Socio-economical issues and local context will be discussed (Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue Tour du Valat\, IMBE) \nEvening \n–          Stay in Arles\, http://www.arlestourisme.com/home.html \n  \nWednesday\, May 15 \nMorning \n–          Welcome participants at Marais du Viguerat \n–          Site visit – experimental restoration on abandoned ricefields followed by various types of management. The importance of post-restoration adaptative management will be addressed (Marais du Vigueirat\, Tour du Valat) \n–          Site visit – Visit of a vernal pool in Marais du Viguerat. Concepts of reference ecosystem will be discussed (IMBE\, Marais du Vigueirat\, Tour du Valat) \nAfternoon \n–          Site visit – Visit of the Cassaire: on-going wetland restoration project. The importance of pre-project measurements (fauna\, flora\, seed banks\, historical ecology\, landscape\, etc.) and various experiments will be presented and addressed (tests of different techniques and methods) (Marais du Vigueirat\, Tour du Valat\, IMBE) \nEvening \n–          Stay in Arles\, http://www.arlestourisme.com/home.html \n  \nThursday\, May 16 \nMorning \n–          Welcome participants at Réserve Nationale des Coussouls de Crau / CEN PACA \n–          Site visit – Reference ecosystem: steppe of La Crau in Peau de Meau. The concepts of resilience\, resistance and disturbance will be approached (Réserve Nationale des Coussouls de Crau\, CEN PACA\, IMBE) \nAfternoon \n–          Site visit – 1) Cossure which is the French government first experiment with habitat banking; 2) SPSE oil spill site; 3) Ménudelle quarry. Methods for the restoration of Mediterranean grassland ecosystems and the development of compensation through habitat banking in France will be discussed (Réserve Nationale des Coussouls de Crau\, CEN PACA\, IMBE\, CDC-Biodiversité\, Société des Carrières de la Ménudelle\, Société du Pipeline Sud-Européen). \nEvening \n–          Stay in Arles or Marseille (to be decided) \n  \nFriday\, May 17 \n–          Welcome participants at SIBOJAI (SIBOJAI) \n–          Site visit – SIBOJAI. Passive restoration (stop of reduce disturbation) will be discussed: cases of the Berre Lagoon and of dune ecosystems (SIBOJAI\, IMBE) \n–          Site visit – Bausset stream flowing into the protected wetlands of Marais des Paluns taking away diffuse pollution of an anthropized catchment. Environmental and sociological impacts of industrialization on the wetlands will be discussed (SIBOJAI\, IMBE\, ECO-MED) and a pilot project of an integrated constructed wetland with local helophytes will be presented. \n–          Closing conference. \n  \nSaturday\, May 18 morning (optional) \n–          Welcome participants at Frioul Island (CEN PACA) \n–          Site visit – Frioul Island. Ecosystems influenced by sea spray\, attempts to restore the island and the effects of overabundant species\, such as the yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) will be addressed (CEN PACA\, IMBE). \nThe visit will be organized and free. You will just have to stay an extra night in Marseille and pay for your boat ticket (10 euro)  \nCost \nThe Summer School fee includes overnight stay with breakfasts (youth hostels) and lunches. The organizers also carry all further costs for lecture rooms\, working facilities\, travelling during the course and general course organization. \nThe Summer School fee will be \n200€ for Ph.D. students\, members of SER-Europe \n250€ for Ph.D. students\, if not members of SER-Europe \n250€ for others\, members of SER-Europe \nand 300€ for other participants\, not members of SER-Europe \nIt has to be paid after confirmation of participation (early April). Participants have to pay their own travel costs to the South of France (closest big airport is Marseille) and back home as well as costs for dinners.  \n  \nApplication \nInterested people should apply as soon as possible. Please send your application by e-mail to ser.summer.school@gmail.com. Priority will be given to PhD students. \nThe application should include \n1)      a motivation letter (1 page maximum) with complete postal address and e-mail address + presentation of current research and motivation for attending this summer school. \n2)      A resume. \nConfirmation of participation will be an on-going process until all positions are filled\, and more detailed information will be send to the participants shortly afterwards. The number of participants will be around 20. \n  \nFor further questions please contact Elise Buisson. \nDr. Elise Buisson\nIUT Avignon\, Agroparc\, BP 61207\n84 911 Avignon Cedex 09\nTél.+334 90 84 38 58\nFax. +334 90 84 03 77\nelise.buisson@univ-avignon.fr\nhttps://serchapter2018.wpengine.com/europe/upcoming-events/training/ \n 
URL:https://ser-europe.org/event/may-2013-spring-school-restoration-of-mediterranean-ecosystems-avignon-france/
LOCATION:Avignon\, France
CATEGORIES:Training
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