8th European Conference on Ecological Restoration

Near-natural Restoration

9-14 September 2012, České Budějovice (Budweis), Czech Republic

The SER2012 conference was a big success with 328 participants from more than 40 countries. The following links provide more information on:

  • SER 2012 Conference Declaration
  • SER 2012 Conference Conclusions
  • SER 2012 Press release
  • SER 2012 In the press
  • SER 2012 Keynote presentations
  • SER 2012 Conference program
  • SER 2012 Conference abstracts
  • SER 2012 Conference Excursions
  • SER 2012 Photo report:
    –  Opening Ceremony (6 pictures)
    –  Oral Presentations (15 pictures)
    –  Poster Presentations (4 pictures)
    –  Miscellaneous (15 pictures)
    –  Conference Excursions (6 pictures)
    –  Conference Banquet (14 pictures)

 

Scope of the Conference

The conference took place in Ghent, Belgium from 8-12 September 2008 and dealt with the specific topic of ecological restoration and Natura2000, namely the areas, habitat types and species designated under the Habitat and Bird Directives. The main objectives of the conference were:

–      improving the exchange of knowledge between science and policy makers, practitioners and stakeholders on the subject;

–      learn from approaches and experiences in different EU-countries;

–      stimulate trans-boundary contacts and use of good practices;

–      socio-economic and legal issues of ecological restoration in the Natura2000 context.

The conference was organised by the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (Brussels), in collaboration with different government bodies and international NGOs. For more information, contact kris.decleer@inbo.be.

 

New release: Ecological Restoration in Flanders (Belgium)

Learn more about the successes and failures in Flemish restoration projects (40 projects extensively discussed and illustrated) and about the policy framework for ecological restoration in Flanders.

Reference: Decleer,K. (ed.) (2008). Ecological Restoration in Flanders (Belgium). Mededelingen van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek INBO.M.2008.04, 160 pp. ISBN 978-90-403-0278-7.