Habitat structure and population ecology
Due to mainly anthropogenic changes large natural habitats are modified or replaced by huge monotonous and intensively used landscapes: e.g. cultative fields, roads, and areas of settlement. This reduction of habitats threatens numerous species and demands great conservational efforts to assure the survival of concerned species. Whether a species survives in such a fragmented landscape or not, mainly depends on environmental variability, spatial distribution of remnants in the landscape, and population parameters and individual mobility of concerning species.
Our research group analyses the impact of structural habitat changes on population processes and tries to evaluate the the endangerment of species. We further develop conservation concepts and management guidelines for application in landscape planning.
