LAWI100272 Nature and landscape conservation

Type
course with non-continuous assessment
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Aschauer, Moritz , Schinegger, Rafaela , Zoderer, Brenda Maria
Organisation
Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning
Offered in
Wintersemester 2025/26
Languages of instruction
Deutsch
Content

This course provides a fundamental introduction to the objectives, concepts and instruments of nature conservation. It is designed for first-semester Bachelor students and establishes a common knowledge base for understanding species, habitat and landscape conservation. The course covers the historical development of nature conservation, key strategies and pillars of conservation, protected area types, species conservation, and current challenges such as ecological connectivity, restoration, urban ecology, and land-use conflicts with agriculture.
The course follows a modular structure, combining theoretical foundations with applied examples. Particular emphasis is placed on ecological principles, legal frameworks (e.g. Natura 2000, EU-Nature Restoration Regulation) and on understanding nature conservation as a societal and planning-related task.
Previous knowledge expected


Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After completing the course, students are able to
- explain basic concepts and objectives of nature conservation,
- distinguish between different conservation approaches,
- understand key legal and strategic instruments,
- describe current conservation challenges such as connectivity and restoration,
- recognise the role of nature conservation within environmental and spatial planning.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.