LAWI100080 Introduction to landscape planning and nature conservation planning

Type
course with continuous assessment
Semester hours
3
Lecturer (assistant)
Brandner, Anjoulie , Schinegger, Rafaela , Uhlhorn, Birthe , Gugerell, Katharina , Karlinger, Aurélie , Scherner, Mark , Damyanovic, Doris , Arnberger, Arne , Friesenecker, Michael , Eder, Renate , Zoderer, Brenda Maria , Brandenburg, Christiane , Gantner, Birgit
Organisation
Landscape, Water and Infrastructure
Offered in
Wintersemester 2025/26
Languages of instruction
Deutsch
Content

Please note: The course-language is German

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The course “Introduction to landscape planning and nature conservation planning” is divided into lecture and seminar units and will be organised by the Institute of Landscape planning and the Institute of Landscape development, recreation and conservation planning.

CONTENT of LANDSCAPE PLANNING part: The landscape planning lecture section covers two blocks: open space planning, in which open space typologies, planning and policy instruments, and cross-cutting topics in open space planning are examined in a more urban context (based on Hersperger et al 2021: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10980-021-01193-y); the second block addresses the topic of landscape and landscape planning from a rural perspective, focusing on landscape approaches and cultural landscape research.

In the SEMINAR on landscape planning, we will deepen our practical insights into selected topics related to the lecture part during a one-day excursion within Vienna. The excursion is structured as a transect walk. This allows us to experience urban landscapes directly. Observations and discussions along a route provide insights into spatial structures, social uses and dynamics, as well as ecological functions. The aim of this excursion is to interpret urban spaces as socio-ecological systems and to understand landscape ecology concepts (according to Hersperger et al. 2021) through real locations.

The excursion is part of the STEOP Landscape Planning seminar. The excursion takes place outdoors and in all weather conditions. Please bring weatherproof clothing, a smartphone or camera, and note-taking materials. You will receive detailed information prior to the excursion after successfully registering for the seminar.



CONTENT of NATURE PLANNING part:
Lecture parts:
- Development and instruments of nature conservation
- Renaturation of ecosystems
- Protected area planning (with focus on national parks and biosphere reserves)
- Effects of recreational use on nature conservation

Seminar part:
We will talk about selected ecologically valuable landscape areas and analyse the demands of different stakeholders (agriculture, forestry, hunting, recreationists) on these habitats. We will discuss the conflicts that can arise for nature conservation and what strategies are available to counter these conflicts.
Based on various maps (e.g. Franziszeischer Kataster, aerial photos), we analyse how and why selected landscape areas in Austria have changed and what these changes mean for the occurrence of certain animal and plant species.

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COURSE SCHEDULE:
To participate in the course, you have to register for one of the seminar groups 1-10.

- The lecture parts will take place on 1.10.2025 (beginning 8:00) and on 20.10.2025 (for more details see "Scheduled Dates - standard group").

- The seminar parts will be held from 2. - 3.10.2025 (for more details see "Scheduled Dates - seminar group").

Students who are in employment can participate in the seminar parts on weekend:4. & 5.10.25 (for more details see "Scheduled Dates - seminar group").


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Previous knowledge expected

none
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After completing the course, students are able to ...

... describe selected working methods and instruments of landscape and open space planning.
... name, compare and evaluate urban and rural open space types.

... name the targets and fields of activity of nature conservation.
... describe selected instruments and working methods of nature conservation planning.
... identify and compare habitats of nature conservation value.
... recognise habitat changes and the resulting problems and derive recommendations for nature conservation measures and planning.

... review and reflect on their choice of study based on the experiences they have gained.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.