Conservation Across Borders: Case Studies in European Landscape Restoration and Biodiversity Connectivity
Overview
The OER course "Conservation Across Borders: Case Studies in European Landscape Restoration and Biodiversity Connectivity" is an interactive online course designed using the H5P tool. The course aims to raise understanding and awareness of landscape conservation and biodiversity connectivity in Europe.
Course description
The course will present various case studies and initiatives focusing on landscape restoration and biodiversity promotion. Through interactive elements such as quizzes, videos and other H5P modules, participants will be actively involved in the learning process.
Learning objectives
Participants will acquire a sound knowledge of the importance of nature conservation, the challenges and solutions in landscape restoration and the role of transboundary projects in biodiversity conservation.
Methodology
By using H5P, the learning content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way, enabling effective and sustainable learning.
This course provides a comprehensive and interactive learning experience that raises awareness of the importance of landscape conservation and biodiversity in Europe and identifies practical solutions to address current challenges.
Conservation Across Borders: Case Studies in European Landscape Restoration and Biodiversity Connectivity
Literature
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V.: European Green Belt. Available online at https://www.bund.net/fileadmin/user_upload_bund/publikationen/gruenes_band/European_Green_Belt_2020_Gesamt_Eng.pdf, checked on 5/23/2024.
EuroNatur (2024): Green Belt Europe: Europe's largest nature conservation initiative. EuroNatur. Available online at https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/european-green-belt, updated on 5/23/2024, checked on 5/23/2024.
European Beech Forests (2024): Globally unique. Available online at https://www.europeanbeechforests.org/europes-wilderness/globally-unique, updated on 5/23/2024, checked on 5/23/2024.
European Green Belt (2024): Home. EuroNatur. Available online at https://www.europeangreenbelt.org/, updated on 5/23/2024, checked on 5/23/2024.
Interreg Danube (2024): ForestConnect | Homepage. Available online at https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/forestconnect, updated on 5/24/2024, checked on 5/24/2024.
UNESCO World Heritage (2024): Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe. Available online at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1133/, updated on 5/23/2024, checked on 5/23/2024.
World Natural Heritage Beech Forests (2024): UNESCO World Heritage Beech Forests. Available online at https://www.weltnaturerbe-buchenwaelder.at/unesco-world-heritage-beech-forests/, updated on 5/23/2024, checked on 5/23/2024.
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe:
The designation of the ancient beech forests as UNESCO World Heritage Sites not only underscores their outstanding significance as natural heritage but also their unique role as living archives, providing deep insights into the evolution of beech trees. These forests not only serve as outstanding examples of terrestrial ecosystem recolonization since the last Ice Age but also as significant evidence of nature's adaptability and resilience to environmental changes.
Green Belt Initiative:
The European Green Belt, a historic symbol of the Iron Curtain, spans 24 countries and 12,500 kilometers, offering vital biodiversity and serving as a cornerstone of Europe's green infrastructure. The initiative seeks to balance human activities with nature, promoting local development while preserving ecological harmony.
Forest Connect:
ForestConnect, part of the transnational Interreg Danube programme, is dedicated to the protection of ecological corridors for large carnivores in the Carpathians, the Balkans and the Dinarides. The programme operates in key areas and addresses the challenges of sustainability and climate change. The main objective is to create resilient forest corridors for large carnivores by promoting co-operation between stakeholders, developing monitoring tools and improving forest connectivity. Outcomes include shared monitoring resources, conservation guidelines and strategies for climate-resilient forest management. Using a collaborative approach, the project engages different stakeholders to ensure sustainability and knowledge transfer after the project to strengthen biodiversity conservation in the Danube region.