The ENHANCE project tests and evaluates ecosystem connectivity with state-of-the art molecular genetic experiments and population-dynamic analysis in terrestrial and riparian habitats, prior and after connectivity is enhanced.

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The dispersal of several insect species occurring in fragmented habitats in the agricultural Swiss plateau will be investigated by using genetic methods and mark-recapture studies.

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Dispersal of individuals (and gene flow) among remnant populations within fragmented landscapes is essential for the long-term survival of endangered species. The goal of this project is to test the effect of habitat connectivity projects for the European Treefrog.

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he regression of the distribution area in combination with a population decline is a common phenomenon of threatened wild animal species. Habitat deterioration and fragmentation of the natural or semi-natural landscape by human activities are often mentioned causes.

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ETHZ / R. Holderegger, J. Bolliger, F. Gugerli: This winter school aims at teaching graduate students (Master, PhD) and postdocs on landscape genetics. It provides both a theoretical background as well as hands-on exercises on major topics of contemporary landscape genetics (i.e. landscape effects on gene flow and adpative genetic variation in a landscape context).

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