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Biodiversity is a key parameter for ecosystem functioning. Conservation efforts need to consider all three levels of biodiversity – habitats, species and genes. There is largely an agreement that species richness directly relates to habitat diversity. Genetic diversity, however, has not been included in empirical studies to date. The project IntraBioDiv elucidates the relationships between the three biodiversity levels, exemplified on plant diversity in the European Alps and the Carpathian Mountains. The results should indicated possible correlations among the three diversity levels and provide a basis for decisions on conservation areas.
The conference Biodiversity Conservation – From Genes to Habitats aims at demonstrating the latest research results in biodiversity conservation and their relevance for the protection of our natural resources. This event will provide a platform for those interested in the conservation of biodiversity such as scientists, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, or politicians. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific achievements and their implementation in practical management and conservation.
Felix Gugerli, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf (CH)
Pierre Taberlet, University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble (F)
Zbigniew Mirek, Polish Academy of Science, Krakow (PL)
Benoît Lequette, Parc National de Mercantour (F)
Felix Gugerli (local organizer)
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Ecological Genetics & Evolution
Zuercherstrasse 111
CH–8903 Birmensdorf (Switzerland)
phone +41-44-739 25 90
fax +41-44-739 22 15
mail felix.gugerli@wsl.ch