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Veranstaltungen von Swantje Grabener

Lehrveranstaltungen

Field Exercise 1 - Introduction to Ecology (Freilandübung)

Termin:
Einzeltermin | Di, 21.04.2026, 16:00 - Di, 21.04.2026, 17:00 | C 11.307 Seminarraum | Preliminary meeting with assignment of topics for the presentations
Einzeltermin | Do, 14.05.2026, 09:00 - Sa, 16.05.2026, 20:00 | extern | Travel to the excursion destination by train and bike (approx. 25 km from the nearest train station) only possible on 13 May until 6 p.m., departure only possible on 17 May after 9 a.m.

Inhalt: Please note that the field exercises do not only differ in dates, but also in their topics and the study locations. For some exercises you will have to stay overnight, and for some exercises you need a bicycle. Field exercise in the Gartow Elbe marshlands Overnight accommodation is necessary for this exercise and will be provided at the University of Hamburg's Elbe station in Pevestorf (Kitchen, 2-/4-/6-bed rooms with private bathroom). Participants must travel to the location by bicycle. The Wendland region to can be reached by Metronom train (station "Dannenberg" or "Hitzacker"). Anyone interested can meet at 10 a.m. on May 13 for a preliminary excursion in Govelin, where we will visit extensively and intensively farmed land and hold a discussion with farmers who use extensive farming methods. In the afternoon, we will cycle to Pevestorf (25 km away). Meals are self-catering (kitchen and dishes are available, luggage and food will be transported in advance from Lüneburg using the institute's car). The official field exercise will start on May 14 at 9 a.m. in Pevestord by bicycle. We will visit important habitats in the biosphere reserve: ripicolous pioneer habitats on the Elbe, softwood floodplain forests, hardwood floodplain forests, meadows, pastures. In the field, we will discuss important plant and animal species as well as specific aspects of ecosystem functions and anthropogenic influences. The official exercise will end on May 16 at around 8 p.m. It will be possible to return home then, but it is recommended to stay in Pevestord until the next day May 17, as trains do not run in the evening. The accomodation is booked until noon on May 17th. Participants should expect to pay €15 per night for accommodation.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Basic Concepts of Ecology

Methods in Community Ecology (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Swantje Grabener

Inhalt: Agriculture plays a pivotal role in shaping terrestrial ecosystems globally. Practices of intensive agriculture are amongst the main causes to the globally observed biodiversity decline. Measuring and characterizing biodiversity is key to understanding the causal mechanisms of the decline and developing effective agri-environmental schemes to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in agricultural landscapes. In order to make this possible, the following questions will be addressed in the course: - What exactly is biodiversity? - How can biodiversity be measured? - How can complex communities / assemblages of living beings be characterized and compared? In addition to these theoretical ecological aspects, the topic will also be examined from a sociopolitical and ethical perspective. - What are the socio-political consequences of biodiversity loss? - Why do we need biodiversity? This course offers an exploration of the intricate relationship between biodiversity and agriculture, engaging students across diverse fields to critically examine the ecological but also socioecological, political and ethical implications of ecological research. Fieldwork will be a cornerstone of this learning experience, where students will engage in hands-on data collection on selected insect groups within agricultural settings. In the course the importance of data quality and integrity that is needed to inform scientific and political discussions will be emphasized. In this context, students will be introduced to essential statistical methods using 'R', including power analyses and multivariate statistics. This will enable participants to gain evidence-based findings as basis for discussions about the ecological impact of agricultural practices.

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