Semi-natural grasslands in the Palaearctic biogeographical realm are exceptionally species rich; they are a treasure of nature. However, their values are often neglected in man’s thinking, either from the perspective of management of natural resources, policy measures – and even in the economic assessment. The aim of the 16th annual Eurasian Grassland Conference is to show possibilities, how Central European semi-natural grasslands can ensure important ecosystem functions and together still generate income to their owners.
In addition, it aims to promote networking and collaboration between those interested in all aspects of semi-natural and natural grassland research and conservation. The conference is intended to bring together the latest research and link this to practical management and policy, thereby contributing to the sustainability of semi-natural grasslands and their animal and plant resources.
Venue
The conference will be held in the Botanical Garden of the Institute of Biology, Department of Plant Sciences of the Karl-Franzens-University of Graz. Graz, the second largest city of Austria (after Vienna) counts at about 280.000 inhabitants and is the capital of the province Styria. The six universities (the oldest is the Karl-Franzens-University, founded in 1585) have more than 60.000 students. It is a very beautiful town with a well-preserved medieval city centre (https://www.graztourismus.at/en). Please find detailed information in the Venue page.