The Commission for Biodiversity in Austria (Biodiv-A) cordially invites you to attend the symposium and book presentation entitled “Historical Biodiversity in the Alps.”
In the keynote presentation by Ulrike Tappeiner (University of Innsbruck and Eurac Research, Bolzano/Bozen), the profound change in the landscape of the Alps due to the decline of traditional land use and climate change will be discussed, with a focus on historical changes in biodiversity.
The authors Žiga Zwitter and Leonid Rasran of the book, which will be launched at the symposium, will provide insights from their respective areas of expertise, specifically environmental history and botany.