Session

Introduction of the host region by Thomas Wilhalm (Museum of Nature South Tyrol) and Andreas Hilpold (Eurac Research)

The opening talk will be given by Andreas Hilpold and Thomas Wilhalm, and will introduce the geography, vegetation and fauna of the host region, the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen, South Tyrol. Besides showing the typical vegetation of the area, the talk will also discuss the major challenges of nature conservation, especially when it comes to grassland conservation.