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PONDSCAPE

PONDSCAPE. Towards a sustainable management of pond diversity at the landscape level (2006-2010) www.pondscape.be. Network. C: Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences K. Martens, B. Goddeeris, D. Ercken, E. De Roeck P2: Catholic University of Leuven

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PONDSCAPE

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  1. PONDSCAPE Towards a sustainable management of pond diversity at the landscape level (2006-2010)www.pondscape.be

  2. Network C: Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences K. Martens, B. Goddeeris, D. Ercken, E. De Roeck P2: Catholic University of Leuven L. De Meester, S. Declerck, T. De Bie P3: University of Ghent W. Vyverman, K. Van Der Gucht, P. Vanormelingen, M. Villena Alvarez P4: University of Namur P. Kestemont, R. Mandiki, A. Castiaux, K. Morelle P5: University of Luxembourg H-M. Cauchie

  3. Network Associated partners: INBO: L. Denys,D. Bauwens Natuurpunt: M. Herremans Botanical Garden: L. Vanhecke University of Liége: B. Losson, Y. Caron

  4. Strategic objectives Recommendations for scientifically underpinned management of ponds  Conserve and enhance biodiversity at various scales (local, regional, landscape)  Sustain economic activities and ensure economic growth

  5. Operational objectives Study the organization of pond biodiversity • including ecosystem functioning • at multiple spatial scales • relate it with important driving variables (pond age) Quantify effects of management strategies on local and regional pond biota biodiversity

  6. Operational objectives Broaden knowledge on pollutants and their effect on pond biota Obtain insights into the way stakeholders value risks and benefits of ponds Investigate how the creation and maintenance of ponds can be promoted in a sustainable way

  7. Work packages WP1: Biodiversity at multiple spatial scales: patterns and driving variables WP2: Biodiversity and pond age WP3: Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning WP4: Assessment of management techniques WP5: Pollutants and biodiversity WP6: Social and economic relevance to stakeholders WP7: Valuation of results, policy, recommendations

  8. Study area, materials & methods Ponds in Belgium and Luxembourg (sampling in 2007, 2008, 2009) - Water quality and pollution - Different organism groups * Bacteria * Diatomea * Phytoplankton * Zooplankton * Macro-invertebrates * Amphibians * Vegetation

  9. Study area, materials & methods Case study: Tommelen bomb crater complex WWII -1944 Same age Management: dredging

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