The next AniMove summerschool will be from August 27th to September 9th 2017. This intense 2 weeks course covers how to analyze animal movement data and environmental remote sensing data for ecological applications. We will cover again the remote sensing and spatial data analysis part and how to combine it with movement tracks. Data access and preprocessing will be taught as well as the derivation of ecological relevant remote sensing products. More details can be found on the course page: 2017 AniMove at MPI
New study on the conservation of biodiversity in West Africa
A new study by our team, led by Insa Otte, on the conflict between biodiversity conservation in protected areas and agricultural development in West Africa has been published in the journal Natur und Landschaft. The abstract: According to the Human Development Report...