From 2005-07-11 to 2005-07-29

Venue: Delft, The Netherlands

Summary:
This short course aims at promoting functional aspects and the management of wetlands and riverine floodplain ecosystems. The objective is to introduce participants to the structure and functioning of wetland and riverine floodplain ecosystems. Participants are trained in various methods for studying physico-chemical processes and biological components/processes and getting insights into the values of wetlands and riverine floodplain systems, both on the ecosystem level and for the utilization by human beings. Strategies for the conservation and restoration of natural wetland and riverine floodplain ecosystems will be promoted, and case examples of rehabilitation projects will be visited.

Organizers: UNESCO-IHE
Contact Name: Hans van Bruggen
E-mail: h.vanbruggen@unesco-ihe.org
URL: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/vmp/articles/Short-Courses/SHO-ES-LWE-05.html