Research Infrastructure (RI) Name: Terrestrial Ecosystems Management Lab – TemLab (Open University Cyprus)
Website: https://temlabcy2014.wixsite.com/temlabouc
Mission: Traditional approaches to ecosystem management coupled with landscape ecology principles, namely the importance of spatial configuration of ecological processes and the emphasis on larger spatial extents. Research revolves around three pillars that intertwine:
- Mediterranean Ecosystems with emphasis on islands and mountains
- a Landscape based approach to conservation and
- Spatial Analysis for species and habitats modelling and ecosystem services.
Objectives: Focus on research around the following three pillars that intertwine:
- Mediterranean Ecosystems with emphasis on islands and mountains: keen
interest on environmental change on mountains and islands of the Mediterranean
region. Work in a systematic manner with ecological monitoring of European
priority habitats (Mediterranean temporary ponds, Juniperus forests and sand
dunes) as well as protected areas in Mediterranean islands (Crete, Sardinia,
Cyprus).
- Landscape based approach to conservation: Research under this pillar focuses
on the effect of landscape structure on biodiversity, landscape character
assessment and applications in ecological research including habitat restoration
and re-creation and the designation of protected areas and the integration of nature
and culture through the landscape framework for effective conservation delivery.
- Spatial Analysis for species and habitats modelling and ecosystem services:
The main topics of research under this pillar include GIS and remote sensing
applications for species and vegetation mapping and modelling as well as
systematic conservation planning under climate change. In addition, emphasis is
placed on the assessment of the spatial relationships between ecosystem services
and the two main drivers of environmental change i.e. land use change and climate
change.
- Services provided: Ecosystem and Landscape Monitoring, Mapping
- Main Equipment used: GPS, Field Tablet, Equipment for Humidity and Temperature Measurement, GIS Services
| Research Category: | Biological and Medical Sciences
- Agronomy, Forestry, Plant Breeding Centres
- Collections of Biological Resources (e.g.
Microorganisms, Biobanks and Seed Banks)
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management Infrastructures |
| RI Main Priorities: |
- Mediterranean Ecosystems with emphasis on islands and mountains
-a Landscape based approach to conservation
-Spatial Analysis for species and habitats modelling and ecosystem services
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| Hosting Legal Entity: | Name: Sokratis Katsikas
Title: Rector
Address: Open University of Cyprus
PO Box 12794,
2252, Latsia, Cyprus
Tel.: +35722411600
Fax: +35722411601
Email Address: sokratis.katsikas@ouc.ac.cy |
Equipment of RI
(and its Labs if applicable) | GPS, Field Tablet, Equipment for Humidity and Temperature Measurement, GIS Services |
| RI Contact Person: | Name: Ioannis Vogiatzakis
Title: Lab Coordinator & Professor of Environmental Conservation & Management Programme
Address: School of Pure and Applied Sciences
Open University of Cyprus
P.O. Box 12794,
2252 Latsia, Nicosia
Tel: +35722411933
Fax: +35722411671
Email address: ioannis.vogiatzakis@ouc.ac.cy |
| For more information regarding the RI please click the attachment below. |
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