UHVM0081 Protection of natural heritage

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
no
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will acquire basic knowledge in the field of nature conservation and landscape in regional and global scale.
Syllabus
  • 1. Interdisciplinary approach to the protection of nature and landscape. Philosophical background of conservation. Ethical principles of conservation. Historical development of nature conservation. Conservation biology, or conservation biology.
    2. Biological Diversity. The value of biodiversity. Instrumental (utility) value. The intrinsic value. Measuring biodiversity. Alfa diversity. Beta diversity. Gamma diversity.
    3. Diversity of species, genetic, communities and ecosystems. A number of species. Diversity of species richness. Factors responsible for the distribution of diversity. Rovnoběžkový gradient of species richness. Geographical distribution of endemic species.
    4. Threats to biological diversity. Speed ??extinction. Causes of extinction. The causes of endangerment of species extinction. Factors important in terms of vulnerability to extinction.
    5. The main risk factors of biodiversity on Earth. Global climate change, decay and destruction of habitats (habitat). The invasion of non-native species. Hunting and trade. Diseases. Secondary causes of extinction.
    6. Protection to the species level and population. Conservation Strategy, ex situ (zoos, botanical gardens and arboreta, aquaria). Legal protection of species and international agreements species protection.
    7. Protection at the level of communities. Protected areas. Corridors. National Ecological Network (territorial systems of ecological stability). Ecological networks in Europe.
    8. History of nature and landscape in the Czech Republic. Nature protection and landscape in the country. Legislative ensure the protection of nature and landscape in the country.
    9. Management of protected areas. Ecosystem management and ecological restoration.
    10. Nature conservation and sustainable development. Sustainable development and international approaches to conservation.
    11. International activities and cooperation agreement in the field of natural heritage. The objectives and tasks of the international nature conservation. The main reasons why we need international protection of nature. The development of an international nature protection. International conventions, programs, initiatives and institutions.
    12. Global priorities for the protection of species richness. Red lists and books.
    Problems setting real priorities on a global scale. Towards financial resources.
Literature
    required literature
  • Primack,R.B., Kindlmann, P., Jersáková, J.:. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha, 2011. info
  • Seják, J., Cudlín, P., Pokorný, J., Zapletal, M. et al.:. Hodnocení funkcí a služeb ekosystémů České republiky. Ústí nad Labem, 2010. info
  • Primack, R.B., Kindlmann, P., Jersáková, J.:. Biologické principy ochrany přírody. Praha, 2001. info
  • Storch, D., Mihulka, S.:. Úvod do současné ekologie. Praha, 2000. info
  • Gobel, P.:. Přírodní parky pod záštitou UNESCO. Praha, 1999. info
  • Begon, M., Harper, J.L., Towsend, C.R.:. Ekologie - jedinci, populace a společenstva. Olomouc, 1997. info
  • Mnohostranné mezinárodní úmluvy. Díl IV. Přírda a krajina. Praha, 1997. info
  • Moldan, B.:. Příroda a civilizace - životní prostředí a rozvoj lidské civilizace. Praha, 1997. info
  • Burton, R.:. Poslední bašty přírody. Praha, 1995. info
  • Wilson, E.O.:. Rozmanitost života. Praha, 1995. info
  • Grazzini, G.:. Národní parky světa. Praha, 1994. info
  • Forman, T.T.R, Godron, M.:. Krajinná ekologie. Praha, 1993. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
* The successful completion of Protection of natural heritage I should get the credit
* Lecturer evaluates the level of final thesis.
ActivityDifficulty [h]
Přednáška2
Summary2
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022.
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