Last Friday students on Linköping University's master's programme in Ecology and Sustainable Development visited Nordens Ark as part of the course Conservation biology methods: field techniques and mapping (NBID87). The visit explored how conservation breeding and habitat restoration can work together to protect threatened species.
Karin Amsten welcomed the group before Björn Johansson led a tour of the animal park. In the Turtle Ark, Jimmy Helgesson introduced conservation work with threatened turtles. The day also covered breeding and reintroduction programmes for insects and European bison. In the Ecopark, Mats Niklasson discussed habitat management. Students explored restored wood pastures and learned about grazing, prescribed burning and deadwood as tools for managing habitats. The discussions highlighted why breeding animals for release must be supported by suitable habitats and measures to reduce threats in the wild.
Many thanks to the Nordens Ark team for sharing their knowledge and welcoming us behind the scenes!
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