Conservation value of human-shaped ecosystems

25 Setembro 2025, 09:00 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

Wildlife conservation and conservation value of human-shaped ecosystems. Conservation in "cool-spots". Biodiversity and wildlife conservation in socio-cultural ecosystems. Effects of non-management on the biodiversity value of socio-cultural systems. Examples.

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Protected areas: design and implementation

24 Setembro 2025, 10:15 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

The theory of Island Biogeography and Protected Area design. The single large or Several Small (SLOSS) protected area debate. The IUCN protected area management categories: from nature reserves to sustainably managed parks. How to approach wildlife and biodiversity conservation outside protected areas?

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The global biodiversity crisis: which conservation tools?

18 Setembro 2025, 09:00 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

Addressing the global biodiversity conservation challenge. One Living Planet Report. Living Planet Index. Ecological Footprint. Ecosystem services. Biodiversity conservation tools: Protected Areas.

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The role of species in ecosystems

17 Setembro 2025, 10:15 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

The role of species in ecosystems: keystone, engineer and umbrella species. Examples. The Robert Paine starfish experiment. Flagship species: their importance to attract conservation funding. Are some species more important than others? Discussion

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Biodiversity and ecosystem services

11 Setembro 2025, 09:00 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

Biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity: from genes to ecosystems. Species richness and species diversity. Why biodiversity is important? Biodiversity and ecosystem properties.

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