University of Bayreuth, Press Release No 019/ 14 February 2022
Research project on gypsum mining and biodiversity
A research project of the Disturbance Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics research group at the University of Bayreuth is investigating the importance of gypsum mining sites for biodiversity. The researchers led by Prof. Dr. Anke Jentsch are investigating which mechanisms and disturbance initiatives make these areas more valuable from a nature conservation perspective.
Former gypsum mining areas can become valuable areas for nature conservation. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth are investigating the conditions under which this happens.
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