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The Peatland Science Centre (PSC) invites you to attend the Peatlands and Ecosystem Functions - international Peatland Science Conference (iPSC): The conference will be held from September 18 to 21, 2024 on the Weihenstephan campus of the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) in Freising, Germany. The conference will commence with an icebreaker event on the evening of September 18. Over the following two days, the program will feature a series of keynote addresses, thematic sessions, and poster presentations focusing on scientific and practical topics related to peatlands. On September 21, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the diverse peatland ecosystems of Bavaria through a selection of excursions. For those arriving early, there will also be the option to participate in various workshops on September 18. All details regarding the excursions, workshops, and the registration process can be found in the conference registration materials. We encourage you to review this information carefully and register at your earliest convenience. The conference will be conducted in both German and English, allowing for the participation of an international audience.
We look forward to welcoming you to the international Peatland Science Conference and providing a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research and practical knowledge on the vital role of peatlands in ecosystem functions.
Scientific Committee: The Scientific Committee (Sc. C.) for the international Peatland Science Conference (iPSC) comprises a distinguished panel of experts from various institutions. The committee members include: Members from the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), the host institution for the conference. Representatives from the Bavarian state research institutions for environment, forestry, and agriculture. Renowned peatland researchers from both national and international institutions. Also, the Sc. C. plays a crucial role in assisting the conference organization team with scientific matters. This collaboration ensures the contribution of important expertise and the development of a diverse, high-quality conference program.
Members of the Scientific Committee:
- Prof. Dr. Matthias Drösler (Peatland Science Centre, University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf)
- Dr. Tim Eickenscheidt (Peatland Science Centre, University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf)
- Dr. Annette Freibauer (Bavarian State Research Centre for Agriculture, Institute for Agroecology and Organic Farming)
- Dr. Stefan Müller-Kroehling (Bavarian State Institute for Forestry and Forest Economics, Department of Biodiversity, Nature Conservation, Hunting)
- Ines Langensiepen (Bavarian State Office for the Environment, Bavarian Species Conservation Centre)
- Prof. Dr. Christoph Moning (University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf)
- Dr. Franziska Tanneberger (Greifswald Mire Centre)
- Dr. Bärbel Tiemeyer (Thünen institute of climate-smart agriculture)
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Chris Evans (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology), Prof. Dr. Gerald Jurasinski (Greifswald Mire Centre), Prof. Dr. Gennadi G. Sushko (Vitebsk State University), Dr. Bärbel Tiemeyer (Thünen institute of climate-smart agriculture)
Sessions and Session Chairs: Most of the sessions will be held in English, but there will also be a small German-language programme. The session programme can be found here.
Call for Abstracts: More detailed information can be found here.
Registration: Registration for the conference will be open until August 2, 2024
Accommodation: To facilitate your travel planning, we have secured a contingent of hotel rooms in Freising and the surrounding area. We have compiled a list of accommodation options for your convenience.
Contact:
Peatland Science Centre (PSC) - Moorforschungszentrum Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)
E-Mail: psc@hswt.de
The conference is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) – 549142583
