Keyspeaches:
- Benefits of reeds
Prof. Dr. Hans Joosten, University of Greifswald, Germany - Growth and ecosystem services of Phragmites australis: a cosmopolitan invasive species
Dr. Hans Brix, University of Aarhus, Denmark - History of peatland use in Cenral Europe - from degradation to sustainable use
Prof. Dr. em. Michael Succow, Laureate of the Right Livelihood Award
Topics:
- Productivity, site characteristics and genetic variability
- Biomass processing (energetic & material use)
- Harvesting techniques, logistics and economic feasibility
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Legal and economic framework
- Ecosystem services (greenhouse gases, nutrient removal and biodiversity)
- Case studies and country reports
Hosts:
RRR
University of Greifswald
Alfred Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald
Michael Succow Foundation
DUENE
Partner
Kässbohrer (pistenbully, Greentech)
Sparkasse
Stadtwerke