International Association of Landscape Ecology

Landscape Ecology ... Where Pattern Matters

IALE News

NEW: PhD Course Evora Portugal June 2012, see details

New IALE Bulletin OUT! Lots of News
- Deadline for funding proposals 2012/13 is March 15
- IALE world congress 2015 in Portland

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For more information about IALE please contact:
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IALE President Felix Kienast
IALE secretary-general Thomas Edwards
IALE treasurer Ralf-Uwe Syrbe
IALE bulletin editor Benjamin Burkhard
IALE Chair of the Council Xiuzhen Li

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What is landscape ecology?

Landscape ecology is the study of spatial variation in landscapes at a variety of scales. It includes the biophysical and societal causes and consequences of landscape heterogeneity. Above all, it is broadly interdisciplinary.

Making a difference

The International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE) aims to develop landscape ecology as a scientific basis for analysis, planning and management of the landscapes of the world. Here we show successful cases.

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Why become a IALE member?

As IALE member you...

become part of the growing community of landscape ecologists and can obtain student travel grants
benefit from lower registration fees at IALE conferences
can obtain the ISI Journal Landscape Ecology, and other journals such as Solutions at a reduced subscription rate
profit from the professional network in your regional IALE chapter
benefit from reduced fee for
IALE + ESP membership