Projects

National

Rozvoj a posilnenie dlhodobého ekologického výskumu vybraných typov ekosystémov
Development and strengthening of long-term ecological research of selected types of ecosystems.
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	RNDr. Gajdoš Peter, CSc.
Annotation:	The project is aimed at the development of long-term ecological research of selected ecosystems in Slovakia as a contribution to building the national part of the distributed European research infrastructure eLTER (eLTER RI). eLTER RI formulated the principles of a holistic, systemic approach to the study of ecosystems through a set of so-called standard observations. The main goal of the project is to achieve a comprehensive study of selected ecosystems by supplementing standard observations, improving instrumentation and introducing new research methods. These improvements will enable us to better, more comprehensively address the eLTER challenges of biodiversity, climate change, eutrophication and chemical pollution. We will pay increased attention to the data management compatible with eLTER standards and data accessibility for use. Part of the project is the continuation of the long-term study of air pollution in Slovakia using bryophytes with a focus on forest and selected non-forest ecosystems.
Duration:	1.1.2025 - 31.12.2028

Výskum špecifických prvkov biokultúrnej krajiny na Slovensku
Research of specific landscape elements of bio-cultural landscape in Slovakia
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	RNDr. Dobrovodská Marta, PhD.
Annotation:	In a broader sense, it is possible to perceive landscape as mainly bio-cultural and multi-functional, as it constantlyadapts to the economic, social, cultural and environmental processes in time and space. The result is formation ofbio-cultural systems providing a crucial and effective space for the integration of biological and cultural elements that significantly affect individual bio-cultural systems. The project will focus on development ofmethodology for detailed interdisciplinary and integrated research of biotic and social-cultural elements and theirinterrelationships in valuable bio-cultural systems in Slovakia using indicators of biotic and cultural diversity aswell as research of extent and structure changes of forms of traditional agrarian relief. Special attention will bepaid to identification of change factors (driving forces, global megatrends) of the most valuable bio-culturalsystems and determination of selected benefits, which provide for society.
Duration:	1.1.2022 - 31.12.2025