Institute of Botany together with Vilnius University and Lithuanian Mycological Society organised workshop "Conservation of lichen rich biotopes and endangered species" in Biržai on May 11–16, 2006. The event was organised as a part of Nordplus Neighbour project "Monitoring lichens - monitoring with lichens. North European network for training to monitor environmental diversity and conditions using lichens". Network co-ordinator Dr. Vagn Alstrup (Botanical Museum, University of Copenhagen), Co-ordinating organisation – Nordic Lichenological Society. Local organiser – Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė (Institute of Botany). The workshop was aimed at evaluation of the current state and trends in lichen rich biotope conservation and discussion of the common method for monitoring lichen communities (Programme). 29 persons from 8 countries took part: Lithuania (4), Denmark (3), Russia (10), Estonia (5), Finland (2), Sweden (3), Norway (1), Iceland (1). 26 presentations were made, 3 thematic discussions took place. Lichen-rich biotopes on northern Lithuania were studied during four field trips. Materials of the workshop presentations and discussions are planned to be published in a separate edition. Field trip results will be published in the journal “Botanica Lithuanica”. The workshop was financed by Nordplus Neighbour programme, Lithuanian Science and Study foundation and Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, International exchange programme.
Photoalbum of the Workshop
 

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