Rangeland Landscape Ecology and Protection

Course Information
TitleΟικολογία και Προστασία Λιβαδικού Τοπίου / Rangeland Landscape Ecology and Protection
Code922Ε
FacultyAgriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
SchoolForestry and Natural Environment
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600019492

Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)

Registered students: 10
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesCompulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600273797
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the following skills and knowledge 1) Uderstanding the structure, ecology, function, and evolution of the grassland landscape. 2) Understanding the temporal relationship of society to the cultural characteristics of the rangeland landscape 3) To be familiar with the methodology of restoration of disturbance landscapes 4) Developing critical thinking for the protection of rangeland landscapes 5) Understanding the role of rangeland landscapes in maintaining multiple ecosystem services
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Design and manage projects
  • Respect natural environment
  • Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Rangelands and Rangelands landscape, Definitions and Rangeland landscape analysis, Classification of landscapes, Landscape structure, Directive 92/43/EEC and Evolution of landscapes, Land use and land cover, Identification of land use/cover, Analysis and function of rangeland landscape, Concept of ecotypes and technotypes, Diachronic evolution of landscape, Fractional analysis of landscape, Types of fractional dimension, Landscape indicators, Landscape health, Multifunctionality of grassland landscapes, Relationships between heterogeneity and ecological instability, Effect of farming and grazing system on the structure and configuration of the grassland landscape, Development of mountainous areas, Economic development of mountainous areas through sports and recreation, Livestock farming and quality of life, Cultural traditional landscapes their importance and role, Cultural characteristics and their relationship with natural and biological characteristics, Dynamic management of rangeland landscapes, Assessment or Land Use Compatibility Matrix, Biodiversity and livestock farming in rangelands, Agrotourism, Rangelands Ecosystem services, Structure of the cultural landscape, Effect of land use on the landscape, Alpine landscapes (Pseudoalpine grasslands), Agrosilvopastoral landscapes, Cultural and aesthetic value of agrosilvopastoral systems, Diversification of rangeland landscape using livestock and game animals, Modern developments in the protection and formation of rangelands landscape, Natural resources and natural ecosystems, NATURA 2000 network, Rangeland landscape restoration planning, Rangeland landscape protection regulations, Methods of vegetation establishment, Plant species suitable for landscaping, Production or import of seeds for landscape restoration, Mixtures and specifications of storage and sowing, Seed supply and storage, Seed production in Greece, Seed quantity, sowing season, Methods and technical specifications of sowing and planting.
Keywords
Range landscape definition, Landscape diversification, landscape regulation, land use, Agrosilvopastoral landscapes, cultural landscape, ecosystem services
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Using lectures and laboratory exercises slideshow software. E-mail communication with students.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures260.9✓✓
Laboratory Work60.2✓✓
Reading Assigment160.5✓✓
Written assigments100.3✓
Exams20.1✓
Total602
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the course is based on the written examination of the course at the end of the semester . The exams of the course include multiple-choice questions and short/extended answers from the taught course material. In addition, there is the possibility of an optional review of an article related to the subject of the course to improve the final passing grade of the exams up to 20%.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις σε CD Ιωάννης Ισπικούδης 2012.
Last Update
07-07-2025