1 Circular Habitat fragmentation as problem for lynx We suggest to discuss the following topics: populations comes more and more to the fore. 1) Distribution and size of central There are now several lynx populations re- European lynx populations, success of established in central Europe. They live in reintroductions relatively large forested areas which are 2) Reproductive success, dispersal separated by intensively used landscape, by behaviour and habitat selection of dense settlements and traffic infrastructure. lynx There are good arguments which show that 3) Mortality of lynx with special respect there is a need to connect these small to road mortality populations. But the measures necessary to 4) Need of ecological corridors for lynx construct ecological corridors in between Symposium populations these populations are expensive. There are FRAGMENTATION OF HABITATS 5) Examples of transboundary several researchers as well as engineers AND cooperation improving the working on this problem. LYNX POPULATIONS IN EUROPE connectivity of lynx populations th th The aim of this symposium will be to discuss 6) Utilization of passages by lynx and / Jan. 27 -29 , 2006 the needs of de-fragmentation of the habitat other fauna

of lynx populations and the concepts to 7) Examples for measures taken in The transboundary biosphere reserve construct ecological corridors. We will also respect of lynx “ du Nord - Pfälzerwald” will organize work on the concrete technical level. For this 8) Models as a tool for predictions and in cooperation with French and German reason we will start having biologists as well testing NGO´s a scientific symposium on as consultants and engineers invited. fragmentation of habitats and lynx Questions about how much habitat During the conference ideas could be populations in Europe. The meeting will take connectivity is needed will be discussed as exchanged by: place in the central information centre of the well as what kind of measures should be S poster presentations or oral biosphere reserve near Fischbach close to contracted where and how: presentations (20-30 min) of the French/ German border. completed studies. - construction of lynx proof fences alongside - short oral presentations or posters on roads ongoing projects or ideas. - size of overpasses for lynx - discussion forums on topical questions - needs of forested step stones in (with short introduction) agricultural landscape - literature forum for the exchange of

The situation of the lynx population in the publications, theses and not published

biosphere reserve Vosges du Nord – literature Pfaelzerwald and measures to assure its survival will be presented. Venue: (Int. Guests). simultaneous French and German translation will be available. The venue of the symposium will be in the Accommodation: central area of the transboundary biosphere There will be a limited number of beds in the reserve Vosges du Nord / Pfälzerwald close “Wappenschmiede” (4-6 bed rooms). In case Excursion: to the French / German border. “Fischbach you make reservations late, you may have to There will be an excursion to a castle and a bei ” is a middle sized village. look for a accommodation near by protected area nearby. Wissenbourg and are cities close (www.fischbach-im-.de) (www.dahner- by. We will meet in the “Wappenschmiede” felsenland.net) or tourist info Dahn (phone centre for nature experience of the GNOR +49-6393-5811) and in the info centre of the biosphere reserve. Oral presentations: Oral presentations are 20-30 min, short oral By car: presentations are 10-20 min. To give a longer By car you can reach Fischbach from the presentation will be possible, but please highway 10 (B10 Pirmasens to ) in the inform the organizer as soon as possible. north. From the B10 you go south from via Salzwoog to Fischbach. From the southwest you go from Posters: Saarguemines via , The size of posters will not be limited, but and Hirschthal to Fischbach. From southeast avoid to give poster-presentations more than you go from via , 1000 words. All authors are requested to give Woerth, , Hirschthal to Fischbach. a short introduction to their poster during the poster session.

By airplane: Technique: By air plane you may go to Strasbourg (F), Karlsruhe (D), Frankfurt (D), Stuttgart (D). Laptops, beamer, slide and overhead Projectors will be available.

Public transportation/ Bus shuttle: Language: There will be a shuttle from Karlsruhe railway station to Fischbach. All information on public The language of the meeting will be English, transportation is available on www.bahn.de Sunday talks will be more regional. A The participation fee will be € 49,- (students I will participate the meals (lunch and € 29,-). payable at the registration in cash. dinner for € 7,50) Credit cards can not be accepted. I am vegetarian

I will give/organize Title:...... an oral presentation Name:...... a poster presentation Institution:...... phone...... a discussion forum Registration street:...... title...... zip, town:...... e-mail:......

please mail this registration form to: I will organize the accommodation myself

(www.fischbach-im-wasgau.de) (www.dahner- felsenland.net) or tourist info Dahn (phone Dr. Mathias Herrmann Symposium +49-6393-5811) OEKO-LOG field research FRAGMENTATION OF HABITATS I would like to stay in the Hof 30, D-16247 Parlow, Germany AND “Wappenschmiede” (www.wappenschmiede.de, phone: +49-171-9962910 LYNX POPULATIONS IN EUROPE phone +49-6393-993406). If possible, make a reservation for me (limited number of or by FAX: +49-33361-8602 Germany/France Jan. 27th-29th, 2006 beds): or by e-mail: [email protected] four bed dormitory for € 18,-/night incl.

breakfast six bed dormitory for € 15,-/night incl. breakfast I need linen € 4,-