Tagung: Moore, lebendige Archive – Das Gedächtnis der Landschaft

The conference invites you to discover these fascinating habitats as living archives of natural and cultural history.

Specialist contributions from the geosciences, ecology and archaeology convey current findings in an understandable way, show surprising connections and encourage exchange between science, practice and the public. An inspiring opportunity to learn new things, ask questions and deepen awareness of the protection, care and future of these unique landscapes.

Program

Topics include glacial and post-glacial processes, the development of vegetation since the end of the last ice age and the increasing influence of humans, the archaeological value of peatland deposits and the importance of peatlands for biodiversity, climate protection, conservation and future care of these sensitive and rare ecosystems.

Expert

• Cristian Scapozza, Dr., Professor of Applied Geomorphology at the Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI), Vice-President of the Swiss Geomorphological Society (SGmG): glacial and periglacial geomorphology, peatland formation and postglacial climate dynamics
• Conradin Burga, Prof. em., Vegetation Geography, University of Zurich (UZH): Peatlands as Archives of the History of Vegetation, Climate and Cultural Landscapes
• Thomas Reitmaier, Dr., cantonal archaeologist at the Office of Archaeology of the Grisons (ADG GR): Archaeology in the Alpine region and moor deposits as cultural-historical archives
• Regula Ott, biodiversity expert at the Graubünden Biodiversity Foundation: ecological importance of peatlands, current threats and protection, care and management concepts
  
  

Drinks and an aperitif will be offered.

Registration required here