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Biebrza Wetlands (East Poland)
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Detailed information you can find on
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31 July - 5 August 2004
| Departure: |
Schiphol Airport Amsterdam: Saturday morning 31 July 2004 |
| Return: |
Thursday evening 5 August 2004 (return flight to Amsterdam)
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| Organisers: |
Dr. Martin J. Wassen and dr. Tomasz Okruszko |
Estimated costs: € 1200,-
Aims: to see hydrological and ecological processes operate in a near-natural
European lowland river valley; to experience the beauty of landscape and
nature.
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The Biebrza is one of the last undisturbed lowland
rivers in Europe. The wetlands of the Biebrza valley contain
floodplains, fens and forests, which do not suffer from drainage,
nutrient enrichment and pollution. Biodiversity is high and contains
many species which are endangered elsewhere in Europe. Longitudinal and
transversal hydrological and ecological gradients are well developed and
can be observed in the field. For these reasons, the Biebrza Wetlands
are used as a reference for restoration of deteriorated wetlands
elsewhere in Europe. |
| The Biebrza floodplain in May |
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Wassen and Okruszko are leading scientists in the
ecology and hydrology of this area. They have good contacts with other
scientists, nature managers and the local population. Their broad field
experience guarantees that you will visit the best places and will be
professionally introduced in eco-hydrological relations and all issues
related to nature conservation and water management. |
Lunch on a river dune bordering an oxbow lake |

Your hotel: luxury and in style
You will be hosted in a first class countryside hotel
overviewing the valley; you will visit the wetlands by foot and by kayak and
there is plenty opportunity for socializing and fun at campfire and BBQ.
Don't forget to bring your rubber boots and binoculars.
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