Evolutionary ecology & conservation biology
Research within this area include on the one hand questions regarding selection and evolution, and on the other more applied questions within conservation biology.
Within Evolutionary ecology & conservation biology, there are two main paths, one focusing on questions relating to selection and evolution, one comprising more applied questions in conservation biology. At the same time, they have a lot in common, and many of our researchers are active within both fields.
Evolutionary ecology
Evolutionary ecology is the interplay between evolution and ecology, exploring historical and current ecological causes of selection and evolution, and their consequences for populations, species and ecosystems. We have strong roots and traditions in curiosity-driven basic research in evolutionary behavioural ecology, with ongoing studies of sexual selection, life-history biology, parental care, colour communication, ecological speciation, and personality traits. A wide range of study organisms are represented, from both terrestrial and aquatic (marine as well as freshwater) habitats.
Under each heading, we have listed the researchers involved, with links to contact information and possible additional group or project pages.
Staffan Andersson (professor)
Read more about the research at the ECCO page
Donald Blomqvist (researcher)
Read more about Donald's research
Mats Olsson (professor)
Read more at the external page for REBEL
Lotta Kvarnemo (professor)
Read more about the research at the external page Kvarnemo lab
Johan Höjesjö (professor)
Read more about the research at the SEG (Salmonid ecology group) page
Conservation biology
Within the field of conservation biology, we study land ecosystems like forests and more open habitats as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems of many kinds. studies are conducted on threatened and vulnerable populations of fish, reptiles, birds, seals, invertebrates and various plants.
To understand how small populations function and are threatened, individuals are followed over time. Other projects focus on how species and habitats respond to management. We also study long term effects of climate change, human activities and exploitation of ecosystems.
Under each heading, we have listed the researchers involved, with links to contact information and possible additional group or project pages.
Donald Blomqvist (researcher)
Read more about Donald's research
Frank Götmark (professor)
Read more about the Oak project (in Swedish)
Read more about the Overpopulation project
Karin Hårding (lecturer)
Read more about Karin's research
Lotta Kvarnemo (professor)
Read more about the research at the external page Kvarnemo lab
Johan Höjesjö (professor)
Read more about the research at the SEG (Salmonid ecology group) page
Johan Höjesjö (professor)
Read more about the research at the SEG (Salmonid ecology group) page
Peter Tiselius (professor)
Read more about Peter's research
What is conservation biology?
Conservation biology can be defined as protection and management of habitat types and species with the overall goal to secure a rich biodiversity for the future. In Sweden, recreation in nature is also included.
To meet these goals, society requires knowledge about the habitats, their functions and the many species living. But also how these habitats and species change over time, which species are threatened and why as well as how the threats can be eliminated.
Do you want to learn more about evolutionary ecology & conservation biology? We offer many courses that deal with questions related to this research area.