Wildlife biology

The research at Grimsö Wildlife Research Station provides a scientific base for Swedish management of wild animals and birds. This necessitates knowledge about wildlife population dynamics, spatial ecology and predator-prey interactions, as well as how human activity and wildlife species affect each other.

In addition, methods for research and adaptive management as well as mitigation of conflicts are important parts of the course.

Active researchers as teachers

The Wildlife Biology course is largely based on teaching by active researchers at the top of their fields who present the most up to date knowledge about ecology of a wide range of wildlife species and how this knowledge is implemented in management and conservation.

Furthermore, guest lecturers teach wildlife management practice and organization from regional to European level, reindeer herding etc.

Many interesting excersions

Our students appreciate that the course is given at the research station with ample opportunities for excursions at the course, as well as exploring the research area at your time off.

Indeed, excursions and exercises in the field led by experts on the topic is an important part of the course, including a 4-day excursion to a beautiful estate, west of Alingsås, where we learn about their hunting management, monitoring of ungulate populations and watch wildlife!

The quotes comes from students at The Wildlife Biology course.