Between the 15 and 22 June 2024, the International Wildlife Research Week (IWRW) was held in the Val Müstair. 24 teenagers from 8 different European countries were working for one week on ecological, behavioural & systematic questions of the local fauna and flora.
A lot of different projects could be conducted during the week. The students showed great motivation while collecting & evaluating data, writing their project reports and presenting the results on Friday to the other groups. Please read the results in the final reports at the end of the page.
“I really enjoyed this week. I feel like I have learned plenty different things and even improved my English thanks to the international students. Thank you very much for this week.” Gwennan Albrecht, Switzerland
“Great meeting with like minded people. Great research projects that broadened my understanding of the methodology used in conservational biology and studying wildlife. Deepened my interest in bats.” Joosep Ailiste, Estonia
“This was fantastic, a whole week full immersion in the green: in the fields and mountains. The guides were fantastic, very kind and available.” Matilde Tonello, Italy
“Very interesting to be introduced into scientific field work. A big shoutout to the cooks-the food was amazing!” Sophie Bilo, Switzerland
Final Reports from IWRW 2024 (Download Link):
- Has fertilizer input an effect on plant diversity?
- What effects do different land use types have on butterfly diversity?
- Do the carnivorous plants of the Val Müstair differ in their niche?
- Chasing the Adders & Vipers of the Val Müstair
- Are Amphibians impacted by the altitude of their habitat? A study of the development of alpine newts (Ichthyosaura alpestris)
- Which flyway(s) does a roost of northern bat (Eptesicus nilssonii) prefer, and why?
- Does staying on trails make a difference? The effect of human activities on marmot behaviour
- How do large herbivores use the alpine habitat? Spatial and temporal patterns in the habitat use of ibex, chamois and red deer
