The LEC – Lab for Ecology & Conservation carries out research on the ecological processes shaping the distribution, abundance and functioning of animal communities, with a strong focus on amphibians and reptiles, threatened species and invasive species.
Our goal is to integrate basic and applied research to support effective biodiversity conservation strategies.
Research topics
- Population and community ecology
- Functional and behavioural ecology
- Ecotoxicology
- Conservation biology
- Native–invasive species interactions
Methods and approaches
- Long-term field monitoring
- Laboratory and field experiments
- Tracking and biologging technologies
- Population genetic analyses
- Molecular methods (eDNA) for biodiversity monitoring
Collaborations
The lab collaborates with universities, research institutes, protected areas and local authorities, contributing to national and international research and conservation projects.