PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Preparation project in 2015

• Evaluation of current monitoring activities at both sides (compare “Map Metadata”)
• Implementation of different pilot studies (see “Pilot Studies”)
• Optimizing and standardizing of monitoring methodology
• Creation of an common, transboundary monitoring design

Implementation in 2016

• Implementation of the common monitoring design with consistent methodology
• Installation of measuring stations and study sites
• Recording of biodiversity of forests, mires and waters
• Recommendations for a common management
• Definition of common research priorities

Pilot studies during preparation in 2015

Bavaria

• Survey of aquatic insects of lakes and brooks
• Hydrochemical survey of headwaters
• Bathymetrical measuring of Rachelsee, Kleiner und Großer Arbersee
• Studies on effects of deicing salts on soil and vegetation

Czech

• Survey of insect fauna in mountain forests
• Survey of aquatic insects of lakes
• Hydrochemical survey of headwaters
• Survey of restored mires
• Studies on effects of deicing salts on soil and vegetation

Monitoring Activities during 2016-2019

Bavaria and Czech

• Monitoring of mountain forests - Biodiversity across elevation and structural gradients
• Monitoring of mires - Development of water balance and biodiversity
  Monitoring of mountain streams - Biodiversity across elevation and structural gradients; Colonization and development of restored streams
• Monitoring of deicing salt effects