You use mainly eyes to experience the world around you, just like other people. This atlas of plants in Poland was created with you in mind. Every species is accompanied by a good number of photographs to make it easy for you to recognise it. Over the years, the author of the atlas and its contributing associates have taken many thousand of photos. I have carefully selected from that number those few thousand that will prove to be the biggest help in your floristic professional work or hobby. You can purchase a Professional Version of the atlas, which is the most up-to-date edition on DVD - containing the same or even more recent material than the WWW site. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Janek Kucharzyks website on the orchids of Poland provides photographs and descriptions for numerous species belonging to the Orchidaceae. Furthermore, species lists are available for Poland and for parts of the Beskids, as well as lists of references. [Editorial staff vifabio]
The flora of Poland in the 20th century has been listed in full in only three publications. None of these is adequate as a species checklist for the present territory of Poland. The nomenclature used in these works has also lost much of its currency. The present checklist covers the whole of the vascular flora of Poland. It includes all native species and established alien species, as well as ephemerophytes (mainly according to ROSTAŃSKI and SOWA 1986–1987) and species often cultivated in Poland. Not included were sporadic fugitives from cultivated areas. The alphabetical list of taxa includes about 6,000 Latin names and over 4,000 Polish names of all (about 2,750) species of vascular plants occurring in our country. Apart from currently binding Polish and Latin names, the most important synonyms in both languages are also included. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
In 1999, the database on species introduced into Poland was developed at the Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow for the Ministry of the Environment. In 2003, thanks to a grant from the US State Department, part of the data was translated and made accessible on the Internet. In 2003-2009, as a result of cooperation between a group of experts, new species were included. Currently there are 1066 alien species of plants, animals and fungi in the database. Part of the detailed data relating to species is available. These include: pathway, place and time of introduction into Poland, current distribution, population trends and impact on native species, habitats and ecosystems. Necessity and methods of species control management are also assessed. The Polish database became a part of NOBANIS which is an important gateway to data on invasive alien species in Northern and Central Europe. The database was also the main source of data from Poland provided for the DAISIE project, whose aim was to develop a database of on all alien species in Europe. In 2009, the database structure was significantly changed, according to guidelines developed by GISIN. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Polish Entomological Union (PEU; Polish: Polski Związek Entomologiczny) was founded in Lwów in 1923. From the very beginning of its existence the aim of the PEU was: a thorough research work, i.e. taxonomy, biology, applied entomology, etc., on insects, especially those living in Poland, and publishing own publications. In September 1965 the hitherto existing name (PEU) was changed to that of the Polish Entomological Society (PES; Polish: Polskie Towarzystwo Entomologiczne). The English version of the website provides a short summary about the history of the PES, the Governing Board and publications, published by PES. Table of contents of the Polish Journal of Entomology (Polish: Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne) from 1993 till 2010 are available. All papers from 2006 till 2010 and some keys for Identification (in Polish) are downloadable as PDF-files (September 2010). ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The data base provides by this web page, serves to present the recent Polish beetle fauna. The statement bases on the catalogue fauny Polski part 23 from 1971-2000. [Editorial staff vifabio]
It is the aim of the project to put improved principles and methods on the use of semi-natural grassland as a source of biodiversity improvement into practise to guarantee ecological and sustainable restoration. To reach this goal, big efforts are laid into a widespread dissemination of know how, which is the most important part regarding the topic of the project SALVERE, not investments or patents. The conferences will be aimed mainly at policymakers, local authorities, technicians and public. After project completion, the dissemination of the results will be mainly happen through the publication of the Guidelines, which will be available in printed and in electronic versions and which will be delivered to all participants to the field visits, workshops and conferences. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The Polskie Towarzystwo Dendrologiczne (PTD) was formed in Lwów in 1924. The aim of the Polish Dendrology Society is to bring together people interested in dendrology, and to deepen their knowledge of the biology, ecology and the cultivation of woody plants. The society also plans to initiate and lead scientific research on the subject. We welcome all those interested in trees not only professionals but also enthusiastic amateurs, and those who are in some way involved in trees and shrubs including their conservation, commercial and cultural uses. The Yearbook is a publication of original, unpublished and externally reviewed articles on dendrological matters in the widest sense of the word, as well as monographic work in either Polish or English. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The goal of this conference is to bring together wildlife scientists and veterinarians from all over the world interested in diseases of free-ranging and captive animals, and to present the latest advances and stimulate future research in this topic. To this aim, the selected plenary talks and workshops will cover a diverse range of fascinating topics such as infectious diseases, surgery, handling and treatment methods and conservation, among many others. We are expecting a stimulating programme with many interesting scientific presentations supplemented by an entertaining, yet informative, evening programme. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the conference. ... [Information of the supplier]
European Dry Grassland Meetings (EDGM) constitute the cycle of the European Dry Grassland Group conferences devoted to dry grassland of Europe. They have been organized since 2004. The 10th EDGM in 2013 will be held in Poland – the country laying in the area where two different types of climate meet – the mild oceanic with the severe continental one. This has substantial influence on the grasslands in Poland, and shapes their vegetation, flora and fauna. That is why the grasslands in the region have the unique character. Unfortunately, they all share the same problems. Both in Poland as well as in the rest of Europe, have come in the past few decades under threat from intensified agriculture and the consequent changes in land usage, the loss of extensive grazing, which brought about natural succession, afforestation, ploughing and turning into arable land. Other detrimental processes include the eutrophization of the grasslands and interference from alien species linked to negative changes in abiotic conditions. In the light of the serious threats several important question arise: How to protect them? What we need to secure for a long lasting persistence of the habitat? How should we cooperate? These are the questions which we want to ask in Zamość in May 2013. If you want to participate at the meeting please register via the online form. ... [Information of the supplier]