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ÉCOLE D’ÉTÉ. CEF Summer School. Species traits : a functional approach to biodiversity, from organisms to ecosystems . GRADUATE COURSE IN FOREST SCIENCE FOR-7017: Special topics in ecology and ecophysiology (2 credits, summer session) Université Laval
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ÉCOLE D’ÉTÉ CEF Summer School Species traits : a functional approach to biodiversity, from organisms to ecosystems GRADUATE COURSE IN FOREST SCIENCE FOR-7017: Special topics in ecology and ecophysiology (2 credits, summer session) Université Laval Dates: April 24-28th, 2011 Gault Nature Reserve, Mont St-Hilaire Professors: Bill Shipley, Martin LechowiczAlison Munson, Isabelle Aubin, Christian Messier Invited Professors:Eric Garnier, CEFE, Montpellier Peter Reich, University of Minnesota For information: Alison Munson , CEF alison.munson@sbf.ulaval.ca • Presentation of concepts and theory related to functional plant traits • Analysis of traits at organismal, community and ecosystem levels (including relationship to ecosystem function and ecological services) • Examples of use for study of global change and land use change • Presentation of available data banks and their correct use