Fire was present in temperate landscapes for millennia, but over the last centuries, wildfires have almost disappeared. With the increasing climate change, fires are returning, along with a debate about their largely underestimated role in ecosystems.
We are happy to announce a conference Fire in Central European Ecosystems, which will be held near Bohemian Switzerland National Park, three years after an extensive fire in the area. The conference will bring together scientists/researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of fire on biodiversity across different habitats, its consequences for protected areas and the general landscape, the management of affected areas, and potential use for conservation or protection against severe fire events.
The conference will be held in both English and Czech languages, with translation (simultaneous interpretation) provided.
We welcome a wide range of contributions, both oral presentations and posters, in Czech and English languages focusing on the topic of fire in ecology, management, policy, and social areas.
Programme
6th October 2025 - Fire in management and practice. Focus on practical consequences, management, outreach.
7th October 2025 - Fire ecology. Wider focus, scientific contributions.
8th October 2025 - Field trip to burn area, Bohemian Switzerland NP
Registration for individual days is possible.
Registration
Registration opens: March 2025
Early registration deadline: 8th July 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 8th July 2025
Late registration deadline: 8th September 2025
Registration fees (register until 8th July, pay until 15th July)
Monday 6th October - FEE full (40€)/ reduced* (20€)
Tuesday 7th October - FEE full (40€)/ reduced* (20€)
Excursion 8th October - FEE full (40€)/ reduced* (20€)
Late Registration fee (register & pay until 8th September)
60€ per day FEE full/ 30€ per day reduced
*reduced fee: student
Registration includes the scientific programme, interpretation (headset receiver station), coffee breaks, and lunch.
The excursion includes transportation, a guided tour, and lunch.
Accommodation is not included, and participants will book their hotels based on their preferences.
Dinners will be held at pre-agreed local restaurants, and participants will pay directly at the venue.
Payment instructions
You will receive information about total payment via e-mail after registration.
Deadline: 15th July 2025 early registration, 8th September 2025 late registration.
IBAN: CZ39 0300 0000 0006 0077 3445
SWIFT: CEKOCZPP
Reference symbol: 7660
(if you do not pay by SEPA, set the fee to OUR)
An invoice will be emailed to you after payment within a few days.
Registration form: HERE
Abstracts (max 300 words): HERE
Contact
Michaela Helclová [darkafi4@gmail.com] (payment, organization)
Alena Sucháčková [al.bartonova@gmail.com] (organization, scientific programme)
Organization committee
Miloslav Devetter
Alena Sucháčková
Dana Vébrová
Jan Pergl
Jana Müllerová
Michaela Helclová
Martin Adámek
Scientific committee
Miloslav Devetter (Biology Centre CAS, Czech Republic)
Alena Sucháčková (Biology Centre CAS, Czech Republic)
Veronika Jílková (Biology Centre CAS, Czech Republic)
Dana Vébrová (Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic)
Jan Pergl (Institute of Botany CAS, Czech Republic)
Jana Müllerová (Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic)
Martin Adámek (Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences & Charles University Prague, Czech Republic)
Ondřej Sedláček (Charles University Prague, Czech Republic)
Matthias Forkel (Dresden University of Technology, Germany)
Mats Niklasson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden)
Organizers
Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Institute of Botany CAS
Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Partners
Ministry of the Environment
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
Děčín Castle
The city of Děčín
Ústí nad Labem Region
