Intriguing Art and Botany “Two-For-One” at The Botanical Garden
There is an intriguing double attraction at the Botanical Garden of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science. Modern sculptures are engaged in a witty and profound dialogue with a centennial collection…
Automation Helps To Increase Animal Welfare On Czech Farms
In order to help save time and increase animal welfare, scientists from the Faculty of Agronomy at Mendel University have designed a system to control the movement of dairy cows.…
What Does The Wolf Eat? Mendel University Researchers Study The Diet of Wolves
As an alternative narrative to the story of Little Red Riding Hood, Mendel University researchers are studying the diet of wolves. In the latest part of our series about research…
Scientists Seek New Sustainable Management Approaches For South Bohemian Ponds
In an era characterised by climate change, it is becoming ever more important to enhance the environment and preserve biodiversity, and for sectors using natural resources to operate ethically. It…
Ministry of Agriculture Allocates CZK 15 Million To Prevent Drought In Czech Forests
In response to climate change and rising temperatures, the Czech Ministry of Agriculture has allocated CZK 15 million to measures to address drought in the country’s forests, by altering forest…
Design Chosen For New Park In Černovická Sands, Combining Nature, Leisure, and Places to Relax
In the next few years, the first steps to creating a new park in the Černovická sands area will be taken, based on a design by the team of landscape…
Report: Degraded Czech Forests Releasing Soil Carbon Into The Atmosphere
Like every member state, the Czech Republic is obliged to provide the European Union with detailed information on its carbon footprint. With this in mind, but also in an attempt…
LandArt Returns To Mendel University Botanical Gardens On 2 June
After three years, the Mendel University Botanical Garden and Arboretum will be beautified by student land art objects. The main theme and idea of this year's installations is interactivity, the…
Soutok Game Reserve: Opportunities For The Development Of A Unique Zone In Central Europe
The Soutok Game Reserve in South Moravia is an area with great potential that is not being utilised. Local protection of floodplain forests still lacks a focused plan for use…
Mendel University’s Botanical Gardens Present Orchids In Bloom To The Public
The Botanical Garden and Arboretum of Mendel University in Brno is preparing four special exhibitions this year. The first of these will cover irises and will begin on 20 May.…