Actual Problems and Adaptive Forest Measures in Forestry (BIP)

April 27- May 1, 2026 (face-to-face part)

April 21-22, 2026 (online part)

Mendel University in Brno warmly invites you to participate in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Actual Problems and Adaptive Forest Measures in Forestry (BIP), hosted by the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies. This unique programme combines short-term mobility for both online and physical components. The face-to-face session is scheduled from April 27 to May 1, 2026, while the online session will be held on April 21 and April 22, 2026.

Interested participants are encouraged to register by March 15, 2026 – use the link below:

Registration

Would you like to attend our BIP? The deadline for registration is March 15, 2026. Once you register, we will contact you within 2 weeks.

Registration

What can you expect?

This summer school introduces key challenges facing forests under climate change and focuses on adaptive and preventive forestry measures. Participants will gain insight into sustainable forest management, forest regeneration, and resilience-building strategies, combining theory with practical case studies.

The program links current scientific knowledge with real-life examples from the University Forest Enterprise, helping participants understand how resilient forests can be designed and managed in a changing environment.

Information

  • Activities lectures, hand-on workshops, field trips
  • Topics Climate Change, Forest Regeneration, Adaptive Forest Management, Forest Resilience and Stability, Disturbance Risks, Sustainable Silvicultural Practices, Practical Forestry Case Studies & Management Models
  • Registration Deadline: 15.03.2026. Use link above.
  • Costs covered by sending institution (travel costs, accommodation) within the Erasmus+ programme, Other costs (excursions, food etc.) in charge of coordinating institution
  • Credits 3 ECTS
  • Target Group Staff (STT), Students (Bachelor, Master, PhD)

Venue

The BIP will not take place in Brno, but in the village of Křtiny, located approximately 20 km from Brno. Křtiny is home to MENDELU’s University enterprise Masaryk Forest in Křtiny, which provides an ideal setting for practical, field-based learning.

University enterprise Masaryk Forest in Křtiny

Registration

  • Registration is mandatory for the participation at the event.
  • Only registered students/staff will be allowed to participate.
  • The confirmation of the registration will be sent to your email by our coordinator.
  • Even if you are participating as a teacher on an STA (Staff Mobility for Teaching), please register using the registration form
  • Deadline for registration is March 15, 2026.
Registration

Online part

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18:00 – 20:00Introduction into the BIP course (RP)
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18:00 – 20:00
Overview of forestry and problems in the Czech forests (RP)

Programme

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8:30 – 10:00 Introduction into Forest Adaptation Measures (RP) + Climate Smart Forestry (PS)
10:20 – 11:50 Introduction into Forest Adaptation Measures (RP) + Climate Smart Forestry (PS)
11:50 – 13:20 Lunch
13:20 – 14:50Application of Eco-physiology in Forest practice (MČ)
15:00 – 16:30Dendronet (JK)
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08:30 – 10:00Mixed stands as one of the CSF elements and mitigation measures (MP) + Agroforestry (AM)
10:20 – 11:50Mixed stands as one of the CSF elements and mitigation measures (MP) + Agroforestry (AM)
11:50 – 13:20Lunch
13:20 – 14:50Overview of Actual Problems in Central European Forestry (SK) + Water Balance of Forest Landscape (SH)
18:00Social Event – Chateau Křtiny
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08:30 – 10:00Floodplain and lowland forests under GCC (SM) + Upland and mountain forests under GCC (JZ)
10:20 – 11:50Floodplain and lowland forests under GCC (SM) + Upland and mountain forests under GCC (JZ)
11:50 – 13:20Lunch
13:20 – 14:50Adaptation Measures in practice -UFE (TV)
15:00 – 16:30Discussion
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08:30 – 10:004a – Excursion University Forest Enterprise (UFE) – Main Management Models (LD)
10:20 – 11:504a – Excursion University Forest Enterprise (UFE) – Main Management Models (LD)
11:50 – 13:20Lunch
13:20 – 14:504b – Excursion University Forest Enterprise (UFE) – Main Management Models (LD)
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08:30 – 10:00Marteloscope – traning competition (LD+)
10:20 – 11:50Marteloscope – traning competition (LD+)
11:50 – 13:20Lunch
After lunchDeparture

Accommodation

  • Accommodation for the BIP participants is reserved at the Chateau Křtiny
  • For participants, double rooms are available at a price of 2.200 CZK per room
  • For lecturers, single rooms are provided at a rate of 1.600 CZK per room
  • Accommodation costs are to be covered by the participants themselves

Administrative process

  • Participants are required to register using the provided registration form. Upon successful registration, they will receive an Acceptance Letter.
  • It is recommended that participants secure a grant from their home institution to cover travel and accommodation expenses, which are allocated as follows:
    • 1-14 days (79 euros/day)
    • 15-30 days (56 euro/day)
  • Participants must consult their home university to understand the conditions of the mobility and confirm eligibility for a grant.
  • A completed Learning Agreement is mandatory prior to mobility. Detailed information on this will be sent to participants before their departure.
  • At the end of the mobility period, participants will be issued a Confirmation and Transcript of Records. Additionally, students participating in the BIP will be awarded 3 ECTS credits.
  • Staff can participate within the Erasmus+ STT (Staff Mobility for Training) or Erasmus+ STA (Staff Mobility for Teaching):
    • E+ STT – qualifying as eligible BIP participants
    • E+ STA – qualifying as organizers/lectures, not as participants
  • For documentation, you will be contacted by BIP organizers.

Contact

Tereza Smidova
International Relations Officer
building X
+420 545 135 030
Radek Pokorný
Academic Lead of BIP
building B
+420 545 134 122
Mendel University in Brno
Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489