International Association of Vegetation Science

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The International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) ( German:  Internationale Vereinigung für Vegetationskunde ) is a global organization of scientists and other members who conduct theoretical and practical research on vegetation . IAVS sees itself as a central point of contact so that scientists from all over the world can come into contact here and research is promoted.

history

In 1939 the predecessor organization of the IAVS was founded as the International Phytosociological Society based in Montpellier . After the Second World War , it was re-established in 1954 as the International Association for Vegetation Science at the International Botanical Congress in Paris . This organization was primarily intended for German-speaking Europe and held an annual international conference from 1956 to 1981 in Stolzenau and later in Rinteln . These meetings soon developed into the most important meetings in relation to vegetation, first in Europe and later even worldwide. Between 1981 and 1982 the current form of the organization was created under a new name, with new statutes and annual international meetings and study trips in different countries, for example in Mokpo , Korea in 2012 , in Tartu , Estonia in 2013 and in Perth, Australia in 2014 .

tasks and goals

The stated goals are to promote vegetation research and education about that science, and to continue to publish and disseminate new research results in the field. IAVS also wants to facilitate international contacts between scientists and interest groups through global cooperation. Likewise, the topic of vegetation research is to be brought into the public focus in order to create an awareness of nature and plants among the population, which benefits nature conservation and research.

Publications

The association publishes the Journal of Vegetation Science as the official press organ. Current research is highlighted, methods and theories as well as future developments are presented, which affect and interest a majority of readers. Above all, current research should be taken into account. The current debate on climate change and its consequences are particularly relevant, as extensive developments for global vegetation will also become apparent.

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