| 12. International Scientific Wadden Sea Symposium in Wilhelmshaven |
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From 30. March to 03. April 2009 the 12th Scientific Wadden Sea Symposium takes place in Wilhelmshaven. Dr. Jörg Petersen will hold a lecture about "Applied vegetation mapping of large-scale areas based on high resolution aerial imagery - a combined method of remote sensing, GIS and almost exhaustive field verification".  Introduction to the theme of the symposium The Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation has been supporting the implementation of the EU Directives by providing over 20 years experience of integration, coordination and harmonization of research, monitoring and management for the entire ecosystem Wadden Sea. Examples are the Wadden Sea Plan and the Trilateral Monitoring and Assessment Program (TMAP), both of which are based on an ecosystem approach. The scientific conference will focus on how research and monitoring can provide input to conservation and management, by developing new methods and assessment tools. In addition, limitations or gaps in knowledge will be identified. Recommendation will be given how EU Directives should be applied in future to ensure a harmonized management of the Wadden Sea, based upon an ecosystem approach. Objectives of the symposium
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