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Benjamin Kostner

Benjamin Kostner

Benjamin Kostner

Junior Researcher
Institute for Regional Development

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About

- human-wildlife coexistence
- ecological connecitvity
- traditional landuse and biodiversity

Benjamin Kostner holds degrees in both Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management and Nature Sciences. At the moment, he works as a junior researcher at the institute for Regional Development of Eurac Research. His work focusses on human-wildlife interactions, especially related to large carnivores return to the Alps and the mitigation of the conflict. Further he is involved in projects regarding ecological connectivity and habitat restoration.