Wildlife biology subprogram introduction

Last modified: 24. November 2025

Wildlife biology subprogram

Wildlife biology is an applied ecological science, a multidisciplinary science that studies vertebrate species and the relationship between vertebrate species and their environment. Its main goal is to preserve, protect, and sustainable use the natural populations of these species. During its development, the field initially focused only on huntable species, then primarily on birds and mammals, but now covers the entire vertebrate community. Its scientific goal can therefore be defined as understanding the interactions between wild vertebrates and their environment. The practical goal of the field is to apply the knowledge gained to the conservation and, where possible, the sustainable use and exploitation of wildlife populations. In line with the scientific and practical objectives of wildlife biology, the wildlife biology subprogram provides a forum for research on vertebrate species. The practical application of the research results is primarily in wildlife management, nature conservation, animal husbandry, and crop production. At the same time, due to the extensive network of relationships between humans and wildlife (sustainable use, protection, wildlife damage, wildlife collisions, the problem of urban wildlife and its management, etc.), there is virtually no area where the impact of certain wildlife species/vertebrate species is not felt. Within the framework of the wildlife biology subprogram, we therefore welcome doctoral proposals that deal with vertebrate species, study the relationship between these species and their environment, and have practical applications possibilities in terms of the conservation, protection, and utilization of renewable natural resources and the management of related conflicts.