Karl Reiter

Karl Reiter is an Associate Professor at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, Faculty of Life Sciences. His work focuses on plant biodiversity, island ecosystems, and vegetation dynamics, with a particular emphasis on conservation challenges in remote archipelagos.

Research interests include

• Island biogeography
• Plant conservation and invasive species
• Vegetation monitoring
• Ecotone analysis
• Climate change impacts on flora
• Monitoring frameworks like GLORIA

Scientific activities span studies on Pacific islands, Arctic vegetation, and biosphere park zoning. Key collaborations include work with researchers like J. Greimler and T. Stuessy.

Publications (2017–2018) highlight research on island flora saturation, invasive species threats, and bird habitat preferences in floodplain forests. Trends indicate a focus on conservation strategies and ecological monitoring.