Rosemarie Parz-Gollner

Rosemarie Parz-Gollner is a distinguished Professor at the Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a career spanning over four decades since earning her PhD in 1984, she has established herself as a leading expert in wildlife management and conservation biology in Austria. Her work focuses on the ecology and management of key species including beavers, cormorants, and otters, with particular emphasis on human-wildlife conflict resolution and population monitoring.

Her research interests encompass wildlife management, beaver ecology and conservation, cormorant population dynamics, otter research, bird population monitoring (particularly grey herons), conservation genetics, and ecosystem management. Dr. Parz-Gollner has led numerous research projects funded by Austrian federal states, the European Commission, and other institutions, addressing critical wildlife management challenges across Austria.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on genetic studies of beaver populations, continued monitoring of waterbird populations (particularly cormorants and grey herons), and innovative approaches to studying otter ecology through non-invasive genetic sampling and stable isotope analysis. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to applied conservation science with direct relevance to wildlife management policy.

Among her notable scientific achievements is the Österreichischer Staatspreis für Angewandte Ökosystemforschung MAB-Projekt Altenwörth, BMWF, awarded in 1990, recognizing her early contributions to applied ecosystem research.

Dr. Parz-Gollner has actively supervised numerous graduate students, guiding doctoral and master's theses on diverse wildlife topics. Her research has been supported through various grants focused on wildlife management and conservation. She maintains strong connections with conservation organizations including BirdLife Austria and the Cormorant Specialist Group, and has served on scientific committees such as the advisory board of the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park.

Her laboratory and field work primarily focuses on non-invasive monitoring techniques for wildlife populations, particularly genetic methods for population assessment and conflict resolution strategies for species like beavers that interact with human infrastructure and activities.