University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Department of Grassland Science and Landscape Architecture

Division of Landscape Studies and Spatial Management

Roztocze National Park 

Polish Grassland Society

Nature in human space: urban and rural ecosystems, green infrastructure, coexistence between humans and wildlife, rewilding, ecological corridors and spatial planning.

Urbanism and spatial planning: participatory planning, spatial conflicts (developers, residents, nature), shared public spaces (squares, parks, relaxation areas), sustainable planning and spatial resilience.

Social aspects of shared space: the right to space by class, gender, age, and social status; the role of local communities; gentrification and spatial exclusion; spatial and environmental education; accessibility of space for people with disabilities.

New technologies in spatial management: GIS and spatial data in nature conservation and planning, smart cities and the environment, land-use scenario modelling, technologies supporting public participation.

I Field Session
“Sharing Space in a Protected Landscape”
(Bukowa Góra, Echo Ponds)

II Field Session
“Florianka — A Story of Shared Natural Heritage”

III Field Session
“The Bełżec Extermination Camp — A Space That Cannot Be Shared”
A memorial site as a challenge for spatial planning and the ethics of space

On-site participation:
950 PLN (includes 1 night of accommodation; the second night is paid individually by participants; conference materials; meals; and participation in all 3 field sessions)
590 PLN for students and PhD candidates

Online participation:
200 PLN for participants giving a conference presentation

100 PLN for students and PhD candidates

For participants without a presentation — free access to the live broadcast

Polish

English

Zwierzyniec, located in the heart of the Roztocze region, is a unique town known for its picturesque landscapes, rich natural heritage, and harmonious blend of cultural tradition and nature. Surrounded by the forests of Roztocze National Park, it provides an ideal setting for reflecting on the relationships between humans and the environment—key themes of our conference.

The town is famous for attractions such as the “church on the water,” the Echo Ponds, the historic forest settlement of Florianka, and its unique complexes of ponds and fir forests. Zwierzyniec offers a peaceful atmosphere conducive both to scientific work and to direct contact with nature, making it a perfect backdrop for discussions on shared spaces and sustainable development.

30 January 2026 – registration deadline

15 April 2026 – submission of the abstract for a paper or presentation

29 April 2026 – payment of the conference fee

10–12 June 2026 – conference meeting 

Associate Professor, Dr habil. Mariusz Kulik (Chair)

Professor, Dr habil. Halina Lipińska (Vice-Chair)

Associate Professor, Dr habil. Mariusz Kulik (Chair)

Associate Professor, Dr habil. Teresa Wyłupek 

PhD, Eng. Kamila Adamczyk-Mucha

PhD, Eng. Alicja Bieske-Matejak

PhD, Eng. Szymon Chmielewski

PhD, Eng. Helena Ćwintal

PhD, Eng. Adam Gawryluk

PhD, Eng. Agnieszka Kępkowicz

PhD, Agnieszka Komor

PhD, Eng. Malwina Michalik-Śnieżek (Secretary)

PhD, Eng. Architect Małgorzata Sosnowska

MSc, Eng. Julia Wójcik-Madej

MSc, Eng. Dariusz Ciesielski

MSc, Eng. Beata Kłysiak

MSc, Eng. Justyna Wielgos

MSc, Eng. Ewelina Krukow 

Roztocze National Park

Spatial Management Student Research Club 

Conference Secretariat

PhD, Malwina Michalik-Śnieżek

University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Department of Grassland and Landscape Planning

Akademicka 15 (room 213), 20-950 Lublin, Poland

Tel.: +48 81 461 60 30

Email: conference.zwierzyniec2026@gmail.com