Thank you very much for accepting our invitation and registering to participate in
The IVth International Scientific Conference
SPATIAL MANAGEMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
"SHARED SPACES"
10–12 June 2026, Zwierzyniec (Poland)
HONORARY PATRONAGE
His Magnificence the Rector of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Prof. Dr hab. Krzysztof Kowalczyk
Mayor of the Town of Zwierzyniec
Ms Edyta Wolanin
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Department of Grassland and Landscape Planning
Division of Landscape Studies and Spatial Management
Roztocze National Park
Polish Grassland Society
16:00–19:00 “Sharing Space in a Protected Landscape”
19:00–22:00 Pre-conference meeting (Education and Museum Centre, Plażowa 3)
8:00–9:00 Participant registration (Roztocze Monitoring and Science Centre, ul. Biały Słup 16, Zwierzyniec)
9:00–9:30 Conference opening and start of the plenary session Sharing Space
9:30–10:20 Oral Session 1: Nature in Human Space
10:20–11:20 Poster Sessions 1 & 2 with coffee break
11:20–12:10 Oral Session 1: Nature in Human Space
12:10–12:35 Oral Session 2: Urbanism and Spatial Planning
12:35–13:25 Multimedia Oral Sessions 1 & 2
13:25–14:20 Lunch
15:30–18:30 “Florianka – a Story of Shared Natural Heritage”
20:00–24:00 Session dedicated to the scientific achievements of Prof. Dr hab. Ryszard Baryła, followed by a ceremonial dinner celebrating his 90th Birthday
9:00–9:50 Oral Session 3: Social Aspects of Sharing Space
9:50–10:15 Oral Session 4: New Technologies in Spatial Management
10:15–11:00 Poster Sessions 3 & 4 with coffee break
11:00–11:30 Multimedia Oral Sessions 3 & 4
11:30–12:00 Conference summary
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:30–16:00 “The Limits of Sharing: a Place of Extermination”
16:00–19:00 “The Tanew Rapids – a Space We Share with Nature”
The conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining traditional in-person participation in the conference venue with the option to attend online. Participants who have indicated online attendance, as well as co-authors of presentations, will receive a link to the live stream from the organisers on the day preceding the conference.
Various formats for presenting research results are planned, including invited oral presentations, multimedia presentations, and traditional printed posters.
Participants are kindly requested to indicate in the registration form their preferred type of presentation (invited oral presentation, multimedia presentation, or traditional poster), dietary preferences, and any need for mobility assistance or other special organisational requirements by 15 March 2026.
Abstracts must be prepared in both Polish and English (in a single document file in .docx, .doc, or .odt format).
The abstract should include the following elements:
Title of the presentation
Authors (in order of authorship)
Authors’ affiliations, including e-mail address and ORCID number
Research background
Research objective
Methods applied
Main results
Conclusions
Submitted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts.
The recommended length of the abstract is a maximum of 250 words (but not fewer than 200 words).
Abstracts of the presented works should be submitted by 29 April 2025 via the submission form:
Presentations should be recorded in Polish with English subtitles, or entirely in English.
Maximum presentation length: 4 minutes.
Format: MP4 (H.264)
Resolution: Full HD 1920×1080
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Frame rate: 25–30 fps
Maximum file size: 200 MB
Clear audio (preferably using an external microphone); recording in a quiet room
Camera positioned steadily at eye level
Good lighting and neutral background
Concise, scientific presentation
Slides in 16:9 format, clear and readable, with limited text
English subtitles embedded in the video are required (authors are responsible for their accuracy)
File naming format: FirstName_LastName_PresentationTitle.mp4
Submission deadline: 22 May 2026
Please check the recording quality before submission. The organisers reserve the right to request revisions.
Information and registration for field sessions:
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
Please transfer the conference fee to the following bank account:
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Bank Pekao S.A.
Account number: PL 26 1240 5497 1111 0011 3333 1849
Payment reference: Surname and First Name – Zwierzyniec
Detailed information regarding accommodation will be provided in Communication No. 3.
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.
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.
15 March 2026 – Submission of participation form and indication of individual requirements
15 April 2026 – Submission of abstract (oral presentation or poster)
29 April 2026 – Payment of the conference fee
22 May 2026 – Submission of multimedia presentations
Prof. Halina Lipińska, DSc – Chair
Assoc. Prof. Mariusz Kulik, DSc – Vice-Chair
Dr Eng. Malwina Michalik-Śnieżek – Secretary
Assoc. Prof. Teresa Wyłupek, DSc
Dr Eng. Kamila Adamczyk-Mucha
Dr Eng. Alicja Bieske-Matejak
Dr Eng. Szymon Chmielewski
Dr Eng. Helena Ćwintal
Dr Eng. Adam Gawryluk
Dr Eng. Tadeusz Grabowski – Director of Roztocze National Park
Dr Eng. Agnieszka Kępkowicz
Dr Agnieszka Komor
Dr Eng. Arch. Małgorzata Sosnowska
Dr Eng. Przemysław Stachyra – Deputy Director of Roztocze National Park
MSc Eng. Julia Wójcik-Madej – Secretary
MSc Eng. Dariusz Ciesielski
MSc Eng. Beata Kłysiak
MSc Alina Kotyła
MSc Eng. Ewelina Krukow
MSc Eng. Justyna Wielgos
Joanna Biernacka
Kamila Chojnacka
Karolina Chodkowska
Kamila Matysiak
Piotr Karbowniczek
Aneta Kościańczuk
Iwona Wieczorek
Maria Zarzecka
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
