Czech botanists have studied the vegetation of Northern Biljefjorden (Central Spitsbergen) since 2007. Their activities include vegetation mapping of the whole area (repeated also after 70 years), assessment of vegetation development in deglaciated areas and analysis of clonal growth forms. and Jitka Klimešová, Karel Prach.
Botanical knowledge can be directly applied especially in nature conservation and ecological restoration. Extensive field experience, good knowledge of plants and thorough theoretical background are important prerequisites. Some applications are also possible in the agricultural, forestry, pharmacy, food and textile industries. and Karel Prach.