[ sulge aken ]

Elulookirjeldus (CV)
1.Eesnimi Aivar
2.Perekonnanimi Leito
3.Töökoht EPMÜ Põllumajandus- ja Keskkonnainstituut
4.Ametikoht vanemteadur
5.Sünniaeg 24.08.1954 (päev.kuu.aasta)
6.Haridus Tartu Riiklik Ülikool, bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, bioloogia (1981); Haapsalu I Keskkool (1972).
7.Teenistuskäik 2005– : EPMÜ PKI vanemteadur; 1996-2005: EPMÜ Keskkonnakaitse Instituudi vanemteadur; 1990-1996: Eesti Metsainstituudi vanemteadur; 1984-1990: Eesti Metsainstituudi teadur; 1981-1984: Eesti Metsainstituudi vaneminsener; 1975-1981: Tartu Riikliku Ülikooli üliõpilane (nullkursus ja põhikursus); 1972-1975: TA ZBI laborant; 1972-1972: Läänemaa Metsamajandi Kullamaa Metskonna Silgi metsavaht.
8.Teaduskraad bioloogiakandidaat ökoloogias
9.Teaduskraadi välja
andnud asutus, aasta		 NSV Liidu Loooduskaitse ja Kaitsealade Teadusliku Uurimise Instituut (1989)
10.Tunnustused Nomination as an International Man of the Year for 1998/99 by the Editorial and Advisory Boards of the International Biographical Centre; Eesti Metsainstituudi parim noorteadlane aastail 1984-1987; Pälvinud EV keskkonnaministri tänukirja.
11.Teadusorganisatsiooniline
ja –administratiivne
tegevus		 Eesti Looduseuurijate Seltsi (www.loodus.ee/lus/) juhatuse liige (asepresident 1994–2004);
Eesti Ornitoloogiaühingu (www.eoy.ee) juhatuse liige (1987-2003), juhatuse esimees (2000.a.);
Wetlands International Goose Specialist Group rahvuslik koordinaator ja kontaktisik Eestis (1990−);
European Crane Working Group rahvuslik koordinaator ja kontaktisik Eestis (1996−);
Ramsari konventsiooni Eesti riikliku komisjoni liige (1994−);
Bonni konventsiooni AEWA leppega ühinemiseks moodustatud riikliku komisjoni liige (1999−);
Eesti Ornitoloogiaühingu ajakirja Hirundo toimetuskolleegiumi liige;
6th Annual Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International (GOOSE 2001), Roosta, Estonia, 27 April – 2 May 2001, orgkomitee esimees;
International Conference and 13th Meeting of the European Bird Census Council (Bird Numbers 1995), Pärnu, Estonia, orgkomitee liige;
Retsenseerinud kahe rahvusvahelise teadusajakirja käsikirju;
Osalenud Eesti punase raamatu, Kaitstavate loodusobjektide seaduse, Jahiseaduse, Säästva arengu seaduse ning mitmete rakendusmääruste koostamisel, samuti mitmete riiklike programmdokumentide koostamisel (nt. Keskkonnaseire Programm) ning arutelus (nt. Eesti Keskkonnategevuskava ja Keskkonnastrateegia).
12.Juhendamisel kaitstud
väitekirjad
13.Teadustöö põhisuunad Veelindude pesitsus- ja rändeökoloogia;
Linnukoosluste struktuur ja dünaamika;
Hane- ja sookurekahjustuste levik ning kahjude hindamine.
14.Jooksvad grandid ETF-G6005 (grandihoidja);
ETF-6007 (põhitäitja);
SF-0411767s01 (vastutav täitja)
15.Teaduspublikatsioonid

Leito, A., Keskpaik, J., Ojaste, I. & Truu, J. (2005). Sookurg. - Eesti Loodusfoto, EMÜ PKI, Tartu.192 lk.

Leito, A., Ojaste, I., Truu, J. & Palo, A. (2005). Nest site selection of the Eurasian Crane Grus grus in Estonia: an analyse of nest record cards. - Ornis Fennica, 82(2), 44-54.

Leito, A., Kuresoo, A. (2004). Preliminary results of a national bird monitoring programme in Estonia. – In: Anselin, A. (ed.), Bird Numbers 1995, Proceedings of the International Conference and 13th meeting of the EBCC, Pärnu, Estonia. Bird Census News 13 (2000), 81-86.

Leito, A., Möls, T., Mägi, E. and Kastepõld, T. (2003). Autumn numbers and distribution of the staging Greylag Goose Anser anser in Estonia in 1990-98. – Proc. Estonian Acad. Sci. Biol. Ecol., 52(1), 26-39.

Leito, A., Nowald, G., Alonso, J.A., Alonso, J.C. & Fintha, I. (2003). Colour-marking and radio-tracking of Common Cranes breeding in Estonia: first results of a running project. –In: 4th European Crane Workshop, 11 – 13 November 2000: 215–220. Fénétrange, France. 292 pp.

Leito; A., Truu, J., Leivits, A. & Ojaste, I. (2003). Changes in distribution and numbers of the breeding population of the Common Crane Grus grus in Estonia. - Ornis Fennica, 80(4), 159-171.

Leito, A. (2001). Migration strategy of Arctic breeding Barnacle Geese with special reference to passing and staging in Estonia. – In: Patterson, J.(ed.): Programme & Abstracts of 6th Annual Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International, Roosta, Estonia, April – 2 May 2001: 27. WI GSG Bulletin No 9, Suppl.: 27. Tartu.64 pp.

Dick, G., Baccetti, N., Boukhalfa, D. Darolova, A., Faragó, S., Hudec, K., Leito, A., Markkola, J. & Witkowski, J. (1999). Greylag Goose Anse anser: Central Europe/North Africa. – In: Madsen, J., Cracknell G., & Fox D. (eds.), Goose populations of the Western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution: 202-213. Wetlands International Publ. No 48, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands. National Environmental Research Institute, Rönde, Denmark. 344 pp.

Ganter, B., Larsson, K., Syroechkovsky, E.V., Litvin, K.E., Leito, A., Madsen, J. (1999). Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis : Russia/Baltic. – In: Madsen J., Cracknell G., & Fox D. (eds.), Goose populations of Western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution: 270-283. Wetlands International Publ. No 48, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands. National Environmental Research Institute, Rönde, Denmark. 344 pp.

Kuresoo A., Luigujõe L. & Leito A. 1999. Autumn migration and important staging sites of waterfowl in lake Peipsi. – OMPO-Newsletter, 20, 19-25.

Leito, A. (1999). Monitoring of the Common Crane in Estonia. – In: Prange H., Nowald G. & Mewes W. (eds.), Proceedings 3rd European Crane Workshop 1996 and actual papers: 30-35. Martin-Luther Universität, Halle-Wittenberg. 411 pp.

Leito, A. (1999). Status of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernila in the Baltic states. – In: A. Czajkowski & V. Schricke (eds.), International Scientific Workshop “Towards a European management of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla as game species”. Vannes, Morbihan – France: November 5-7, 1998. FACE/OMPO/ONC: 26-29. Paris, France. 75 pp.

Nowald, G., Drobelis, E., Leito, A. & Vaverins, G. (1999). Brutbestand des Kranichs Grus grus in Estland, Lettland und Litauen: Siedlungsdichte, Verbreitung und Brutplatztypen. – Vogelwelt, 120(5-6), 281-284.

Kuresoo A., Leito A., Luigujõe L. (1996). Internationally important staging and wintering areas for Anatidae in Estonian coastal and off-shore waters. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 1331-1332.

Leito, A. (1996). The Barnacle Goose in Estonia. – Estonia Maritima, 1, 1-103.

Leito, A. (1996). The status, numbers and distribution of Geese (Anser spp., Branta spp.) in Estonia. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 367-379.

Luigujõe, L., Kuresoo, A., Keskpaik, J., Ader, A., Leito, A. 1996. Migration and staging of the Bewick’s Swan (Cygnus columbianus beweckii) in Estonia. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 451-461.

Leito, A., Leito, T. (1995). Hiiumaa linnustik. Bird fauna of Hiiumaa. Kärdla. 160 lk.

viimati muudetud: 06.10.2005

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
1.First Name Aivar
2.Surname Leito
3.Institution Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian Agricultural University
4.Position senior researcher
5.Date of birth 24.08.1954 (day.month.year)
6.Education Tartu University, dept. of biology and geography, biology; Haapsalu I Secondary School (1972).
7.Research and
professional experience		 2005– : Estonian Agricultural University, senior researcher; 1996-2005: Estonian Agricultural University, senior researcher; 1990-1996: Eetonian Forest Institute, senior researcher; 1984-1990: Eetonian Forest Institute, researcher; 1981-1984: Eetonian Forest Institute, senior engineer; 1975-1981: Tartu University, student; 1972-1975: TA ZBI, assistant; 1972-1972: Läänemaa Forestry Department, keeper.
8.Academic degree Candidat (PhD) in ecology
9.Dates and sites of
earning the degrees		 Nature Conservation Research Institute of the USSR (1989)
10.Honours/awards Nomination as an International Man of the Year for 1998/99 by the Editorial and Advisory Boards of the International Biographical Centre; The best junior scientist of the Estonian Forest Institute in 1984-1987; The letter of thanks of the minister of the Ministry of Environment of Estonia.
11.Research-administrative
experience		 The board member of the Estonian Naturalist`s Society (www.loodus.ee/lus/) (vice-president 1994–2004);
The board member of the Estonian Ornithological Society (www.eoy.ee) (1987-2003), (president in 2000);
Wetlands International Goose Specialist Group, national co-ordinator (1990−);
European Crane Working Group, national co-ordinator (1996−);
Member of Estonian Commission of Ramsar Convention (1994−);
Member of Estonian Commission of AEWA by Bonn Convention(1999−);
Member of editoral board of journal Hirundo;
Chairman of the Organizing Committee of 6th Annual Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International (GOOSE 2001), Roosta, Estonia, 27 April – 2 May 2001;
Member of the Organizing Committee of International Conference and 13th Meeting of the European Bird Census Council (Bird Numbers 1995), Pärnu, Estonia;
Reviewer of CC journal Ornis Fennica;
Has been took part by making out of Estonian Red Data Book, different national act of law and environmental programs.
12.Supervised dissertations
13.Current research program Breeding and migratory ecology of waterbirds;
The structure and dynamicks of bird communities;
The capacity and estimation of damages caused by geese and cranes in agriculture.
14.Current grant funding ETF-G6005 (principal investigator);
ETF-6007 (senior personnel);
SF-0411767s01 (principal investigator)
15.List of most important publications

Leito, A., Keskpaik, J., Ojaste, I. & Truu, J. (2005). Sookurg. - Eesti Loodusfoto, EMÜ PKI, Tartu.192 lk.

Leito, A., Ojaste, I., Truu, J. & Palo, A. (2005). Nest site selection of the Eurasian Crane Grus grus in Estonia: an analyse of nest record cards. - Ornis Fennica, 82(2), 44-54.

Leito, A., Kuresoo, A. (2004). Preliminary results of a national bird monitoring programme in Estonia. – In: Anselin, A. (ed.), Bird Numbers 1995, Proceedings of the International Conference and 13th meeting of the EBCC, Pärnu, Estonia. Bird Census News 13 (2000), 81-86.

Leito, A., Möls, T., Mägi, E. and Kastepõld, T. (2003). Autumn numbers and distribution of the staging Greylag Goose Anser anser in Estonia in 1990-98. – Proc. Estonian Acad. Sci. Biol. Ecol., 52(1), 26-39.

Leito, A., Nowald, G., Alonso, J.A., Alonso, J.C. & Fintha, I. (2003). Colour-marking and radio-tracking of Common Cranes breeding in Estonia: first results of a running project. –In: 4th European Crane Workshop, 11 – 13 November 2000: 215–220. Fénétrange, France. 292 pp.

Leito; A., Truu, J., Leivits, A. & Ojaste, I. (2003). Changes in distribution and numbers of the breeding population of the Common Crane Grus grus in Estonia. - Ornis Fennica, 80(4), 159-171.

Leito, A. (2001). Migration strategy of Arctic breeding Barnacle Geese with special reference to passing and staging in Estonia. – In: Patterson, J.(ed.): Programme & Abstracts of 6th Annual Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International, Roosta, Estonia, April – 2 May 2001: 27. WI GSG Bulletin No 9, Suppl.: 27. Tartu.64 pp.

Dick, G., Baccetti, N., Boukhalfa, D. Darolova, A., Faragó, S., Hudec, K., Leito, A., Markkola, J. & Witkowski, J. (1999). Greylag Goose Anse anser: Central Europe/North Africa. – In: Madsen, J., Cracknell G., & Fox D. (eds.), Goose populations of the Western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution: 202-213. Wetlands International Publ. No 48, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands. National Environmental Research Institute, Rönde, Denmark. 344 pp.

Ganter, B., Larsson, K., Syroechkovsky, E.V., Litvin, K.E., Leito, A., Madsen, J. (1999). Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis : Russia/Baltic. – In: Madsen J., Cracknell G., & Fox D. (eds.), Goose populations of Western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution: 270-283. Wetlands International Publ. No 48, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands. National Environmental Research Institute, Rönde, Denmark. 344 pp.

Kuresoo A., Luigujõe L. & Leito A. 1999. Autumn migration and important staging sites of waterfowl in lake Peipsi. – OMPO-Newsletter, 20, 19-25.

Leito, A. (1999). Monitoring of the Common Crane in Estonia. – In: Prange H., Nowald G. & Mewes W. (eds.), Proceedings 3rd European Crane Workshop 1996 and actual papers: 30-35. Martin-Luther Universität, Halle-Wittenberg. 411 pp.

Leito, A. (1999). Status of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernila in the Baltic states. – In: A. Czajkowski & V. Schricke (eds.), International Scientific Workshop “Towards a European management of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla as game species”. Vannes, Morbihan – France: November 5-7, 1998. FACE/OMPO/ONC: 26-29. Paris, France. 75 pp.

Nowald, G., Drobelis, E., Leito, A. & Vaverins, G. (1999). Brutbestand des Kranichs Grus grus in Estland, Lettland und Litauen: Siedlungsdichte, Verbreitung und Brutplatztypen. – Vogelwelt, 120(5-6), 281-284.

Kuresoo A., Leito A., Luigujõe L. (1996). Internationally important staging and wintering areas for Anatidae in Estonian coastal and off-shore waters. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 1331-1332.

Leito, A. (1996). The Barnacle Goose in Estonia. – Estonia Maritima, 1, 1-103.

Leito, A. (1996). The status, numbers and distribution of Geese (Anser spp., Branta spp.) in Estonia. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 367-379.

Luigujõe, L., Kuresoo, A., Keskpaik, J., Ader, A., Leito, A. 1996. Migration and staging of the Bewick’s Swan (Cygnus columbianus beweckii) in Estonia. – Gibier Faune Sauvage, Game Wildl., 13, 451-461.

Leito, A., Leito, T. (1995). Hiiumaa linnustik. Bird fauna of Hiiumaa. Kärdla. 160 lk.

last updated: 06.10.2005

[ sulge aken ]