The Center for Ecological research (CER) was established in 1991 as an inter-university joint-use facility aimed at promoting basic research and international cooperative work in the field of ecology. The CER is open to any scientists who conduct ecological research. The CER offers exciting opportunities for research in a variety of areas in ecology. Likewise, we support scientists by way of permitting access to our research database, and encouraging scientific meetings and/or symposia on related research subjects.