Under the Dr.FOREST project, we studied effects of forest biodiversity on human health during four years with a team of ecologists, psychologists and public health experts. We are now happy to share policy briefs that were crafted in collaboration with
@biodiversaplus
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๐ฒ๐Exciting PhD vacancy at ForNaLab!๐๐ฒ
We're looking for a passionate PhD candidate to explore the combined effects of N deposition & management on forest plant biodiversity. This position is a collaborative effort between our lab & @INBOVlaanderen
link to full vacancy๐
New reflection paper by Eline Lorer & Dries Landuyt: โFrom Prototype to Reality: Moving Beyond the Technology Hype in Ecological Researchโ.
A reflection on their sensor development trajectory
in The Bulletin @ESA_org
https://t.co/pvIQtPiAyO
#ecology#microclimate#sensor
We describe the challenges we faced and insights we gained while developing a phenology and microclimate monitoring system, and offer our perspective on the future of sustainable technological innovations in ecological research.
In the latest NatuurFocus, we present this framework, developed for Aelmoeseneiebos, our research forest with high scientific and ecological value. The goal: inspire scientists & nature managers to adopt similar practices & strengthen dialogue to protect nature during research.
Field experiments in natural areas are crucial to study environmental change but can pose risks to these ecosystems and their species. To minimize impacts, we propose a careful framework in NatuurFocus to balance potential damage against scientific value.
๐ธ by Haben Blondeel
We wish everyone a very happy new year!โจ
๐ข2025 means change: we are moving to Bluesky!
Bluesky corresponds more with our core values at FNL.
We will be softly transitioning: posting increasingly on Bluesky and decreasingly here
Ready to follow?
https://t.co/rGoC8EIUdD
Onze collega @StephskiTonic heeft al verschillende keren bijgedragen aan deze boeiende podcast Toekomst voor Natuur over graslanden en over regenwormen. Kan je haar spotten in het filmpje hieronder? ๐๐ #sciencecommunication#scicomm
Bij heel wat natuurliefhbbers is podcast Toekomst voor Natuur inmiddels niet meer weg te denken. Bijna 70 uur aan inspirerende gesprekken over de veerkracht en rijkdom van onze natuur.
We maakten een korte film waarin we je kennis laten maken ๐๐ฝ
https://t.co/gKR7Wly5rI
Onderzoekers van onze faculteit ontdekten dat 39 % van de bosplanten westwaarts opschuift ipv naar het noorden en dit door stikstof!
Dit unieke onderzoek, onthult de grote gevolgen voor de biodiversiteit.
๐https://t.co/TgCAwuI6SJ
@PieterDeFrenne@ForNaLab@ugent
๐กOns onderzoek nu ook in @destandaard
๐Over hoe de verspreidingsgebieden van bosplantjes zijn verschoven de laatste decennia.
๐ฑGo west: bosplanten meer op zoek naar lekkers dan dat ze voor opwarming vluchten
https://t.co/uuWXyCTOAO