Jonas Simons

PhD student at KU Leuven, working on the European INFORMA Project 🌳

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

Yesterday, the #sGlobe team enjoyed a teambuilding day at the beautiful Hoge Venen Nature Park, organized by @K_VanMeerbeek . A 16-kilometer hike sparked team connection, fresh research ideas, and a fun game—an ideal way to keep the team spirit thriving! 👏

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

De 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 biedt een mix van lezingen, workshops, wandelingen, een fietstocht en een interactieve infomarkt.

📅 Maandag 20 oktober 2025

📍 VAC Leuven

ℹ️ Meer info & inschrijven:

https://t.co/KAJQ8r7UDw

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

Congratulations to @VermeulenLiezl for the successful defense of her PhD thesis! 👏🎓 Liezl presented her research on “disentangling the impacts of climate change and local anthropogenic degradation on South African ecosystems using remote sensing.” 🛰️

[Raf Aerts⚡️ @rafaerts]

Deelnemers gezocht voor nieuwe Belgische gezondheidsstudie BELCOHORT - we gaan op zoek naar verbanden tussen gezondheid, milieu en maatschappij.

Iedereen die in België woont en tussen 18 en 79 jaar oud is, kan deelnemen. Aanmelden voor 30 april.

https://t.co/cJVMe8oa93

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

Ben jij benieuwd naar hoe publiek toegankelijk groen (zoals parken en bossen) jouw sociaal welzijn beïnvloedt? Wij ook!

Draag als student in het hoger onderwijs bij aan ons onderzoek door deze enquête (15') in te vullen:
https://t.co/6D76zQn8fT

Deel gerust!
@LeuvenPlantInst

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

Does being in a forest make you feel good?

We are looking for participants to fill in a quick online survey on well-being linked to forest walks. You can find the survey here:
https://t.co/D9am9IjwhG

Sharing is appreciated!

[Jonas Lembrechts @JLembrechts]

When the same data tells a different story…

You’d think analyzing the same dataset would lead to the same conclusions, but our NEW study shows otherwise. Different methods - different answers!

Why? It's complicated...

My experience in the study → 🔗 https://t.co/elS5VI8s2p

[Koenraad Van Meerbeek @K_VanMeerbeek]

Are you an expert in deep learning and eager to push the boundaries of species distribution modeling? 🌍🔍 We’re looking for a motivated candidate to apply for a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship!

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

FNL wishes everyone happy holidays! 🥳

We hope you had an amazing year, just like us!

[Jonas Simons @JonasSimons5]

Science communication has always been one of my passions! To facilitate that, starting today I am also present on Blue Sky! Come and connect with me there 🔗🌳

https://t.co/tLzuo1rVoc

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

🚨 Wij hebben je hulp nodig! 🚨
Hoe beïnvloedt de natuur jouw emoties? 🌳 Deze vraag probeert Yangyang Shi, doctoraatstudent aan onze afdeling, te beantwoorden.
Via een korte enquête 📜van 15 minuutjes, peilen we graag naar jouw ervaringen!

Doe mee via:
https://t.co/XkfBMltPzM

[Division Forest, Nature & Landscape @dForNatLan]

🌲🍃 Week van het Bos - Week of the Forest 🍃🌲
It’s that time of the year again – the Week of the Forest is here! 🥾🎒 Put on your hiking boots, take a deep breath, and enjoy the beauty of nature all around you.

[INFORMA Forests @informa_forests]

💡Involved in #ForestCarbon certification? Help shape the EU Carbon Removals & Farming Regulation! Join our virtual focus groups (Oct '24–Mar '25) to gather feedback on the CRCF methodology & forest carbon innovations 🗣️

🔗Indicate your interest here:
https://t.co/q8nkzX6szk

[KU Leuven Plant Institute @LeuvenPlantInst]

🚨 The Summer issue of our quarterly LPI Magazine is out now!
🌿 Read articles featuring our amazing PIs, alumni, and stories from spring events like the @nerdlandbe Festival. Plus, get insights into our latest research, policy engagements, and more!
🔗https://t.co/mdwFrCU5Zi

[INFORMA Forests @informa_forests]

📱 iPad mobile laser scanning is a quick and easy method to assess #forest #carbon stocks. But did you know it is more effective in mature, regular stands? 🌲

🔍 Check out our new study analysing the performance of the Arboreal Forest app ➡ https://t.co/kCPLF09zZ1

[Jonas Simons @JonasSimons5]

That’s a wrap on the 5th General Meeting of @informa_forests in Joensuu, Finland! Great to see everyone again, including some new bright faces, discuss work progress and take part in constructive debates. Many thanks @UniEastFinland for having us! 🤩

[Jonas Simons @JonasSimons5]

@nerdlandbe is a wrap! Grateful to get the opportunity to inspire people, and perhaps even young future scientists, about the work that we do. That’s what we live for! 🤩

[KU Leuven Plant Institute @LeuvenPlantInst]

Did you get the chance to stop by our booth -De Mini-Boerderij van de Toekomst- @nerdlandbe today? If not, make sure to do so tomorrow, and learn about the insect villains plaguing the plant kingdom and the noble insect heroes that are recruited to deal with these pesky bandits!

[Jonas Simons @JonasSimons5]

What a wonderful experience! Ready for another day tomorrow 🤩

[Koenraad Van Meerbeek @K_VanMeerbeek]

sGlobe and @dForNatLan present at Nerdland! Talking about drones and LiDAR to study natural ecosystems. @LeuvenPlantInst @KU_Leuven

[SUPERB @SUPERB_project]

Our next speaker @k_oron will share insights on monitoring of #soilhealth – and we’ll discuss what role #soil monitoring plays for #forest #restoration.

May 8, 16:00 CEST

Register here👇
https://t.co/S3Ce5xRyth