Projects
Development of programme on agriculture and biodiversity Research Institute for Nature and Forest
This includes:
- Improvement of the existing biodiversity monitoring in the agricultural area and linking this with agricultural practices.
- Initiation of research projects that analyse the impact of nature-oriented agricultural practices on biodiversity, ecosystem ...
Development of indicators for insect biodiversity Research Institute for Nature and Forest
Rodeland landschapsproject Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Rodeland is a landscape project on the territory of the municipalities of Gavere, Melle, Merelbeke and Oosterzele, neighboring several ILVO experimental fields. Governments, nature and agricultural organizations and research institutions work together to strengthen and further develop the landscape around the Makegem forests, the Gentbos, the Aelmoeseneiebos and the valleys of the Gondebeek, the Driesbeek ...
Biodiversity and community composition in a stressed and more variable ocean. Ghent University
Biodiversity in marine ecosystems is affected by multiple stressors. Next to chemical pollution, also climate change-related stressors affect marine ecosystems and will continue to do so for centuries. The combined effect of chemical stress, and changes in the mean and variance of temperature on marine community composition and diversity is unknown and potential shifts in ecosystem functioning have not been quantified. Hence, in the present ...
Mass digitisation of the BR Herbarium Meise Botanic Garden
Belgian Biodiversity Platform Research Institute for Nature and Forest
We serve as an interface between Belgian researchers and descision-makers at national and global level. We act as a catalyst for the integration of research into biodiversity science policy and we ensure that the visibility and engagement of Belgian scientists in global initiatives is enhanced.
Catalysing the improvement of research processes
We act as a central catalyst to the development and support ...