Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
Chair of Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology
The research of the Chair of Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology focuses on the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functions which are affected by bees, wasps, ants, small mammals, and birds. The focus is on interactions such as pollination, herbivory, seed dispersal, and the natural control of insect populations. We study the effects of environmental factors like pesticide use, land-use change, and climate change on these natural interactions. Another central area of our research is developing and evaluating measures to protect biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and forests. To this end, we conduct experiments in the laboratory and in the field, both in regional and global contexts.
Our team
One team, many perspectives. Internationally connected, committed, and full of ideas.
Information on wild bee protection
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Job openings
Career opportunities in an environment that combines scientific excellence with societal relevance.
Research
We investigate biodiversity and ecosystem functions in national and international projects.
Teaching
Our teaching combines sound theoretical foundations with practical exercises.
Publications
Our team’s publications provide insight into our research findings and methods.
RestPoll – Horizon Europe project for restoring pollinator habitats
To counter the decline of pollinators and the resulting loss of pollination services, our pan-European project “RestPoll – Restoring pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes based on multi-actor participatory approaches” aims to permanently restore pollinator habitats in Europe and enhance their connectivity.
