Author Archives: lembrechtsjonas

Out of date…

Posted on February 10, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

… but not out of my heart! My passport ran out of date, so I had to replace my most loyal travel companion before leaving on my next trip. I have to thank this little booklet for serving me all these years as a … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Global, Memories, Passport, Photography, Travel, Travelling | 3 Comments

A touch of colour

Posted on February 9, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I do not often get the opportunity to see the effects of topography on microclimate as clearly as this time (only here!). I am studying its nature and impact on the vegetation, but knowledge on the microclimate is mostly based on measurements, as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Belgium, Climate, Ecology, Forest, Hiking, Hoge Kempen, Microclimate, Nature, Photography, Science, Snow, Tourism, Winter | 2 Comments

Thank you all

Posted on February 5, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

My blog reached the milestone of 20.000 clicks this week. That is an impressive number, and one that makes me really happy. I would never have thought that my PhD would have such a big outreach to you, the people … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Architecture, Milestone, Nature, PhD, Photography, Science, University | 8 Comments

War wounds

Posted on February 3, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

The military has scarred the landscape all over Flanders. The cities and countryside are scattered with forts, bunkers and other war gear, all once with an important function, now just symbols of a forgotten past. These remnants of a violent past, although human-made, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Army, Belgium, Biodiversity, Cars, Conservation, Hiking, Nature, Photography, Tourism, War | 5 Comments

It has begun!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I was walking through a snowy forest, this morning, hands hidden deep in the pockets. All of a sudden I saw something that lightened my heart and made me shout: ‘it has begun!’ Every winter, it is waiting for this first … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Belgium, Flowers, Forest, Garden, Nature, Photography, Plants, Seasons, Snow, Spring, Winter | 10 Comments

Database needs adventurers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Climate change is a global issue, and its effect will be felt on every square centimeter of this earth, that issue is more or less cleared in the scientific community. The changing climate might not have as much impact everywhere and … Continue reading →