Tag Archives: Belgium

Wanted: opinions about nature!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Where would you draw the line between nature and culture? Ecologists from the University of Antwerp would like your* opinion on YOUR definition of nature in this rapidly changing world. Answer their questions now via http://www.natureornot.be! *If you’re living in … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Agriculture, Belgium, Culture, Ecology, Flanders, Nature, Netherlands, Outdoors, Rural, Urban | Leave a comment

#togetherforbiodiversity

Posted on June 24, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Biodiversity is essential for our survival and well-being. It nourishes and heals us. It provides us with oxygen and pure water. Biodiversity takes care of us, but it is in danger. Change and action are urgently needed to protect life … Continue reading →

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Pink

Posted on September 12, 2019 by lembrechtsjonas

Nothing says pink like the Flemish heathlands at the end of summer. I was lucky enough to spend one of the last hot summer days on the vast pink plains of the ‘Kalmthoutse Heide’, where we have our sites for … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Belgium, Biodiversity, Ecology, Fieldwork, Heathland, Landscape photography, Nature, Nature photography, Outdoors, Photography, Plant photography, Science, Travel | Leave a comment

Thanking the citizens

Posted on July 28, 2019 by lembrechtsjonas

Hi citizen! We have to thank you. Really, we are eternally grateful for what you do! Let me explain: we have this interesting scientific question about non-native plant species in cities. We know they are there – tons of them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Belgium, Cities, Ecology, Global change, Global change ecology, Invasive species, Nature, Nature photography, Plant invasion, Plant photography, Science | 1 Comment

On the radio

Posted on May 20, 2019 by lembrechtsjonas

Last week, I got invited by the local radio to talk about our research. The presenter asked me if she would be taking some seeds home from the mountains when she would be travelling there next week. That got me … Continue reading →

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Winter to summer

Posted on January 26, 2019 by lembrechtsjonas

Winter is here in Belgium, bringing gusts of frost, snow and icy rain that make for cold noses and toes. With all that cold, I am getting pretty ‘warmed up’ about our upcoming fieldwork trip to South America. Next week, … Continue reading →