Tag Archives: Hiking

Creeping down

Posted on April 6, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

The dwarf willow (Salix herbacea), a tiny cute creeping willow, adapted to the harsh conditions of the (sub)arctic. We found this adorable plant in high amounts in the alpine area during our plant surveys in subarctic Norway in 2012. Virtually … Continue reading →

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Just cause I like him

Posted on March 31, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

Just look at him, with its curly branches and fluffy catkins! I love the corkscrew hazel, one of the most beautiful views in early spring. There is not much I have to tell about him, though, just that he cheers … Continue reading →

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Forest variation

Posted on March 23, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

Small-scale variation. It is a super important part of my research. I mostly look at it from a human perspective: how humans can disturb an ecosystem and change the whole hidden set of abiotic and biotic factors that drive these systems with … Continue reading →

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Spring…

Posted on March 11, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

… is now really on its way here in Belgium! First flowers are coming through (with the catkins as usual in the lead), bringing the much desired colour back to the world. And finally, I can bike home from work … Continue reading →

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A mildly booming business

Posted on February 23, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

We have been spending considerable amount of time uploading my pictures on Fotolia, one of the main websites for stock photography. It is a lot of work to get them on there, but the occasional reward makes it a lot of … Continue reading →

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The road to publication

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

Sometimes, the road to publication feels a bit like this: A combination of a nice little sun as a promise for a reward in the far future, and crazy mud that will slow you down for months. Or picture this: Bunkers filled … Continue reading →

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