Tag Archives: Nature

The efficiency of microbes

Posted on April 5, 2023 by lembrechtsjonas

In order to truly understand climate change, we have to understand the carbon cycle – which describes where that notorious element called ‘C’ is moving to. In order to understand that carbon cycle, we need to know who is using … Continue reading →

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Průhonice 

Posted on March 23, 2023 by lembrechtsjonas

I just returned from a journey to the stunning neo-Renaissance castle of Průhonice, located just a short bus ride away from the almost as magical city of Prague. But what brought me to such a picturesque location? Well, let me … Continue reading →

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Virtual SoilTemp symposium

Posted on March 6, 2023 by lembrechtsjonas

I am very happy to invite you to a virtual SoilTemp symposium, on May 8th, 2023, from 15h-17h30 Brussels time. Please, let me know your interest in this symposium through this form! Final program looks as follows: Monday May 8th (main event) … Continue reading →

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The impact of the pines

Posted on March 2, 2023 by lembrechtsjonas

Picture this: it’s the 20th century and people are planting pine trees all over Chile. Pines of the genus Pinus, that is, which is very different from the native Araucaria araucana (the monkey puzzle tree). The latter might very well … Continue reading →

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Long-term reporting

Posted on December 23, 2022 by lembrechtsjonas

A big chunk of my work focuses on long-term monitoring, of vegetation and (micro)climate. It highlights the importance of this continuity, and many of the most important conclusions we are taking – and especially will take in the near future … Continue reading →

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Microclimate symposium

Posted on December 13, 2022 by lembrechtsjonas

Truth be told, we just had a little pot of money that needed spending. That pot of money came from a successful application to the University of Antwerp to enhance communication between universities. Now, communication between universities, that’s my kind … Continue reading →

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