Tag Archives: Science

Conquest of a continent – pine invasion in South America

Posted on March 9, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentinia. The road to the airport is flanked by massive pine trees, blocking the view on the surrounding dry Patagonian steppe. They seem to flourish in this environment, although they are far from home. The new … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Chile | Tagged climate change, Ecology, Forest, Invasion, Photography, Pines, Plant invasions, Plants, Science, South America, Travel, Trees | 7 Comments

It’s gonna get dark!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I hope to get lucky the 20th of March! If weather conditions allow it, we will be able to see up to 90% of the solar eclipse in Belgium. It would have been even better if I had fieldwork in Northern Scandinavia … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Eclipse, News, Science, Solar eclipse, Space, Sun | 4 Comments

Stand your ground

Posted on February 17, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Apparently stress applies to buildings as well. They rely heavily on the characteristics of the soil on which they are located, which makes them in that matter comparable with the plants in my research. If the belowground environment consists of hostile dry … Continue reading →

Posted in France | Tagged Coast, Dunes, Ecology, Erosion, Europe, France, History, Nature, Ocean, Photography, Science, Sea, Travel, War, World war | 1 Comment

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

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 →