Anthropogenic influences in the form of recreation and logging activities cause disturbance to the presence of birds in nature areas. Nature reserve Zompo lo Schioppo is an area with a high potential of biodiversity but where also recreation and logging are strongly facilitated. Therefore, it is important …

Inaugurele rede uitgesproken bij de aanvaarding van het ambt van Lector Inclusief Natuurbeheer aan Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein, mei 2024

At a time of mounting ecological crises and biodiversity loss, there is an urgent need for nature-based solutions. Equestrian properties cover a considerable proportion of the European rural and peri-urban landscape and provide much potential for integrating ecosystem services, such as the inclusion …

Equine welfare is an increasingly important topic in the Netherlands and abroad. While existing literature broadly captures equine welfare concerns, research focused on Dutch horse enthusiasts is sparse. This study aims to identify what aspects horse enthusiasts in the Netherlands consider essential …

The research explores urban farming in Amsterdam and Vancouver, focusing on sustainability, food security, and resilience. It highlights factors like urban density, space availability, and regulations. Amsterdam uses innovative spaces like rooftops, while Vancouver benefits from its layout and climate. …

Human activity is omnipresent in our landscapes. Animals can perceive risk from humans similar to predation risk, which could affect their fitness. We assessed the influence of the relative intensity of recreational activities on the bodyweight and pregnancy rates of red deer (Cervus elaphus) between …

Understanding what drives deadwood decomposition over time is important to understanding forest carbon dynamics. Using a tailored experimental design in a temperate forest environment, it was found that initially wood characteristics explained the decomposition rate, while subsequently bark characteristics …

That coral reefs are in decline worldwide, particularly in the Caribbean, will come as no surprise. This decades-long decline has reached a potential tipping point as the weight of the effects of climate change have come decidedly to bear on the planet’s most diverse marine ecosystem. Whether coral reefs …

De zoektocht naar de leefomgeving van de Surinaamse sidderalen is niet makkelijk. Dat beaamt Devika Narain, wildlife onderzoeker bij de Van Larenstein University of Applied Science in Nederland. Samen met onderzoekers en studenten van de Anton de Kom Universiteit is zij een onderzoek gestart naar sidderalen …

Grooms play a vital role in the equestrian sector, providing horses with expert care. Yet the grooming industry is finding itself amid continued outflow of experienced staff due to poor working conditions, insufficient remuneration, and lack of respect towards the profession. In 2022, four high-profile …