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Research interests

I am interested in the structure and functioning of diverse communities and ecosystems, with special attention on how plants, herbivores, detritivores and predators interact in ecosystems. Working in a range of temperate to tropical ecosystems, I combine experimental work with the advancement of a various types new ecological theory. I frequently use the outcomes of this research for providing advice on nature conservation issues. 

Publications

Bioturbation by benthic stingrays alters the biogeomorphology of tidal flats

Enhancing ecological complexity in soft-bottom coastal ecosystems: the impact of introducing hard substrates

Mutual facilitation between foundation species Mytilus edulis and Lanice conchilega promotes habitat heterogeneity on tidal flats

Reintroduction of self-facilitating feedbacks could advance subtidal eelgrass (Zostera marina) restoration in the Dutch Wadden Sea

Rocky outcrops form islands of high and unique tree biodiversity within an ocean of grass in Serengeti National Park

Secondary compounds increase litter removal by termites across 23 savanna grass species

Spatial and temporal variation in long-term sediment accumulation in a back-barrier salt marsh

The chronology of overfishing in a remote West-African coastal ecosystem

Understanding woody plant encroachment: A plant functional trait approach

Addressing data-deficiency of threatened sharks and rays in a highly dynamic coastal ecosystem using environmental DNA

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Press/media

Landerijen zonder hekken kan grote voordelen hebben, voor mens en natuur

UG leads global broad research on biodiversity restoration

Two 6.7 million grants for FSE researchers from Dutch Research Agenda

BBB heeft nóg meer wensen die extra geld kosten, onderzoek natuur kost provincie jaren tonnen

Natuurbehoud loont en verbetert de biodiversiteit

Geitenoverlast op Italiaans eiland: burgemeester deelt dieren uit aan inwoners

Wetenschappers aan kabinet: natuur is geen luxe-dingetje, stem vóór de natuurherstelwet

Database met functionele soortkenmerken online

Wat de winst van de PVV betekent voor natuur en milieu

Leidt het afschieten van zwijnen tot de geboorte van meer jongen?

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