Transects for the 2026 Soil Sampling Campaign were set up at the Exploratorium Schwäbische Alb—laying the groundwork to better understand links between soil, land use, and biodiversity. 🌿✨
📷 J. Hailer
#bexplo #research #science #ecology #biodiversity #conservation #ecosystems
We’re thrilled to introduce the next confirmed Keynote Speaker Prof. Dr. Andrew Gonzalez from Canada! 🌿🌎
A pioneer in evolutionary rescue, advancing global biodiversity conservation. 🔬💡
Stay tuned for more #BE20conference keynotes — June 8–12, 2026, in Berlin! ✨
#bexplo #conservation
We’re excited to announce the next confirmed keynote speaker:
Tim Newbold (@tnewbold31.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk )
He researches global biodiversity patterns and the effects of climate and land-use change on ecosystems.🌍🐝
Stay tuned for more #BE20conference Keynote Speakers.
#bexplo #conservation
#BE20Conference first confirmed keynotes!
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Borer (USA)
Borer will share insights on ecological diversity & sustainable landscapes 🌱
Over the next weeks, we’ll introduce BE20 keynote speakers.
📅 June 8–12, 2025, Berlin — celebrating 20 years of Biodiversity Exploratories
#bexplo
Last week our infrastructure teams gathered in the Exploratory Schwäbische Alb for the annual meeting – sharing ideas and shaping future steps of the Exploratories. Great to connect, exchange, and build visions together! 🤝
📷 L. Marian
#bexplo #Teamwork #Research #SwabianAlb
👉 Interested in joining our #Bexplo Synthesis Team?
Apply now – the deadline is October 25!
🔗 www.reassembly.de/the-team/job...
Using data from the #BExplo, the study optimized management for plants & butterflies 🦋 in 2 regions.
👉 With only 30% of the budget, up to 80% of the maximum achievable in the ecological optimizations can be reached - if cost-effectiveness is prioritized.
🌱 New paper highlights how #BExplo & #BioDivKultur advance grassland research through collaboration, interdisciplinarity & transdisciplinarity. Conserving #grasslands is a shared societal task - requiring long-term, inclusive efforts across #science, #policy & practice. 🌐
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/glr2...
🎋 Mikado in the field? Not quite!
In May, ~ 600 bamboo sticks were used as multiple #research projects investigated our experimental plots in the Hainich-Dün Exploratory.
It may look like a game, but it's all about precise planning and coordination!
📷 S. Pompe, M. Rubenbauer
#BExplo #Fieldwork
🌼 Spring flashback! Our team recorded 44 #plant species on 50 plots in the Hainich-Dün Exploratory. Featured: lesser celandine & wood anemone. 🌿
🙌 Shout-out to Christoph Zwahlen and the @unibe.ch #botany team for additionally spotting 47 species in Mülverstedt!
📷 S. Pompe
#Biodiversity #bexplo
Summer vibes in the forest. A look up into the canopy—pure calm. The forest is the perfect place to recharge and cool down in the hot summer month. 🌲
Where do you go to cool down?🌞❄️
📷 C. Penone
#bexplo #SummerInTheForest #Biodiversity #GetOutside
Since yesterday, Markus Fischer has been leading a two-day workshop on proposal and scientific writing. The course offers practical tips and strategies for publishing research papers and drafting successful funding applications.
📷 D. Maeng
#bexplo #Workshop #Postdocs #PhD
Over the past three days, the online workshop on meta-analysis with Julia Koricheva took place. As always, it was great working with Julia, and we hope all participants had insightful days. We wish everyone lots of success going forward!
#bexplo #MetaAnalysis #WorkshopRecap #ScienceCommunity
Students of forest sciences and forest ecology from the University of Göttingen visited the Exploratorium Hainich-Dün. A learning station and guided tour in the forest gave them insights into the Biodiversity Exploratories. 🌲
📷 Keßler A.
#bexplo #biodiversity #forestscience #forestecology #forest
🔍🌿 Over 50 participants successfully took part in lively discussions and exciting presentations during the
7th Informational event on June 5th at the Exploratorium Schwäbisch Alb.
📷 M. Fellendorf, M. Müller, M. Fellendorf
#bexplo #Schwäbischealb #Biodiversity #Research
In winter, tree regeneration (🌱 trees <7cm DBH) was recorded in our study areas. Together with the data from the forest inventory (🌳 all trees >7cm DBH), important insights can be gained into the productivity of the stands and the forest dynamics. 📊
📷 LMT-Schorfheide Chorin
#bexplo #ForestInventory
📣 On June 5th, 2024, 7th informational event for the Biodiversity Exploratory "Schwäbische Alb will take place.
If you want to get exciting insights into the latest findings in biodiversity research💡, register until May 31st. 🙂
#bexplo #schwäbischealb
Polar lights created a colorful spectacle in Münsingen on the Swabian Alb. The purple-pink lights against the deep red sky were visible in the early morning of May 11th.
Photo: M. Fellendorf
#bexplo #exploratorium #schwäbischealb #auroraborealis
🌍Today is internatioal Earth Day! The 2024 motto "Planet vs. Plastic" focuses on the plastic pollution of our waters.🚯
This invisible enemy endangers our environment & the lives of countless animals. Every action counts!💚
#bexplo #EarthDay #PlanetVsPlastic #TogetherForTheEarth #Reuse #Recycle
