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Benjamin Burkhard

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Professor for Physical Geography 🌍 Leibniz University Hannover Director @phygeo-luh.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief @oneecosystem.pensoft.net

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · 20d

Researchers, practitioners and other experts came together during the 2nd German #CommunityofPractice meeting to discuss the implementation of #EcosystemServices, #NaturalCapital and #biodiversity research into decision making

#research #practice #experts #network

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · 24d

The Landscape System Analysis project in Northern Finnland took students from Hannover, Joensuu and Tartu to boreal and subarctic regions. There they collected data with UAVs, TLS, GNSS and vegetation surveys. The results will be analyzed during this winter semester.

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Benjamin Burkhard @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social · 26d

It's time to appreciate the #PostDocs in our @phygeo-luh.bsky.social team. Of course, not only during the PostDoc Apprecation Week, but all year round 👍
paw-germany.de @unihannover.bsky.social

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One Ecosystem @oneecosystem.pensoft.net · Sep 10

An overview of the integration of national, European, and global ecosystem typologies used in European countries to support ecosystem condition assessments and policy reporting obligations: doi.org/10.3897/onee...

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One Ecosystem @oneecosystem.pensoft.net · Aug 6

One Ecosystem was among ESP11's most active members - our EiC @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social and @pensoft.net's @ivaboyadzhieva.bsky.social held a special One Ecosystem session to discuss our open-science approach.

It is now available in the conference proceedings!
oneecosystem.pensoft.net/news/960

ESP 11 proceedings now available

The 11th Ecosystem Services Partnership World Conference (ESP11) took place between 22nd and 26th June in Darwin, Australia. It brought together participants from academia, policy, and practice to exc...

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · Jul 11

🥵 Hitze in Hannover? Als @phygeo_luh wissen wir: Eure Wahrnehmung zählt! Wo sind die heißesten Ecken? Macht mit bei #HANnovativ bis 30.9. auf mitreden-hannover.de!

🇬🇧 Feeling the heat? Your perception matters! Join until Sept 30! #Hitzeschutz #CitizenScience

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · Jul 7

🤗 Once more, we attended the #EcosystemServices Partnership World Conference to present our #scientific #journals, academic #books & partnering #research projects like @selinaproject.bsky.social!
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👇 Check out the event higlights on our blog:

#EcosystemServices #ScholarlyPublishing

In a Land Down Under, Pensoft joined the 11th ESP World Conference

The latest outcomes at the SELINA project and modern, open-access scholarly publishing were ‘hot’ topics we discussed with delegates in Darwin.

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · Jul 1

Learn which indicators could be suitable to assess #agroecosystem condition in our newest #publication, which was created in the @selinaproject.bsky.social context as well!

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One Ecosystem @oneecosystem.pensoft.net · Jun 27

We're delighted to share our new Impact Factor is 1.9, reflecting a rise from last year's!

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New Journal Impact Factor for One Ecosystem

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for One Ecosystem has been officially released, standing at 1.9, according to the latest data from Clarivate’s Journal Citation Report (JCR). This is a sligh...

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One Ecosystem @oneecosystem.pensoft.net · Jun 26

🤩 A tradition that lives on!

📸 Our Editor-in-Chief @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social and @pensoft.net 's Head of Journal development & PR @ivaboyadzhieva.bsky.social at the #Pensoft -‪‪ @selinaproject.bsky.social stand at yet another Ecosystem Services Partnership conference!

🥂 Here's to many more!

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Benjamin Burkhard @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social · Jun 25

11th ESP World Conference in Darwin, Australia. Happy to meet many well-known and new faces to exchange about #ecosystem services.
#PhyGeoOnTour
@phygeo-luh.bsky.social @selinaproject.bsky.social

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · Jun 25

We are part of the Horizon Europe project #GREENTALENT, officially launched June 1, 2025!

Led by @mariobalzan.bsky.social (@Ecostack Innovations Malta), this 4-yr project unites 17 partners from 9 EU countries + USA to tackle climate change & biodiversity loss.

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · Jun 23

New #publication from our colleagues in the @selinaproject.bsky.social!🥳 Check out here how they developed a super-query for a systematic literature search on #EcosystemCondition, #EcosystemServices and #EcosystemAccounting:

doi.org/10.3897/onee...

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · Jun 16

Congratulations to our dear colleague @maltehinsch.bsky.social for successfully defending his #dissertation on 'Modelling Pollination Ecosystem Services Potential-Assessment of habitat suitability for wild bees at regional level with the involvement of stakeholders! Well done! 🐝

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · Jun 12

🌏🌿 SELINA is heading to the 11th ESP World Conference in Darwin, Australia (23–27 June 2025)!

Visit us at the @pensoft.net booth to explore our work on ecosystem services & nature-based solutions.

Read more here 👉 project-selina.eu/news/selina-...

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · May 26

The new IESW websites are ONLINE! 🎉 Founded 2024, our new Institute of Earth System Sciences unites 5 sections. And now, all the websites are aligned and integrated. Explore our research & teaching: iesw.uni-hannover.de
#IESW #EarthSystemScience #LUH #NewWebsites

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One Ecosystem @oneecosystem.pensoft.net · May 22

😊 Once more, attendees at the #EcosystemServices Partnership conference will get the chance to meet our publisher @pensoft.net & our Editor-in-Chief @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social!

🙌 This time, we're also having a dedicated session. See you in Darwin!

👉 Find more: oneecosystem.pensoft.net/news/852.

One Ecosystem to greet delegates at the 11th ESP World Conference in Darwin

Themed “From global to local ecosystem services: pathways to Nature-based Solutions inspired from Down Under”, the 11th Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) World Conference will take plac...

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · May 19

Integrating outcomes of the first half of the @selinaproject.bsky.social during the 5th workshop on Sao Miguel, #Azores and learning about the islands endemic and invasive species.

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 17

🥂 After 4️⃣ days of collaboration, in the 5th #SELINAWorkshop, we closed the week with the traditional SELINA dinner ✨

This tradition brought everyone together, not just to share food 🍲, but also stories, experiences, and a sense of community 🤝

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all participants💚

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 17

🌿 Wrapping up Day 3️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop!

🎉🤝The workshop has come to an end, and it was a journey filled with collaborations, shared insights, and renewed energy for the road ahead.

👏 A big thank you to all partners who made these four days so productive, energising, and memorable.

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 15

Day 3️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop continues with hands-on collaboration 🤝

Teams are diving into the #CommunitiesOfPractice concept and refining the #CompendiumofGuidance 📘

A productive sessions shaping tools for real-world ecosystem services impact! 🌍✨

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 15

Wrapping up Day 2️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop 🔍

The focus was on FIEA (Framework for Integrated Ecosystem Assessment) with sessions dedicated to Dialogue Across Functions. 🤝

In the afternoon, the partners visited a local tea company and then the field trip wrapped up with a relaxing picnic🌳☕

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 14

Starting Day 2️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop with three presentation sessions, and a team work activities! 🤜🤛

We managed to focus on the detailed work behind the FIEA framework, and spared time for a fun FIEA collaboration 🙌

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 14

Wrapping up Day 1️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop!

☀️ Between the keynote presentations and separate sessions, the sunny weather was perfect for our group photo!

🍍 We ended the day with a visit to a pineapple plantation, adding a local flavour to the experience.

📣 Stay tuned for our upcoming updates!

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · May 13

Big News! @phygeo_luh & LGLN partner to boost B.Sc. Geography (PhyGeo/GIS) & M.Sc. Landscape Sciences (GIS/Modeling) with more practice via 'biStudiumGeoIT' & 'PraxisStudiumGeoIT'. 🤝 Skills up, career forward! 🚀 #PhyGeoLUH #LGLN
Learn more: www.iesw.uni-hannover.de/en/institute...

phygeo reached a cooperation agreement with LGLN

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 13

Day 1️⃣ of the 5th #SELINAWorkshop started with an Opening ceremony, and a Keynote presentations, held in the University of the Azores! 🍃
Big thanks to our Coordinator @benjaminburkhard.bsky.social for highlighting the project current progress, success and upcoming goals! 🌍📑

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · May 13

🎉 The 5th #SELINAWorkshop is officially underway!

🏫 Yesterday, Filipe Bernardo marked the beginning of the workshop with a warm welcome at the University of the Azores - our home for the next four days.

🔔 Stay tuned for updates from our daily sessions and excursions!

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · May 7

M.Sc. Landscape Sciences Info Event @Leibniz Uni Hannover! May 14, 10AM. Learn about applications, career paths & the Japan Double Degree! For environmental/geography grads. Join us! #MScLandscapeSciences #UniHannover

picture shows basic info about our msc landscape sciences info event. happening on may 14 10:00 am

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Physische Geographie und Landschaftsökologie @phygeo-luh.bsky.social · May 1

#Landuse mapping, #drone flights and soil assessments during our Bachelor #StudyProject on landscape ecological investigations in the #Harz mountains⛰️

#Studying #Geography #LandscapeEcology

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SELINA Project @selinaproject.bsky.social · Apr 10

📢 🤝 We are excited to continue our #SELINApartners campaign here!

🔍 Today’s spotlight is on The Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic.

🪴🍃The Ministry has a leading role in the #nature, #biodiversity & #landscape protection.

🌱 Stay tuned as we celebrate our amazing partners!

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