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Forest & Nature Lab @Ghent University

There is some challenge, though: optical firbes are relatively fragile and prone to damage especially in instable conditions such as in forests.
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The most well-know use-case of optical fibres is internet.
We show that it actually allows us to measure microclimate temperatures at the ultra-high resolution of 25 cm! Since these fibres can be very long, up to 30 km (!), this novel means of environmental monitoring seems super promising.
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
October 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
FornaLab & de ANEKO regenwormenwerkgroep werkten samen met ANB en Bos+ om educatieve filmpjes en ander materiaal te ontwikkelen die het belang van regenwormen voor de natuur uitleggen.
October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
September 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
They went on an adventure at millimeter scale. A picture from the article made it even to the cover page of the issue! Pictures from Kim Verhaeghe.
September 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
These findings highlight how urban landscapes can influence saproxylic arthropods, and reinforce the need to conserve tree-rich habitats in both urban and rural areas.
August 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Across Europe, we found:
📉 Fewer beetles in urban centres, but
🌳 Higher tree cover supports their abundance.
🪶 Interestingly, beetles in city centres had higher wingload, possibly reflecting adaptations to urban environments. Other traits were not impacted.
August 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
To also highlight practical applications, the event was followed by a guided tour of the FORBIO experiment in Zedelgem, where we are actively experimenting with mixing tree species and examining its impact on various forest ecosystem functions.
July 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM