GreenBalance
@greenbalance.bsky.social
Positive und negative Gesundheitswirkungen der städtischen Biodiversität.
Region Köln/Bonn
https://greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/ 🌍
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Region Köln/Bonn
https://greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/ 🌍
🕷 Haben Sie eine Zecke gefunden?:
https://greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/zeckenstudie/
🌲 Forest soils – underrated climate protectors 🌍
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures CO₂, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.
#PlantSky #GreenBalance
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures CO₂, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.
#PlantSky #GreenBalance
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🌲 Forest soils – underrated climate protectors 🌍
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures CO₂, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.
#PlantSky #GreenBalance
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures CO₂, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.
#PlantSky #GreenBalance
🌳 Old-growth trees like this one are biodiversity hubs 🌿
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎
October 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🌳 Old-growth trees like this one are biodiversity hubs 🌿
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎
🌲 Forest canopies like these are not just scenic—they're powerful carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and climate regulators.
🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.
#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature
🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.
#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature
October 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🌲 Forest canopies like these are not just scenic—they're powerful carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and climate regulators.
🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.
#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature
🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.
#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature
This ancient Olea europaea specimen exhibits extreme secondary growth, indicative of an age potentially exceeding 1,000 years. Its lignified, contorted trunk structure reflects centuries of cambial activity, drought adaptation, and environmental stress.
#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky
#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This ancient Olea europaea specimen exhibits extreme secondary growth, indicative of an age potentially exceeding 1,000 years. Its lignified, contorted trunk structure reflects centuries of cambial activity, drought adaptation, and environmental stress.
#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky
#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky
Tiny stream, big impact.
Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky
Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Tiny stream, big impact.
Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky
Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky
The beneficial effects of urban forests on residents' health are well-documented. Establishing links between specific characteristics of green spaces and patterns of visitor use has been shown to enhance the observed associations between green space quality and public health outcomes. 🌳🏡 #PlantSky
September 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The beneficial effects of urban forests on residents' health are well-documented. Establishing links between specific characteristics of green spaces and patterns of visitor use has been shown to enhance the observed associations between green space quality and public health outcomes. 🌳🏡 #PlantSky
📷 Temperate freshwater–forest ecotone:
A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍
#PlantSky #GreenHeart
A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍
#PlantSky #GreenHeart
September 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📷 Temperate freshwater–forest ecotone:
A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍
#PlantSky #GreenHeart
A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍
#PlantSky #GreenHeart
🌳 One large tree = a living ecosystem.
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏
#PlantSky #Gardening
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏
#PlantSky #Gardening
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌳 One large tree = a living ecosystem.
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏
#PlantSky #Gardening
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏
#PlantSky #Gardening
🌊🌲 Riparian forests act as natural biofilters for freshwater reservoirs. Vegetation reduces sediment & nutrient runoff, stabilizes banks, regulates microclimate, and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Protecting these buffers safeguards water quality & ecosystem services. #GreenSky #Plants #Gardening
September 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🌊🌲 Riparian forests act as natural biofilters for freshwater reservoirs. Vegetation reduces sediment & nutrient runoff, stabilizes banks, regulates microclimate, and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Protecting these buffers safeguards water quality & ecosystem services. #GreenSky #Plants #Gardening
🌳 Schatten ist Leben.
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚
#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚
#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz
August 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🌳 Schatten ist Leben.
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚
#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚
#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz
🌿✨ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bäche, sattes Grün und stille Rückzugsorte.
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature
August 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🌿✨ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bäche, sattes Grün und stille Rückzugsorte.
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature
Lush lakeside meadows like these are hotspots for tick populations, especially *Ixodes ricinus* or castor bean tick.
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance
July 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Lush lakeside meadows like these are hotspots for tick populations, especially *Ixodes ricinus* or castor bean tick.
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance
Urban green spaces are essential.
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.
Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.
Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance
July 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Urban green spaces are essential.
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.
Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.
Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance
Exposure to natural environments like alpine landscapes has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, improve cognitive function, and support mental health.
A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature
More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C
A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature
More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C
May 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Exposure to natural environments like alpine landscapes has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, improve cognitive function, and support mental health.
A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature
More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C
A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature
More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C
Sun’s out, PhDs out 🌞
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳
Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.
Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳
Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.
Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡
May 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sun’s out, PhDs out 🌞
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳
Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.
Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳
Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.
Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡
Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? 🕷️
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!
May 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? 🕷️
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!
Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Köln gehabt? 🕷️
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!
May 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Köln gehabt? 🕷️
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!
Shade ecology in action:
A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance
A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance
May 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Shade ecology in action:
A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance
A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance
Water, trees, air, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems are essential components for sustaining life on Earth.
The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳
The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳
May 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Water, trees, air, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems are essential components for sustaining life on Earth.
The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳
The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳
🌿 Nature in Perfect Balance 🌿
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡
#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡
#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving
April 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🌿 Nature in Perfect Balance 🌿
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡
#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡
#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving
Forest edges are home to many endangered plants and animals. Their herbs, bushes and small trees form an existentially important, structurally rich habitat.
Forest edges can also be a stepping stone for the dispersal of species and contribute to biotope networking. 🌿🌳
#PlantSky #Nature #GreenSky
Forest edges can also be a stepping stone for the dispersal of species and contribute to biotope networking. 🌿🌳
#PlantSky #Nature #GreenSky
April 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 Der AK #MedGeo & die AG #Raum #Gesundheit laden zur digitalen #Ringvorlesung ein! 🏥🌍
📅 25.4.–25.7. | 🕐 Freitags, 13–14 Uhr
🔎 „Grundlagen der Gesundheits- & Medizinischen Geographie“
🎓 Für Studierende & alle Interessierten | 💻 Kostenlos & digital
Infos & Anmeldung: lnkd.in/esr4ByqQ
#GreenSky
📅 25.4.–25.7. | 🕐 Freitags, 13–14 Uhr
🔎 „Grundlagen der Gesundheits- & Medizinischen Geographie“
🎓 Für Studierende & alle Interessierten | 💻 Kostenlos & digital
Infos & Anmeldung: lnkd.in/esr4ByqQ
#GreenSky
April 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📢 Der AK #MedGeo & die AG #Raum #Gesundheit laden zur digitalen #Ringvorlesung ein! 🏥🌍
📅 25.4.–25.7. | 🕐 Freitags, 13–14 Uhr
🔎 „Grundlagen der Gesundheits- & Medizinischen Geographie“
🎓 Für Studierende & alle Interessierten | 💻 Kostenlos & digital
Infos & Anmeldung: lnkd.in/esr4ByqQ
#GreenSky
📅 25.4.–25.7. | 🕐 Freitags, 13–14 Uhr
🔎 „Grundlagen der Gesundheits- & Medizinischen Geographie“
🎓 Für Studierende & alle Interessierten | 💻 Kostenlos & digital
Infos & Anmeldung: lnkd.in/esr4ByqQ
#GreenSky
Did you know that the forest is a habitat for countless animal and plant species? Around 4,300 plant and fungus species and more than 6,700 animal species live in our Central European forests. Around 200K plants and millions of animal species live in the tropical rainforests!🌲🌳 #nature #greensky
March 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Did you know that in a handful of soil there are up to 100 billion bacterial cells, 50 km of fungal filaments (hyphae), 10,000 living creatures mites and nematodes, and up to 100 worms and isopods? Forests protect and promote healthy soil.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀
#greenspace #plantsky #greensky #ecosystems #science
#greenspace #plantsky #greensky #ecosystems #science
March 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Did you know that in a handful of soil there are up to 100 billion bacterial cells, 50 km of fungal filaments (hyphae), 10,000 living creatures mites and nematodes, and up to 100 worms and isopods? Forests protect and promote healthy soil.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀
#greenspace #plantsky #greensky #ecosystems #science
#greenspace #plantsky #greensky #ecosystems #science
It does not always need scientific proof that something is good for us. Just follow nature's invitation, sit down and experience in your own body how good it is, the forest will convince you.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀💚
#greenspace #GreenHeartGardening #PlantSky #Nature
#greenspace #GreenHeartGardening #PlantSky #Nature
March 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It does not always need scientific proof that something is good for us. Just follow nature's invitation, sit down and experience in your own body how good it is, the forest will convince you.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀💚
#greenspace #GreenHeartGardening #PlantSky #Nature
#greenspace #GreenHeartGardening #PlantSky #Nature