prof. dr. H. (Han) Olff
Professor of Community and Conservation Ecology
Research
Research units:
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
Agroecology in large scale farming: A research agenda
Tittonell, P., Piñeiro, G., Garibaldi, L. A., Dogliotti, S., Olff, H. & Jobbagy, E. G., 12-Oct-2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Long-term changes in seagrass and benthos at Banc d’Arguin, Mauritania, the premier intertidal system along the East Atlantic Flyway
El-Hacen, E-H. M., Sidi Cheikh, M. A., Bouma, T. J., Olff, H. & Piersma, T., Dec-2020, In : Global Ecology and Conservation. 24, 13 p., e01364.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Measuring centimeter-scale sand ripples using multibeam echosounder backscatter data from the Brown Bank area of the Dutch continental shelf
Koop, L., van der Reijden, K. J., Mestdagh, S., Ysebaert, T., Govers, L. L., Olff, H., Herman, P. M. J., Snellen, M. & Simons, D. G., 9-Dec-2020, In : Geosciences. 10, 12, 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Laat Griend weer wandelen
Govers, L., van der Heide, T., Olff, H., Smeele, Q. & van der Eijk, A., Sep-2017, In : De Levende Natuur. 118, 5, p. 181-187 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Biotic resistance affects growth and reproduction, but not survival of a high-impact woody invader in African savannas
te Beest, M., Mpandza, N. J. & Olff, H., May-2018, In : Journal of Vegetation Science. 29, 3, p. 532-540 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Datasets
Data from: Quantifying water requirements of African ungulates through a combination of functional traits
Kihwele, E. (Creator), Mchomvu, V. (Creator), Owen-Smith, N. (Creator), Hetem, R. (Creator), Hutchinson, M. (Creator), Potter, A. (Creator), Olff, H. (Creator) & Veldhuis, M. (Creator), Dryad Digital Repository, 29-Jan-2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.2jm63xsk0
Dataset
Data from: Earthworm activity and availability for meadow birds is restricted in intensively managed grasslands
Onrust, J. (Creator), Wymenga, E. (Creator), Piersma, T. (Creator) & Olff, H. (Creator), Dryad Digital Repository, 13-Feb-2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.0gn43fr
Dataset
Data from: Cross-boundary human impacts compromise the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
Veldhuis, M. (Creator) & Olff, H. (Creator), University of Groningen, 1-Apr-2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.b303788/1
Dataset
Projects
Restoration of the island of Griend
Olff, H., Piersma, T., Govers, L., Heide, van der, T., Penning, E. & Hijner, N.
01/07/2016 → 01/07/2020
Project: Research
Waders of the Bijagos: Securing the ecological integrity of the Bijagos archipelago as a key site for waders along the East Atlantic Flyway
Govers, L., Olff, H., El- Hacen, H. & Leurs, G.
01/12/2017 → 01/12/2020
Project: Research
DISCLOSE: DIstribution, StruCture and functioning of LOw-resilience benthic communities and habitats of the Dutch North SEa
Olff, H., Govers, L., Reijden, van der, K., Rijnsdorp, A., van der Sluis, C. & Bakker, J.
01/03/2016 → 01/06/2020
Project: Research
Activities
The Collective Landscape
Han Olff (Advisor), Theunis Piersma (Advisor), Raymond Klaassen (Advisor), Selin Ersoy (Advisor), Henk Folmer (Advisor), Allert Bijleveld (Advisor), Roeland Bom (Advisor), Christian Smit (Advisor), Yvonne Kahlert (Advisor) & Laura Govers (Advisor)
28-Sep-2019 → 5-Jan-2020Activity: Consultancy › Outreach › Popular
Waddenplastic.nl
Laura Govers (Advisor), Tjisse van der Heide (Advisor) & Han Olff (Advisor)
8-Jun-2019Activity: Consultancy › Outreach › Popular
Press / Media
Manure injection detrimental to meadow birds
Jeroen Onrust, Theunis Piersma & Han Olff
08/03/2019 → 11/12/2020
16 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research › Academic
‘Uitsterven diersoorten minder massaal dan gedacht’: nieuwe waarheid of rekentruc?
18/11/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Academic
Hoogleraar ecologie: 'Tijd voor kwaliteitsslag in agrarisch gebied'
04/11/2020 → 05/11/2020
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional
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