prof. dr. H. (Han) Olff
Hoogleraar Ecologie
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
Facilitation by ecosystem engineers enhances nutrient effects in an intertidal system
Eriksson, B. K., Westra, J., van Gerwen, I., Weerman, E., Zee, E. V., Heide, T. V., Van de Koppel, J., Olff, H., Piersma, T. & Donadi, S. Dec-2017 In : Ecosphere. 8, 12, 12 p., e02051Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Quantifying landscape-level land-use intensity patterns through radar-based remote sensing
Howison, R. A., Piersma, T., Kentie, R., Hooijmeijer, J. C. E. W. & Olff, H. 16-Jan-2018 In : Journal of Applied Ecology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Spatial redistribution of nutrients by large herbivores and dung beetles in a savanna ecosystem
Veldhuis, M. P., Gommers, M. I., Olff, H. & Berg, M. P. Jan-2018 In : Journal of Ecology. 106, 1, p. 422-433 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Sensitivity of functional diversity metrics to sampling intensity
van der Plas, F., van Klink, R., Manning, P., Olff, H. & Fischer, A. Sep-2017 In : Methods in ecology and evolution. 8, 9, p. 1072-1080 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Biotically driven vegetation mosaics in grazing ecosystems: The battle between bioturbation and biocompaction
Howison, R. A., Olff, H., van de Koppel, J. & Smit, C. Aug-2017 In : Ecological monographs. 87, 3, p. 363-378 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Datasets
Replication Data for: Quantifying landscape-level land use intensity patterns through radar-based remote sensing
Howison, R., Piersma, T., Kentie, R., Hooijmeijer, J., Olff, H., University of Groningen, 29-Nov-2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10411/B2VWDH
Dataset
Replication Data for: Biotically driven vegetation mosaics in grazing ecosystems
Howison, R., Olff, H., Koppel, van de, J., Smit, C., University of Groningen, 28-Apr-2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10411/CIYMZG
Dataset
Projects
Waddensleutels
Olff, H., Piersma, T., Eriksson, K., Heide, van der, T., Weerman, E., Christianen, M. & Zee, van der, E.
01/01/2010 → 31/12/2015
Project: Research › National collaboration
AfricanBioServices: Linking biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services in the Great Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem (GSME) - Drivers of change, causalities and sustainable management strategies
Olff, H., Veldhuis, M., Jonge, de, I., Kifugo, S. C., Ojwang, G., Kihwele, E. & Mngulwi, M.
01/06/2015 → 31/08/2019
Project: Research › International collaboration
Metawad
Piersma, T., Olff, H., Govers, L., Crets - Fokkema, W., Reneerkens, J., Oudman, T., Geest ,van der, M., Goeij, de, P., Hooijmeijer, J., Bijleveld, A., Lok, T. & Duijns, S.
01/01/2012 → 31/12/2016
Project: Research › National collaboration
Activities
Hoorzitting provinciale staten ten aanzien van het beheer van de Oostvaardersplassen
Olff, H. (Invited speaker)2-Feb-2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (External organisation)
Olff, H. (Member)2016 → …Activity: Scientific › Membership of network
Press / Media
Met balen hooi naar de plassen
Han Olff, Frans Vera & Jasper Ruifrok
27/02/2018 → 24/03/2018
7 items of media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Minder grazers, meer toeristen naar Oostvaardersplassen
08/01/2017 → 24/01/2017
1 item of media coverage, 2 media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment
حلمة لتعداد الطيور المائية في موريتانيا - تقرير محمد الأمين خطري لقناة الموريتانية (Item about research on Banc d'Arguin, Mauritanian TV)
24/01/2017
1 item of media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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