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
The abiotic template for the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park's landscape heterogeneity
Howison, R. A., Olff, H., Owen-Smith, N., Cromsigt, J. P. G. M. & Archibald, S., 2-Mar-2017, Conserving Africa's Mega-Diversity in the Anthropocene: The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Story. Cambridge University Press, p. 33-55 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
The interactive role of predation, competition and habitat conditions in structuring an intertidal bivalve population
de Fouw, J., van der Zee, E. M., van Gils, J. A., Eriksson, B. K., Weerman, E. J., Donadi, S., van der Veer, H. W., Olff, H., Piersma, T. & van der Heide, T., Feb-2020, In : Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 523, 7 p., 151267.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Small herbivores slow down species loss up to 22 years but only at early successional stage
Chen, Q., Howison, R. A., Bakker, J. P., Alberti, J., Kuijper, D. P. J., Olff, H. & Smit, C., 26-Jul-2019, In : Journal of Ecology. 107, p. 2688-2696 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Large herbivore assemblages in a changing climate: Incorporating water dependence and thermoregulation
Veldhuis, M. P., Kihwele, E. S., Ogutu, J. O., Hoperaft, J. G. C., Owen-Smith, N. & Olff, H., Oct-2019, In : Ecology Letters. 22, 10, p. 1536-1546 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Conservation: Beyond population growth - Response
Ogutu, J. O., Veldhuis, M. P., Morrison, T. A., Hopcraft, J. G. C. & Olff, H., 12-Jul-2019, In : Science. 365, 6449, p. 133-134 2 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
Veldhuis, M. (Creator), Kihwele, E. (Creator), Mchomvu, V. (Creator), Owen-Smith, N. (Creator), Hetem, R. (Creator), Hutchinson, M. (Creator), Potter, A. (Creator), Olff, H. (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
LNV: Lunch meeting to elaborate on conclusions from 'North Sea demersal fisheries prefer specific benthic habitats'
Karin Reijden, van der (Advisor), Niels T. Hintzen (Advisor), Han Olff (Advisor)14-Mar-2019Activity: Consultancy › Professional
Press / Media
'Uitspraak over herten Oostvaardersplassen waarschuwing voor provincies'
Frans Vera & Han Olff
12/11/2019 → 25/01/2020
3 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
The Serengeti-Mara squeeze – One of the world’s most iconic ecosystems under pressure
Michiel Veldhuis, Han Olff & Gordon Ojwang
28/03/2019 → 24/01/2020
62 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research › Academic
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