PhD defence

Pollinator conservation in agricultural landscapes: From shortcomings to solutions

PhD candidate GA (Gabriella) Bishop MSc (Gabriella)
Promotor prof.dr.ir. D (David) Kleijn
Co-promotor dr.ir. TPM (Thijs) Fijen
Organisation Wageningen University, Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation
Date

Mon 9 December 2024 15:30 to 17:00

Venue Omnia, building number 105
Hoge Steeg 2
105
6708 PH Wageningen
+31 (0) 317 - 484500
Room Auditorium

Summary

Pollinators provide essential ecosystem services to both natural and agricultural systems, but have experienced declines due to intensive agricultural practices and habitat loss. This thesis explores how pollinator conservation in agricultural landscapes can be improved at local and landscape scales. The roles of habitat quantity and quality within agricultural fields and semi-natural habitats are considered to understand how pollinators can be successfully promoted by management practices.