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Alexandra Klein

@naturealexk.bsky.social
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Nature Conservation & Landscape Ecology at Uni Freiburg. Sustainable farming, functional biodiversity, bee-flower interplay 🚵‍♀️ @naturealexk@freiburg.social at Mastodon

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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Are you a farmer, scientist, politician or simply someone interested in pollinators? Our Pollinator Restoration ToolBox is filled with resources that can help you plan, take action and help to restore pollinators. Test it here and let us know what you think!👉 restpoll-toolbox.eu/browse-tools/
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
💡Think you can guess the bee by their scent? Put your senses to the test and try out our new Bee Scent Quiz👇 restpoll.eu/e-learning/
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What is your favourite measure for pollinators? Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein shares her favourite measure: hedgerows!🐝🌿
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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Don't miss this opportunity! #academicmom
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Jeroen van der Sluijs @jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
What do bees smell like? Take the @restpoll.bsky.social bee-scent quiz #pollinators restpoll.eu/e-learning/
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E-learning - RestPoll
Explore pollinators and restoration with our e-learning tools Discover a range of digital and interactive tools designed to deepen your understanding of pollinators and effective restoration measures....
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VALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 25/03/2026
@naturealexk.bsky.social, coordinator of the @restpoll.bsky.social, presented the project and its objectives at #VALORmeets2026 🐝 VALOR and RestPoll work closely together, strengthening collaboration across projects. 🤝 👉 Check out the RestPoll e-learning platform: restpoll.eu/e-learning/
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Benjamin Wildermuth @bmwildermuth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Wow! 😮
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Hummeln verbreiten tödliches Virus unter Honigbienen share.google/RUxLLZbjGwW7...
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Hummeln verbreiten tödliches Virus unter Honigbienen | MDR.DE
Hallenser Forscher haben das Viren-Netzwerk auf Wiesen untersucht. Das Ergebnis: Die Steinhummel überträgt ein Virus, das für sie selbst harmlos, für Honigbienen aber tödlich ist.
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VALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 25/03/2026
📢Day 2 of #VALORmeets2026 is underway! The morning session opened with Bethan Henderson (@unepwcmc.bsky.social), who shared insights from a user needs study on pollinator tools, conducted with @restpoll.bsky.social. She further reviewed the ENCORE tool, including potential future development. 🛠️🐝
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VALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 24/03/2026
👉73% of globally traded crops depend on pollinators. 👉36% of global food production depends on pollination. At VALOR AGM1, @naturealexk.bsky.social presented updates to the crop pollination dependence database and plans for its upcoming publication. #VALORmeets2026
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Prof. Jeff Ollerton @jeffollerton.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Last week I posted a #preprint entitled “The global relationship between flowering plant and #pollinator diversity holds true across scales, latitude, and human influence”. I was not prepared for what happened after it went live on 2nd March! Read more here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2026/03/12/t...
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The global relationship between flowering plant and pollinator diversity…and what they don’t tell you about posting preprints!
Last week I posted a preprint on the platform Research Square of a new manuscript entitled “The global relationship between flowering plant and pollinator diversity holds true across scales, …
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Not every striped pollinator is a bee #hoverflies #pollinators #Syrphidae
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Science Magazine @science.org · 06/03/2026
Insects living in the lowland tropics have evolved to deal with brutal heat. But many of them are close to their limit, according to a massive study that assessed the heat tolerance of hundreds of species. scim.ag/406Y5yh
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Many heat-stressed tropical insects are reaching their limits
Vast study in Peru and Kenya confirms limited defenses against rising temperatures, redoubling climate concerns
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
‪A few more memories from #ECTE2026 in Passau! 🌍🌿 We had a great time connecting with the tropical ecology community. It was great to see so many early-career researchers presenting their work! Many thanks to the organizers of the fantastic conference! 📸© Ina Voshage @soctropecol.bsky.social
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Eieiei 🔥
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Some bees collect pollen by pressing and rubbing their entire bodies against flowers, a behavior scientists classify as body-rubbing pollen collection. To the human eye, it looks like bees are literally taking a pollen bath!🥰 📚Portman et al. (2019), Journal of Hymenoptera Research
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We’re excited to share a new policy brief from the RestPoll project showing what really works to protect pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. This new brief brings together expert knowledge on practical solutions that make a real difference. 📄 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Restoring pollinators in Europe: Evidence-based actions for Nature Restoration Plans
This brief summarizes expert knowledge on what really works to protect pollinators. To guide and assist national governments and other relevant governmental bodies in the endeavor to stop and reverse ...
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🐝 RestPoll partners from the University of Reading are co-designing a pollinator-friendly eco-label and interviewing actors across the food supply chain. We’re especially looking to speak with: • Retailers • Producers Interested or know someone who might be? Feel free to reach out!
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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🚨 New perspective piece - How to face Environmental crises? By aligning actions across roles, ecologists & environmental scientists can do more for a sustainable future, and professional societies can help them! 📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/3d1GZZL
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Universität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 02/03/2026
Ein neuer Policy Brief des EU-Projekts RestPoll unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein | @naturealexk.bsky.social gibt Empfehlungen an die EU-Mitgliedstaaten, mit welchen Renaturierungsmaßnahmen sie Bestäuber wie Wildbienen am effektivsten fördern können. ufr.link/renaturierung…
Nahaufnahme einer Hummel an weißer Blüte mit Text: „Bestäuberschutz: Empfehlungen für EU-Renaturierungspläne“.
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Policy brief "Restoring pollinators in Europe" Within our EU-funded project RestPoll, we bring together scientific evidence in a new policy brief that identifies the most effective renaturation measures to support... alexandra-m-klein.com/policy-brief-…
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Well deserved poster award for @entomassi.bsky.social 👍 👏 🤗
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Massimo Martini @entomassi.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Looking forward to showcase some of my work and to meet like-minded ecologists from all over 🌿🐝🐜
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Florian Schnabel @mixedforests.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This is a publication I believe all ecologists should read and discuss. How often have you asked yourself: Are we impactful enough in times of multiple environmental crises? A collaborative effort of #ANdiNa besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Strengthening responsibilities to face global crises: A call to ecologists, environmental scientists and their societies
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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Massimo Martini @entomassi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Excited to present my research at #ECTE2026. If you're interested in how biodiversity-ecosystem functioning #BEF relationships can change over the course of a decade, come to HS5 at 14:30 on Thursday! 🌿🐝🕙 @soctropecol.bsky.social @unipassauresearch.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de @dfg.de
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Most interesting voice and facts by Lynn Dicks about insects and regenerative agriculture 👍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZRT...
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Does Regenerative Agriculture Actually Work?
YouTube video by Deep Seed
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Andrew Straw @andrewstraw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Using our bee-tracking drone, we discovered that honey bees 🐝 have highly precise and individual routes. Now published at @currentbiology.bsky.social : doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
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Universität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 17/02/2026
Team der #UniFreiburg um Prof. Dr. @andrewstraw.bsky.social hat untersucht, wie #Honigbienen navigieren. Die Forschenden fanden heraus, dass jedes Tier eine eigene bevorzugte Route hat und diese sehr präzise abfliegt – visuelle Orientierungspunkte wie Bäume helfen dabei. ➡️ ufr.link/bienennavigation
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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
#BSC launches its first podcast series within the #PREMIERE project! 🎉 The podcast format creates space to explore not only what works, but why it matters, preparing #multi-actor project proposals. 🎙️Listen to the podcast: lnkd.in/d3tNczgf 🔗Read more on our blog: lnkd.in/dEg4saTe #MAA | #EUProjects
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VALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 04/02/2026
Dive into #VALORpartners with Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg. In this short video, @naturealexk.bsky.social explains their unique role and expertise within the project. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdO... #HorizonEurope
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#VALORpartners: Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg
YouTube video by VALOR Project
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Forest biodiversity experiments test how tree species richness improves the productivity & functioning of forests. After 30 years, there are now 45 experiments worldwide! A new synthesis on 30 years of research: Liu et al. 2026: doi.org/10.1038/s443... #TreeDivNet #BEF-China #MultiTroph
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Bartosz Bartkowski @bartoszbartk.com · 13/01/2026
🔗🇩🇪 recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/33...
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Studentische Hilfskraft (d/m/w): Zielkonflikte in multifunktionalen Agrarlandschaften
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Quelle: Bayerischer Rundfunk search.app/JatZJ
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Fühlen Insekten Schmerz? - Ein neuer Blick auf die Sechsbeiner - IQ - Wissenschaft und Forschung | BR Podcast
Insekten sind mehr als kleine Roboter. Sie können lernen, abwägen und Unangenehmes aushalten. Aber können sie auch Schmerz empfinden? Und wenn ja: Was bedeutet das für unseren Umgang mit ihnen? Ein Po...
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
What a great project 😊
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RestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
📢 New Publication! We are excited to share that the RestPoll proposal has been officially published in @riojournal.com and is available online! 🎉 Discover the project's visions, goals, and what it promises for pollinator research and conservation 🐝 👉 Read it here: riojournal.com/articles.php...
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Article about our book in the GfÖ news magazine alexandra-m-klein.com/article-about…
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
TEDx talk alexandra-m-klein.com/tedx-talk
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Uni Göttingen @uni-goettingen.de · 15/12/2025
Wie lassen sich Europas #Agrarlandschaften so wiederherstellen, dass die #Ökosysteme und auch die #Gesellschaft profitieren? Forschende haben Empfehlungen für eine sozial inklusive Umsetzung der neuen EU-Verordnung veröffentlicht. Mehr: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/3240.html...
Die Etablierung von Bäumen und Sträuchern auf Agrarflächen wie hier auf dem Hof Werragut in Eschwege bietet die Möglichkeit, verarmte Agrarlandschaften zu renaturieren und gleichzeitig die landwirtschaftliche Produktion fortzuführen und zu diversifizieren – Foto: Tobias Plieninger
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Benjamin Wildermuth @bmwildermuth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
New study on arthropod declines @natecoevo.nature.com 🪲 In two time series @jena-experiment.bsky.social & @bexplo.bsky.social we show how community (dis)assembly underpins local biomass declines. It mostly boils down to species loss, with identity losing relevance. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Arthropod species loss underpins biomass declines - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Insects are declining in many regions. Here the authors show that arthropod biomass losses in Jena Experiment and Biodiversity Exploratories time series are driven more by species loss than by species...
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Hey plant guys. Just remind you that wild bees are sleeping now. Or is climate change pushing you to flower?
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RiffReporter @riffreporter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Natural history museum Oxford
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Quelle: SZ.de search.app/7j98j
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Aktuelle Nachrichten und Kommentare
Nachrichten aus Deutschland und aller Welt mit Kommentaren und Hintergrundberichten.
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Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Dominique Gravel from University of Sherbrooke explained how to predict the effect of species loss on ecosystem functioning in complex systems. #redundancy vs #complementarity. What a pity, he could not be with us in person!
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Georg Albert, our synthesis postdoc, shiws how species interactions shape (multi) functions in the BEF-China experiment.
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Universität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 15/10/2025
Freiburger Doktorand*innen Alessandro Mainardi & Claudia Viganò klettern in #Ecuador in die Baumkronen, um das „geheime Leben“ tropischer Wälder zu erforschen. Dabei untersuchen sie ökologische Mechanismen & erste Auswirkungen des Klimawandels. ufr.link/regenwald-ecuador #Forstgenetik #Klimawandel
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The start of a hopefully successful week of collaboration and research exchange 🔥 at our joint conference of #TreeDi 🌳and #MultiTroph 🐜🪲🕷 at the #idiv, Leipzig.
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multitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Helge Bruelheide @idiv-research.bsky.social uses Confucius show how learning wisdom.
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