🌳 Old-growth trees like this one are biodiversity hubs 🌿 Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators. Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience. #Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎

🌲 Forest canopies like these are not just scenic—they're powerful carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and climate regulators. 🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones. #GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature

This ancient Olea europaea specimen exhibits extreme secondary growth, indicative of an age potentially exceeding 1,000 years. Its lignified, contorted trunk structure reflects centuries of cambial activity, drought adaptation, and environmental stress. #PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky

Tiny stream, big impact. Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧 Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems. #Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky

The beneficial effects of urban forests on residents' health are well-documented. Establishing links between specific characteristics of green spaces and patterns of visitor use has been shown to enhance the observed associations between green space quality and public health outcomes. 🌳🏡 #PlantSky

📷 Temperate freshwater–forest ecotone: A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍 #PlantSky #GreenHeart

🌳 One large tree = a living ecosystem. Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %. Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏 #PlantSky #Gardening

🌊🌲 Riparian forests act as natural biofilters for freshwater reservoirs. Vegetation reduces sediment & nutrient runoff, stabilizes banks, regulates microclimate, and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Protecting these buffers safeguards water quality & ecosystem services. #GreenSky #Plants #Gardening

🌳 Schatten ist Leben. Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben. Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚 #GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz

We are looking for a professor in Urban and Regional Geography @unibonn.bsky.social starting Oct. 1, 2026. The application deadline is Sept. 28, 2026. www.geographie.uni-bonn.de/de/medien-fo... Please share this with your colleagues!

🌿✨ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bäche, sattes Grün und stille Rückzugsorte. Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature

Lush lakeside meadows like these are hotspots for tick populations, especially *Ixodes ricinus* or castor bean tick. Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in Central Europe🌿🧬 #TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance

Urban green spaces are essential. This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities. Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱 #PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance

Mehr und mehr Evidenz für postakute Infektionssyndrome, hier Lyme Borreliose. Es ist höchste Zeit für einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Medizin.

📢 Wir stellen ein! Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) #Stellenangebot #Jobs #Karriere #Wissenschaft

🔬 Wir suchen Verstärkung im Labor! Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d) #Stellenausschreibung #Jobs #Karriere

Another great paper! "Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa" by Britta Klagge, Benedikt Walker, Linus Kalvelage and Clemens Greiner ‪@crctrr228.bsky.social‬ @unicologne.bsky.social‬ in Geroforum www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #geosky #geography

Exposure to natural environments like alpine landscapes has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, improve cognitive function, and support mental health. A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative. #GreenBalance #Nature More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C

Sun’s out, PhDs out 🌞 Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳 Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core. Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡

Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? 🕷️ Report it to our GreenBalance project! Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces. 👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb... More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de Thanks for your support!

Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Köln gehabt? 🕷️ Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt! Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen. 👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb... Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!

Shade ecology in action: A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐 #Agroecology #GreenBalance

Application is still possible until May 18! ⬇️

Water, trees, air, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems are essential components for sustaining life on Earth. The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳

🌿 Nature in Perfect Balance 🌿 A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡 #GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving

Forest edges are home to many endangered plants and animals. Their herbs, bushes and small trees form an existentially important, structurally rich habitat. Forest edges can also be a stepping stone for the dispersal of species and contribute to biotope networking. 🌿🌳 #PlantSky #Nature #GreenSky

📢 Der AK #MedGeo & die AG #Raum #Gesundheit laden zur digitalen #Ringvorlesung ein! 🏥🌍 📅 25.4.–25.7. | 🕐 Freitags, 13–14 Uhr 🔎 „Grundlagen der Gesundheits- & Medizinischen Geographie“ 🎓 Für Studierende & alle Interessierten | 💻 Kostenlos & digital Infos & Anmeldung: lnkd.in/esr4ByqQ #GreenSky

Research Alert! Our latest study reveals the surprising reasons why portable air purifiers may not be living up to their promise in daycare settings. Dive into the findings and learn how to maximize their effectiveness: doi.org/10.1016/j.ss... #COVID19 #Prevention #ChildHealth

Did you know that the forest is a habitat for countless animal and plant species? Around 4,300 plant and fungus species and more than 6,700 animal species live in our Central European forests. Around 200K plants and millions of animal species live in the tropical rainforests!🌲🌳 #nature #greensky

Did you know that in a handful of soil there are up to 100 billion bacterial cells, 50 km of fungal filaments (hyphae), 10,000 living creatures mites and nematodes, and up to 100 worms and isopods? Forests protect and promote healthy soil.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀 #greenspace #plantsky #greensky #ecosystems #science

It does not always need scientific proof that something is good for us. Just follow nature's invitation, sit down and experience in your own body how good it is, the forest will convince you.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀💚 #greenspace #GreenHeartGardening #PlantSky #Nature

Forests The sight of the forest is enough to cause blood pressure to drop, the pulse to slow down and the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol to decrease, the physicians J. Lee and Bum-Yin Park have measured in test subjects in several field studies in Japanese forests. #nature #science

Such places are welcome islands for biodiversity and should not be missing in any garden. Everyone can and should do something to make it easier for nature and ourselves.💚🌱🌿☘️🌲🌳🍀💚 #nature #greenspace #bonn #cologne

📢📢 Only two weeks left to submit your abstract for the ECMN conference in Bonn (8-10 July 2025)! 86 colleagues have already submitted theirs! Here is a FAQ page and the submission form: www.climatemobilities.network/ecmn25/ Hope to see you along the Rhine River in Bonn this summer!!!

EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 0.6% in Q3 2024 📉, while the economy grew 1.3% 📈 ✅ 16 EU countries cut emissions - 🇦🇹 (-7.8%) led the way! ✅ Biggest sectoral reductions: Electricity & gas (-6.7%) A cleaner, stronger economy is possible! 🌍

The search for peace and strength finds its fulfilment in the forest. Nevertheless, it is astonishing that while we are relaxing, billions of microorganisms, bacteria, worms and insects are doing their work and providing the basis for our survival in this tranquility.💚☘️🌱🌿🌲🌳 #greenspace #forest

[Buenos días] Nature’s palette is endless 🌿🌸 Every shade, every hue, telling a story of beauty, life, and harmony. 🌈✨ There’s magic in the way colors breathe life into the world around us. #painting #acrylic #nature #sciart #science

The beauty of symbiosis in nature 🧵 1. The thinner tree was cut down years ago, and the larger one has been supporting and feeding it since then. They "wake up" together in the spring and "go to sleep" together in the autumn. This natural phenomenon is known as inosculation.

Did you know that the forest is a habitat for countless animal and plant species? Around 4,300 plant and fungus species and more than 6,700 animal species live in our Central European forests. Around 200K plants and millions of animal species live in the tropical rainforests!🌲🌳

Mit einer neuen Natur- und Klimaschutzoffensive für Nord- und Ostsee wollen @gruene.de #Klimaschutz, #Meeresnaturschutz u. #Küstennaturschutz gemeinsam denken. Das ist in diesen Zeiten notwendiger denn je – aber ist die Offensive offensiv genug? Unsere Analyse 🧵 ⤵️ [1/6]

🌟 Happy #InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsInScience! Today, we celebrate the brilliant women and girls breaking barriers in STEM. Let’s empower each other to chase our dreams and embrace our passions. Your ideas have the power to shape a brighter future! 💖🔭 #EmpowerWomen #WomenInScience

Oxygen is released into the atmosphere during photosynthesis. At night, some is consumed again by the tree. But the tree releases more oxygen than it needs itself. Deciduous forests release 15 to./year/ha of oxygen, coniferous forests up to 30 to./year/ha into the atmosphere.🌳🌲

Reflect The special importance of the forest for clean drinking water. Due to the purifying effect of the forest, two thirds of the drinking water can be used completely naturally and without treatment directly from the wells or springs.💚🌱🌿☘️🌳🌲🍀💚

With 2024 coming in at or above #1o5C, and a run of 12 months to June 2024 where monthly warming was at or above 1.5°C, questions are coming about whether or not the longer-term 1.5°C limit set out in the Paris Agreement has been reached. 2 papers out today look at these Qs. 🧵👇

#Biodiversity has many benefits when it comes to good health and well-being, such as: 🌡 Reducing the impacts of hashtag#ClimateChange 🦠 Preventing infectious diseases 🍎 Provisioning water, food and clean air 💙 And much more! Learn more ➡️ cbd.int/health/

🌾🌱🌍🍄🌺🌳🧪 Starting this week 14:00 GMT February 12. Botanical University Challenge #BUC2025 Round 1. Thirty-one teams. How many will be in Round 2? Watch on YouTube! Play along with the teams. Can you do better than them? youtube.com/@BotanicalUn...

Die #Landwirtschaft trägt zur Biodiversitäts- und Klimakrise bei und leidet gleichzeitig darunter. Die CDU muss sich für eine ökosoziale Agrarwende einsetzen. #cdupt25

We use tons of plastic — from packaging to toys and everyday tools. But where does it all go? Unfortunately, much of it makes its way to the ocean, causing harm to marine life. Once there, it doesn't break down easily & continues to pollute ecosystems.

Every business relies on nature and so they’re critical to delivering a #NaturePositive world by 2030. What are the meaningful steps companies can take to help reverse #biodiversity loss? 🔎 Assess 🎯 Commit ⚙️ Transform 📊 Disclose

🌿🌊Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high #biodiversity!🦆 But they're disappearing fast: over 85% of the world's wetlands have already been lost.🐸 @ipbes.net