Organisations
Library and Information Management Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Library and Information Management team ensures that researchers are provided with the sources they need – both digital and analogue – to give their projects maximum support with literature data and to have access to as much specific information as possible.
It also provides integrated archive management on the basis of an information management plan, so that all archive documents are stored sustainably, accessed efficiently ...
Biotope Diversity Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Biotope Diversity research group monitors and investigates biodiversity mainly at biotope level, focusing on both terrestrial and aquatic biotopes and paying special attention to Natura 2000 habitats. It designs monitoring networks and mapping and other methods for monitoring biotopes’ conservation status and for the purposes of mandatory reporting to Europe. Besides designing measurement networks, the group also performs some ...
Organisation Support Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Organisation Support Team is responsible for the finances and budget, personnel policy and facility management of the INBO.
AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) University of Antwerp
Department of International public law Ghent University
Fisheries and Aquatic Production Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
This research includes fisheries biology, fishing gear and aquaculture. We study the status of commercial fish stocks and give advice for setting the fishing quota. The ecological and economic effects of (new types of) fishing gear and alternative fishing methods are examined. We study fish/shellfish aquaculture systems at sea as well as in recirculation systems on land. Innovations are implemented using an integrated approach.
Forest Genetic Resources Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The research team Forest genetic resources focuses its research on the adaptability of trees and shrubs to a changing climate. Important themes include the genetic diversity and the sensitivity and tolerance to pests and diseases. Much attention is paid to the identification, characterization, conservation but also the valorisation of the many collections of trees and shrubs that INBO has built up over the years, with the major goal to ...