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Chris Smit is a Professor of Experimental Conservation Ecology at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on community ecology, emphasizing plant communities and plant-plant interactions. He explores various ecological phenomena such as facilitation, grazing impacts, and vertebrate herbivory. Prof. Smit investigates factors that influence rewilding processes, seed predation, tree recruitment, and the effects of exclosure studies on these dynamics. He has an interest in the ecology of fear, trophic cascades, and predation, particularly concerning the impact of feral cats on ecosystems. His work includes applications of ecological theory in managing half-open woodlands, salt marshes, and semi-arid steppes. Prof. Smit is an active member of several scientific advisory boards and committees and has contributed to the editorial boards of prominent ecology journals. He participates in various ecological meetings and initiatives aimed at advancing ecological knowledge and conservation strategies.
University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands
Leading research and teaching in the field of Experimental Conservation Ecology.
Plant Ecology •
Served as a member of the editorial board until 2020.
Plant Biology •
Served as a member of the editorial board until 2018.
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