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Georg Winkel is a professor and chairholder at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in the interaction between humans and nature, particularly in forest conservation policy. Raised in a nature-loving family in the Mosel Valley of Western Germany, he studied Forest Sciences at the University of Freiburg, spending a semester at ETH Zurich, and received his PhD and Habilitation in forest environmental policy. His research encompasses the coordination of large-scale international consortia, closely interacting with policymakers and land managers across Europe. Winkel has contributed to extensive debates on forest environmental controversies, notably during his time at the University of California, Berkeley, and with the European Forest Institute. Since joining WUR in January 2022, he has published around 80 peer-reviewed academic papers, focusing on the science-policy interface related to environmental issues. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to advance understanding of pressing land use and environmental challenges.
European Forest Institute • Finland
Led the research programme regarding the social aspects of forest-related issues.
European Forest Institute • Bonn
Established new research programmes focusing on resilience and governance.
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