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Patrick Jansen is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Utrecht University. His research focuses on the interactions between wildlife, plants, and people, as well as the consequences of wildlife extirpation, particularly due to bushmeat poaching. Jansen is also interested in wildlife return and rewilding in urban areas. His work aims to bridge the gap between fundamental ecological research and practical challenges in nature conservation and restoration. He conducts studies in regions with natural forests and vegetation, covering both tropical and temperate zones. Key sites for his research include the Barro Colorado Nature Monument in Panama and the Veluwe in the Netherlands. Jansen employs methodologies such as camera trapping to assess wildlife abundance and quantify interactions, and has developed a platform called Agouti to manage and process data from these studies. He participates in international initiatives including European Biodiversa+ and the European Observatory of Wildlife, advocating for effective communication of scientific knowledge to policymakers and the public.
Department of Psychology