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Tim Horstkotte works as an Associate Professor at Umeå University. His research interests revolve around social-ecological systems, particularly the interplay between people and nature, and the effects of land use change and climate change on sub-arctic boreal systems. His interdisciplinary work integrates ecological and ethnographic approaches to understand the consequences of environmental change, with a focus on reindeer husbandry and the management of boreal forests. Participatory research involving reindeer herders is a significant aspect of his work. Furthermore, he is involved in investigating the impacts of climate change on arctic-alpine vegetation, utilizing data collected from long-term monitoring efforts. He leads several research projects, including those focusing on the integration of indigenous and local knowledge to understand Arctic ecosystem change and the implications of exotic tree species on grazing lands for reindeer.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Conducts research and teaches in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.