Michael den Herder
Michael has experience in sustainable land use, agriculture, and forestry, specialising in agroforestry, forest ecology, and ecosystem services. His research focuses on sustainable supply chains, ecological forest management, and plant-animal interactions.
He has contributed to European initiatives mapping agroforestry practices and promoting their benefits for biodiversity and multifunctional landscapes.
Michael is experienced in translating scientific knowledge into practical applications for farmers and foresters, supporting the uptake of innovative practices.
His earlier work examined herbivore impacts across boreal forests and Arctic tundra, ranging from large ungulates to small mammals and insects, providing expertise in biodiversity assessment, grazing ecology, and land-use impact analysis.
Content by this person
How can a forest-based bioeconomy support biodiversity and climate neutrality?
Forests and forestry play a key role in climate change mitigation.
- Sustainable economy
How does forest management affect biodiversity?
Forest management practices influence forest structure and biodiversity in many different ways.
- Resilient forests
Key questions on forests in the EU
This publication compiles key research findings in the form of 12 questions on forests in the EU and the benefits they provide to society.
- Resilient forests
Events this person is speaking at
Designing better support for forest owners: business models & policy tools for sustainability
This workshop is a practical and participatory discussion about what would actually work in Finland in the field of sustainable forest management.
9 December 2026, 09:00–13:00
- Co-created solutions
