Rik De Vreese
Rik holds a master of Applied Biological Sciences - Forest and Land Management at Ghent University and a PhD in Human Ecology (VUBrussels, 2018).
He has been active in the urban forestry science-policy-practice interface since 2000. His research focusses on the relations between humans and woody ecosystems, in the urban and peri-urban sphere. More specifically, Dr De Vreese has been involved in research on integrating ecosystem services in decision-making and urban planning, mainly with a transdisciplinary lens and integrating stakeholders’ perspectives.
Rik is Board Member at the European Forum on Urban Forestry Association (EFUF).
Content by this person
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 spoke at
28th European Forum on Urban Forestry 2026
The Forum is open to all interested in urban forest management, policy, planning and decision-making.
26 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
- Cities
