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Michael den Herder works as a Senior researcher in the Bioeconomy Programme at EFI. He holds a PhD in Forest Sciences (2003) from the University of Eastern Finland and a MSc in Biology (1997) from the University of Amsterdam. Before joining EFI, he worked as a researcher at the University of Eastern Finland on several project on the ecological impact of large herbivores, small mammals, forest management and forest fires. At EFI, Michael has worked in several European projects on agroforestry, sustainable supply chains, innovative silvicultural systems and as an Innovation Broker in the Finnish Agroforestry Innovation Network (AFINET). Currently, he is working as a researcher in the FOODLEVERS project (Leverage points for organic and sustainable food systems) and KIBIO project (North Karelia – China cooperation in bioeconomy development).
Key topics: agroforestry; forest ecology; ecosystem services; biodiversity; non-wood forest products