Peter Spathelf

Peter Spathelf is a Professor at Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development, specializing in Applied Forestry with a focus on climate change adaptation and sustainable forest management. His work bridges close-to-nature silviculture and forest landscape restoration, particularly in temperate and tropical regions.

• Current research emphasizes forest adaptation to climate change, mixed forest dynamics, and sustainable resource management.
• Active in international projects like ADAPT-Wald-Holz (2023–2028) and European Higher Education in Forest Ecology (2022–2025).
• Key affiliations include roles in the Forstausschuss des Landes Brandenburg, IUFRO working groups, and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.

His publications since 2014 demonstrate expertise in mixed forests, carbon transfer mechanisms, and climate-smart silviculture. Contact: Peter.Spathelf@hnee.de.