Thomas Fartmann

Prof. Dr. Thomas Fartmann is a Professor at the University of Osnabrück, leading the Biodiversity and Landscape Ecology research group within the Faculty of Biology. His work focuses on understanding how land-use and climate change impact biodiversity, with particular attention to disturbance events such as windthrows and ecosystem restoration. He investigates plant, insect, and vertebrate communities, employing field studies, modeling, and biodiversity monitoring techniques.

Research priorities include global change ecology, disturbance ecology, and restoration strategies for threatened ecosystems. Recent publications highlight concerns over insect extinctions and the ecological consequences of land-use changes. His methodologies span field experiments, re-survey studies, and laboratory analyses.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his research group collaborates on projects addressing biodiversity crises and conservation strategies. Laboratory and fieldwork form the core of his team’s operations.