Antje Stöckmann

Antje Stöckmann is Professor of Nature and Resource Conservation at Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development since 1995, with a career spanning over 30 years in conservation science, river ecology, and sustainable agriculture. Her work integrates academic research with practical policy implementation across German landscapes.

Education:

• Diplom-Biologin (Master of Biology), Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (1986)
• Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in Biology, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (1991)

Her research focuses on river ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes, and sustainable land-use practices. She pioneered wilderness concepts in grazing ecology and carrion studies, emphasizing process protection in open landscapes. Her approach bridges theoretical conservation frameworks with on-ground management solutions for rivers and farmlands.

Recent publications (2021-2022) reveal a strategic shift toward digital innovation in environmental education, featuring VR biodiversity tours and interactive otter habitat storyboards. Concurrently, she explores agroforestry as a conflict-resolution tool between agriculture and conservation, particularly through hedgerow management revival.

Professional Leadership:

• Nature Conservation Advisory Board, Märkisch-Oderland district (since 2015)
• German Society for Limnology (DGL) member (since 1991)
• Initiator of "ARGE Beweidung" grazing management network (2007-2010)
• Expert reviewer for research funding bodies and journals (since 1998)