Dana Kamphorst

Dana Kamphorst is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Regional Development and Spatial Use. Her work focuses on nature conservation, local governance, and environmental policy, with significant contributions to rural development and agricultural sustainability.

Research Interests:

• Nature conservation and biodiversity in rural areas
• Local governance and policy integration
• Environmental law and land-use planning
• Grassland management and ecological transitions
• Stakeholder discourse in agricultural transformation

Key Projects:

• Active project (2024-2025): Evaluation of land-use instruments in Krimpenerwaard
• Completed projects (2019-2024): Nature-inclusive agriculture initiatives
• Contributor to national rural development programs and farming system analyses