Elisabeth Wiedenegger

Elisabeth Wiedenegger M.Sc. is a researcher at the Institute of Zoology, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her research focuses on soil ecology and biodiversity with particular emphasis on earthworm populations and their relationship to agricultural practices.

Her research interests include soil ecology, earthworm biology, soil biodiversity assessment, and the impacts of agricultural land use on soil organisms. Dr. Wiedenegger's work bridges the gap between theoretical soil ecology and practical agricultural applications, with a strong focus on conservation biology and sustainable land management practices.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on soil biodiversity monitoring, particularly earthworm populations. Her research examines how different agricultural practices affect soil organisms and how these organisms serve as indicators of soil health. She has been actively involved in developing methodologies for soil biodiversity assessment and red list compilation for soil organisms in Austria.

• Soil biodiversity monitoring on BINATS and ÖBM areas
• Earthworm population studies across different agricultural systems
• Development of red lists for soil organisms

Dr. Wiedenegger has been featured in media discussing how earthworms protect soils, highlighting her commitment to knowledge transfer and public engagement with scientific topics. Her work has practical implications for sustainable agriculture and soil conservation policies in Austria.