Joachim Schrautzer

Joachim Schrautzer is a Professor at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, leading the Department of Applied Ecology within the Institute for Ecosystem Research. His work spans ecological restoration, wetland management, and vegetation dynamics in grassland ecosystems.

• Studied biology and physical education at Kiel University (1976–1983)
• Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from Kiel University (1988)
• Habilitation in Ecology and Botany (2001)

Schrautzer specializes in succession research in wet and calcareous grasslands, emphasizing biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use. His recent publications focus on ash dieback impacts, fen restoration, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.

Notable trends in his research include reforestation practices, peatland carbon retention, and anthropogenic disturbance effects on plant communities. He has contributed to long-term ecological studies in the Bornhöved Lake District and the Eidertal region.