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Dr. Joeri Zwerts is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's School of Biology, specializing in Environmental Biology and Wildlife Ecology. His research focuses on managing multifunctional landscapes to balance resource production and biodiversity conservation, particularly in tropical forests. He evaluates the effectiveness of conservation strategies such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and develops advanced biomonitoring methods using acoustic sensors and AI-driven camera traps. Key projects include assessing FSC-certified forestry impacts on African forest elephants and studying landscape connectivity in agro-commodity regions. His work bridges ecology, technology, and policy to inform sustainable practices.
Research Themes:
- Planetary Health
- Landscape Connectivity
- Biomonitoring Innovations
- Wildlife Conservation in Human-Dominated Landscapes
Recent publications highlight the benefits of FSC-certified forests for large mammals and the application of AI in real-time wildlife monitoring. He collaborates with organizations like the Precious Forest Foundation and serves on the Forest Stewardship Council’s Environmental Chamber.
