Joukje Buiteveld

Joukje Buiteveld is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in sustainable forest ecosystems. Her work focuses on genetic diversity conservation, forest genetics, and ex situ gene preservation strategies.

Research interests include

• Genetic variability and divergence in wild flora
• Seed banking as a conservation tool
• Tree breeding for disease resistance
• Climate change adaptation in forest species
• Hybridization management for biodiversity

Recent publications highlight her contributions to genetic diversity analysis, molecular marker development, and international conservation frameworks. Notable projects involve ash dieback disease mitigation and national forest genetic resource inventories.

She actively collaborates with institutions like CGN (Centre for Genetic Resources) and participates in policy discussions regarding Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) regulations in forestry. Her activities span keynote presentations, field trials, and interdisciplinary research.