Lasse Gottlieb

Lasse Gottlieb serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in forest ecology and biodiversity conservation. His research centers on the ecological impacts of large herbivores and rewilding in temperate woodland ecosystems.

Education:

• PhD in Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen (2021)

Gottlieb investigates how forest structure, edaphic conditions, and megaherbivores like European bison shape multi-taxon biodiversity. His work combines field studies in Danish woodlands with practical applications for nature management, emphasizing grazing ecology and rewilding outcomes. Current projects analyze vegetation dynamics under herbivore pressure and develop biodiversity assessment tools for conservation practitioners.

Research trends from his 2019-2024 publications reveal consistent focus on herbivore-driven ecosystem engineering, with growing emphasis on quantifiable biodiversity metrics. Key contributions include demonstrating bison's role in enhancing plant richness and establishing frameworks for evaluating nature management effectiveness across taxa.

Gottlieb actively collaborates with researchers like Buttenschøn on applied conservation projects. His media engagements include 2024 discussions on rediscovered rare bee species, highlighting real-world relevance of his biodiversity work. He contributes to the Forest and Landscape Ecology research group, advancing science-based approaches to sustainable forest management.