Marlies Sanders

Marlies Sanders (dr.ir.) is a dedicated Researcher at WOT Natuur & Milieu, focusing on environmental research and sustainable land management. She contributes to projects like Balans voor de Leefomgeving 2025 and has co-authored over 121 research outputs, including reports, web publications, and policy studies.

• Active in environmental and agricultural research since the 1980s.
• Specializes in biodiversity indicators, land use, and policy integration.

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes the intersection of farmland, vegetation dynamics, and environmental policy, with a focus on mathematical modeling and indicator systems for sustainability.

Scientific Awards:

• 2019 Editors' Award for outstanding contributions to vegetation research.

Advising and Grants: Served as an advisor in the 2014 Programmatische Aanpak Stikstof consultancy. Leads multiple projects, including long-term LVVN initiatives (2012–2028) and the 2021–2025 Balans voor de Leefomgeving program.