Mart Külvik

Mart Külvik is a Professor at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, specializing in environmental policy, biodiversity management, and landscape planning. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Tartu and has extensive experience in academic leadership, including roles at Tallinn University of Technology and various research institutes. His work focuses on ecological networks, citizen science, and the intersection of urban development and nature conservation. He has authored numerous articles in journals like Land and Journal for Nature Conservation, and serves on editorial boards and international scientific committees. His research emphasizes ecosystem services, policy analysis, and sustainable land use.

Key roles include leading the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (0.6 FTE since 2015) and previously serving as a senior researcher and department head. He has coordinated international master's programs and contributed to policy initiatives related to environmental protection and urban planning.