Steffen Boch

Dr. Steffen Boch serves as a Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) within the Unit of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Biology and Habitat Dynamics group, focusing on ecological dynamics and conservation in Swiss landscapes.

His research spans biodiversity conservation, habitat dynamics, and landscape ecology, with emphasis on quantifying land-use impacts and developing monitoring frameworks. Key methodologies integrate field surveys with satellite remote sensing to assess habitat quality and management intensity across ecosystems.

Current projects include:

• Monitoring of Habitat Conservation in Switzerland: Evaluating developmental trajectories of nationally protected habitats (dry grasslands, floodplains, bogs, amphibian spawning areas) against conservation targets.
• Biodiversity in Cultural Landscapes: Addressing biodiversity loss from agricultural intensification and extensification through two dedicated initiatives.
• Grassland-use Intensity Mapping: Generating annual Switzerland-wide maps of grassland management (mowing timing/frequency) via satellite time series for ecological research applications.
• Beaver-engineered Habitats: Investigating cross-ecosystem species interactions and their links to biogeochemical processes in landscapes modified by beaver activity.