Tone Birkemoe

Tone Birkemoe is a Professor in the Section for Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). He serves as the Dean of Education, overseeing the coordination, development, and quality assurance of teaching programs at the faculty. His academic work spans research, teaching, and public science communication.

His research focuses on entomology and ecology, particularly the biodiversity and ecological roles of insects in forest ecosystems. Key interests include:

• Ecology of wood-living organisms
• Trophic interactions
• Forest ecology
• Insect-fungi interactions and their role in wood decomposition
• Dead wood dependent insects
• Soil fauna and alpine ecosystems

His publications reflect a strong emphasis on boreal forest biodiversity, decomposition processes, and the impacts of forestry on ecological systems. Research trends show consistent focus on saproxylic insects, fungal symbioses, carbon cycling, and conservation of dead wood habitats. He is actively involved in the EcoForest project, which studies forestry effects on biodiversity and ecological processes in mature boreal forests.

Scientific contributions are available through Cristin, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. He is also a contributor to the science blog Insektøkologene, enhancing public understanding of insect ecology.

• Responsible for courses: ZOOL220 - Insects and Arachnids, ZOOL300 - Ecological Entomology
• Leads educational development as Dean of Education

He is engaged in research grants and projects related to forest biodiversity and sustainability, though specific funding sources are not listed. His work bridges academic research with practical conservation and educational outreach.

He is part of a research team focused on forest and ecosystem dynamics, contributing to both national and international ecological understanding. His lab or research group emphasizes field-based ecological studies, particularly in boreal and alpine environments.