Wim Ozinga

Dr. Wim Ozinga is a Researcher at the Department of Vegetation and Landscape Ecology, Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on biodiversity, plant community dynamics, and functional diversity across ecosystems. Key research areas include the impacts of land use on plant communities, ecological indicators for soil and groundwater conditions, and the effects of nitrogen deposition and climate change on grassland biodiversity. He has led projects like 'Functionele biodiversiteit' and contributed to initiatives such as the 'Ecological Indicator Values for Europe (EIVE) 1.0'.

His research spans over 177 publications, emphasizing global plant trait relationships, vegetation analysis tools (e.g., sPlot), and conservation strategies for threatened species. Notable collaborations include studies on mycorrhizal symbiosis and evolutionary heritage of plant species. Ozinga has also engaged in public outreach through media contributions discussing biodiversity decline and fungal conservation in the Netherlands.

Grants and projects highlight his leadership in ecological monitoring and sustainable land management. He has advised on policy tools for nature-inclusive agriculture and developed frameworks for assessing anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity.