about

VISION

Trees in the city are an important link in the quality of the urban environment. The network of trees results in the urban forest and acts as an ecosystem with services. A well-functioning ecosystem consists of natural processes that form dynamic balances that provide resilience, stability and added value for the city.

MISSION

The Lab wants to collaborate on solutions to optimize the functioning and management of the urban forest. We see trees as ecosystem engineers that need to be used in a smart way to maximize their full potential. We focus on both the above-ground (crown) and below-ground (soil) ecosystems by optimizing the natural processes of both systems.

We are embedded in the college university of VIVES and focused on:
the management of the urban forest
the policy of the urban forest
show the importance of the urban forest

MEET THE LAB

We are in essence a multidisciplinary research group specialized in implementing scientific knowledge into practical tools to the field. But we are atypical because our education and business part is equally important. Our biggest strength? Technical expertise meets passion for trees.

dr. ir. Dieter Anseeuw

hardcore scientist focused on urban ecology dieter.anseeuw@vives.be

ir. Bregt Roobroeck

team lead stuff and dronefreak focused on tree policy and management bregt.roobroeck@vives.be

ir. Kaat Vanhegen

tech wizard and coding focused on remote sensing kaat.vanhegen@vives.be

Wim Peeters

Tree sensei, specialized in tree physiology and VETcert willem.peeters@vives.be

Yves Dehondt

yves.dehondt@vives.be

Michiel Demeyere

broaden the forest focused on citizen science and ETW michiel.demeyere@vives.be