GreenBalance

🌿 #GreenBalance 2025 (Cologne/Bonn)
Urban green spaces matter — but they also carry risks.
🦟 Tiger mosquitoes detected
🕷️ 31% of ticks carry Borrelia
🚶‍♀️ Measurable health effects found

More: lnkd.in/d7GMrM8f
#UrbanHealth #OneHealth #PlantSky #GreenSky #Gardening

🌲 Forest soils – underrated climate protectors 🌍
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures CO₂, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.

#PlantSky #GreenBalance

🌳 Old-growth trees like this one are biodiversity hubs 🌿
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of species—from fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance 🌎

🌲 Forest canopies like these are not just scenic—they're powerful carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and climate regulators.
🛰️ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.

#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature

This ancient Olea europaea specimen exhibits extreme secondary growth, indicative of an age potentially exceeding 1,000 years. Its lignified, contorted trunk structure reflects centuries of cambial activity, drought adaptation, and environmental stress.

#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky

Tiny stream, big impact.

Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky

The beneficial effects of urban forests on residents' health are well-documented. Establishing links between specific characteristics of green spaces and patterns of visitor use has been shown to enhance the observed associations between green space quality and public health outcomes. 🌳🏡 #PlantSky

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📷 Temperate freshwater–forest ecotone:

A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍

#PlantSky #GreenHeart

🌳 One large tree = a living ecosystem.
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏

#PlantSky #Gardening

🌊🌲 Riparian forests act as natural biofilters for freshwater reservoirs. Vegetation reduces sediment & nutrient runoff, stabilizes banks, regulates microclimate, and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Protecting these buffers safeguards water quality & ecosystem services. #GreenSky #Plants #Gardening

🌳 Schatten ist Leben.
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚

#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz

We are looking for a professor in Urban and Regional Geography @unibonn.bsky.social starting Oct. 1, 2026. The application deadline is Sept. 28, 2026.
www.geographie.uni-bonn.de/de/medien-fo...

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🌿✨ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bäche, sattes Grün und stille Rückzugsorte.
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature

Lush lakeside meadows like these are hotspots for tick populations, especially *Ixodes ricinus* or castor bean tick.
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance

Urban green spaces are essential.
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.

Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance

Mehr und mehr Evidenz für postakute Infektionssyndrome, hier Lyme Borreliose. Es ist höchste Zeit für einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Medizin.

📢 Wir stellen ein!
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenangebot #Jobs #Karriere #Wissenschaft

🔬 Wir suchen Verstärkung im Labor! Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenausschreibung #Jobs #Karriere

Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa The green-hydrogen sector has created considerable expectations in the Global South about export-oriented development and industrial path creation. Ho…

Another great paper!

"Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa" by Britta Klagge, Benedikt Walker, Linus Kalvelage and Clemens Greiner ‪@crctrr228.bsky.social‬ @unicologne.bsky.social‬ in Geroforum

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#geosky #geography

Exposure to natural environments like alpine landscapes has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, improve cognitive function, and support mental health.

A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature

More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C

Sun’s out, PhDs out 🌞
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳

Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.

Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡

Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? 🕷️
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...

More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!

Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Köln gehabt? 🕷️
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...

Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!

Shade ecology in action:

A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance

Application is still possible until May 18! ⬇️

Water, trees, air, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems are essential components for sustaining life on Earth.

The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳

🌿 Nature in Perfect Balance 🌿
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡

#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving

Forest edges are home to many endangered plants and animals. Their herbs, bushes and small trees form an existentially important, structurally rich habitat.

Forest edges can also be a stepping stone for the dispersal of species and contribute to biotope networking. 🌿🌳
#PlantSky #Nature #GreenSky