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Researcher

Jan Mertens

75 Results

2022

Phosphorus puts a mortgage on restoration of species-rich grasslands on former agricultural land

E. P. GoossensAn De SchrijverStephanie SchelfhoutMargot VanhellemontKris VerheyenJan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in RESTORATION ECOLOGY

2021

Advies uitmijnen in Landschap De Liereman

Stephanie SchelfhoutMargot VanhellemontAn De SchrijverKris VerheyenJan Mertens

Effects of bioavailable phosphorus and soil biota on typical Nardus grassland species in competition with fast-growing plant species

Stephanie SchelfhoutSafaa WasofJan MertensMargot VanhellemontAndreas DemeyAnnelies HaegemanEva DeCockIris MoeneclaeyPieter VangansbekeNicole Viaene et al.

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS

Win some, lose some : mesocosm communities maintain community productivity despite lower phosphorus availability because of increased species diversity

Eva DeCockAn De SchrijverStephanie SchelfhoutSafaa WasofMargot VanhellemontIris MoeneclaeyJan MertensKris VerheyenLander Baeten

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE

2020

Droogte-robuuste aanplantingstechnieken : rapport voor het verkrijgen van vitaal en weerbaar (jong) bos

Eva ForcevilleJan MertensKris VerheyenRebecca Devlaeminck

Impact van de natuur op de kwaliteit van de zorg : welke maatregelen helpen mens én natuur vooruit?

An De SchrijverJoke De WildeLieve HoeyberghsStefanie DelarueJeroen HeyvaertStefaan De SmetCatherine De VosJan Mertens

A2 Journal Article in HUISARTS NU (BERCHEM)

Juglans regia (walnut) in temperate arable agroforestry systems : effects on soil characteristics, arthropod diversity and crop yield

Paul PardonJan MertensBert ReubensDirk ReheulTom CoussementAnnemie ElsenVictoria NelissenKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS

Kansen voor fruit in openbaar groen?

Joris DewinterFilip DebersaquesJan Mertens

Article in a magazine

2019

Advies: Herstel van dotterbloemgrasland in het natuurpark Overmeers

Stephanie SchelfhoutLander NeuskensMargot SchotteJan Mertens

Gradients in abundance and diversity of ground dwelling arthropods as a function of distance to tree rows in temperate arable agroforestry systems

Paul PardonDirk ReheulJan MertensBert ReubensPieter De FrennePallieter De SmedtWillem ProesmansLaura Van VoorenKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT

Hoogvliegers onder de nachtvlinders : over de verticale verdeling van nachtvlinders in loofbos

Pieter VangansbekePallieter De SmedtLuc WillemsJan MertensKris Verheyen

Article in a magazine

Linkages between aboveground and belowground community compositions in grasslands along a historical land-use intensity gradient

Safaa WasofAn De SchrijverStephanie SchelfhoutMichael PerringElyn RemyJan MertensEduardo de la PenaNancy De SutterNicole ViaeneKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in PLANT AND SOIL

Phytomining to re-establish phosphorus-poor soil conditions for nature restoration on former agricultural land

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverMargot VanhellemontPieter VangansbekeSafaa WasofMichael PerringGeert HaesaertKris VerheyenJan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in PLANT AND SOIL

Restoration of species-rich Nardus grasslands via phosphorus-mining

Stephanie SchelfhoutJan MertensAn De SchrijverKris VerheyenGeert Haesaert

Vertical stratification of moth communities in a deciduous forest in Belgium

Pallieter De SmedtPieter VangansbekeRani BrackeWarre SchauwvliegeLuc WillemsJan MertensKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY

2018

Advisering over natuurherstel in het militair domein Tielenkamp

Jan MertensStephanie SchelfhoutAn De Schrijver

Effects of temperate agroforestry on yield and quality of different arable intercrops

Paul PardonBert ReubensJan MertensKris VerheyenPieter De FrenneGeert De SmetChris Van WaesDirk Reheul

A1 Journal Article in AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Impact of fire on the Baikiaea woodlands

Vera De CauwerJan Mertens

A2 Journal Article in BIODIVERSITY & ECOLOGY

Phosphorus mining efficiency declines with decreasinq soil P concentration and varies across crop species

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverKris VerheyenRobbe De BeeldeGeert HaesaertJan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION

Silvoarable agroforestry systems in temperate regions : impact of tree rows on crops, soil and biodiversity

Paul PardonKris VerheyenDirk ReheulJan MertensBert Reubens

2017

Advisering over het herstel van soortenrijke graslanden via maaien en uitmijnen in De Oude Kale vallei

Stephanie SchelfhoutPieter VangansbekeAn De SchrijverJan Mertens

Advisering over het herstel van soortenrijke graslanden via maaien en uitmijnen in de Lange velden en Drongen

Stephanie SchelfhoutPieter VangansbekeAn De SchrijverJan Mertens

P-removal for restoration of Nardus grasslands on former agricultural land : cutting traditions

Stephanie SchelfhoutJan MertensMichael PerringMaud RamanLander BaetenAndreas DemeyBert ReubensSimon OosterlynckPaul Gibson-RoyKris Verheyen et al.

A1 Journal Article in RESTORATION ECOLOGY

Quantifying establishment limitations during the ecological restoration of species-rich Nardus grassland

Frederik Van DaeleSafaa WasofAndreas DemeyStephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverLander BaetenJasper van RuijvenJan MertensKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE

Tree species identity shapes earthworm communities

Stephanie SchelfhoutJan MertensKris VerheyenLars VesterdalLander BaetenBart MuysAn De Schrijver

A1 Journal Article in FORESTS

Trees increase soil organic carbon and nutrient availability in temperate agroforestry systems

Paul PardonB ReubensDirk ReheulJan MertensPieter De FrenneT CoussementP JanssensKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT

2016

Annual diameter growth of Pterocarpus angolensis (Kiaat) and other woodland species in Namibia

Sam Van HolsbeeckVera De CauwerMaaike De RidderEsther FichtlerHans BeeckmanJan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

2015

Impact of bioavailable phosphorus on plant and soil microbial communities in grassland under restoration management

Andreas DemeyStephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverJan MertensEduardo de la PenaNicole ViaeneNancy De SutterKris Verheyen

Jaarlijkse groei van Pterocarpus angolensis (Kiaat) en andere boomsoorten in Kavango, Namibië

Sam Van HolsbeeckVera De CauwerHans BeeckmanEsther FichtlerJan Mertens

Phosphorus mining for ecological restoration on former agricultural land

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverSara De BolleLeen De GelderAndreas DemeyTom Du PréStefaan De NeveGeert HaesaertKris VerheyenJan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in RESTORATION ECOLOGY

Tree species effects on Cd and Zn mobility after afforestation of contaminated soils in the Campine region (northern Belgium)

Lotte Van NevelKris VerheyenJan MertensStefaan De NeveFilip Tack

Ups en downs van nachtvlinders

Rani BrackePallieter De SmedtPieter VangansbekeJan MertensKris Verheyen

2014

Bos in de vallei van de Gondebeek : 1775-2013

Margot VanhellemontStephanie SchelfhoutJan MertensKris Verheyen

A4 Journal Article in BOSREVUE (MELLE)

Can shrub species with higher litter quality mitigate soil acidification in pine and oak forests on poor sandy soils?

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensAn De SchrijverStefaan De NeveKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Metal and nutrient dynamics in decomposing tree litter on a metal contaminated site

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensAndreas DemeyAn De SchrijverStefaan De NeveFilip TackKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Natuurontwikkeling op landbouwgrond : herstelmaatregelen

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverJan MertensMario De BlockCécile HerrPallieter De SmedtKris Verheyen

Article in a magazine

Natuurrestoratie op voormalige landbouwgronden via uitmijnen van fosfor: eerste resultaten in natuurgebieden 'Landschap De Liereman' (Oud-Turnhout) en het 'Vrieselhof' (Oelegem)

Jan MertensStephanie Schelfhout

Spatio-temporal variation in seed predation by a native weevil in the invasive Prunus serotina

Margot VanhellemontLander BaetenAnnelies SmeetsJan MertensKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in FLORA

2013

Forest floor leachate fluxes under six different tree species on a metal contaminated site

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensAn De SchrijverLander BaetenStefaan De NeveFilip TackErik MeersKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Natuurherstel op landbouwgrond : fosfor als bottleneck

An De SchrijverStephanie SchelfhoutAndreas DemeyMaud RamanLander BaetenStefanie De GrooteJan MertensKris Verheyen

Over de intieme relatie tussen boomsoorten en regenwormen

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverLars VesterdalJan MertensKris Verheyen

A4 Journal Article in DE LEVENDE NATUUR

Restoration of species-rich Nardus grasslands: exploring the technique of phosphorus mining

Stephanie SchelfhoutAn De SchrijverKris VerheyenGeert HaesaertJan Mertens

2011

Ecologische bosontwikkeling op voormalige landbouwgronden in de praktijk : keuzes voor beheerders

An De SchrijverJan Van UytvanckArno ThomaesStephanie SchelfhoutJan Mertens

A4 Journal Article in BOSREVUE (MELLE)

Elevated Cd and Zn uptake by aspen limits the phytostabilization potential compared to five other tree species

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensJeroen StaelensAn De SchrijverFilip TackStefaan De NeveErik MeersKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

2010

Tree species affect soil metal redistribution: implications for phytoremediation

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensFilip TackKris Verheyen

2009

Fytoremediatie van metaalverontreinigde bodems in de Kempen: mogelijkheden en valkuilen

Stijn Van SlyckenLotte Van NevelNele WittersLinda MeiresonneJan MertensJaco VangronsveldErik MeersKris VerheyenFilip Tack

2008

Effect of vegetation type on throughfall deposition and seepage flux

An De SchrijverJeroen StaelensKaren WuytsG VAN HOYDONCKN JANSSENJan MertensL GIELISGuy GeudensL AUGUSTOKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Nitrogen saturation and net ecosystem production

An De SchrijverKris VerheyenJan MertensJeroen StaelensKaren WuytsBart Muys

A1 Journal Article in NATURE

2007

On the importance of incorporating forest edge deposition for evaluating exceedance of critical pollutant loads

An De SchrijverR DevlaeminckJan MertensKaren WuytsMartin HermyKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE

Phytoextraction of metals from soils: how far from practice?

Lotte Van NevelJan MertensKoen OortsKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

The effect of forest type on throughfall deposition and seepage flux: a review

An De SchrijverGuy GeudensLaurent AugustoJeroen StaelensJan MertensKaren WuytsLeen GielisKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in OECOLOGIA

Tree species effect on the redistribution of soil metals

Jan MertensLotte Van NevelAn De SchrijverFrederic PiesschaertAnne OosterbaanFilip TackKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

2006

Acidification of forested podzols in North Belgium during the period 1950-2000

An De SchrijverJan MertensGuy GeudensJeroen StaelensElke CampfortsSebastiaan LuyssaertLudwig De TemmermanLuc De KeersmaekerStefaan De NeveKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Comment on "In defense of plants as biomonitors of soil quality"

Jan MertensS LUYSSAERTKris Verheyen

Editorial material

Reuse of dredged sediments in landscape construction: ecotoxicological risks and ecological implications

Jan MertensF PIESSCHAERTP DE RACHE

Seasonal changes of metals in willow (Salix sp.) stands for phytoremediation on dredged sediment

Jan MertensPieter VervaekeErik MeersFilip Tack

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

2005

Early vegetation succession and management options on a brackish sediment dike

F PIESSCHAERTJan MertensW HUYBRECHTSP DE RACHE

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Use and abuse of trace metal concentrations in plant tissue for biomonitoring and phytoextraction

Jan MertensS LUYSSAERTKris Verheyen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

2004

A OosterbaanJan Mertens

A4 Journal Article in SILVA BELGICA

Inventory-based carbon stock of Flemish forests: comparison of European biomass expansion factors

Nancy Van CampInge Vande WalleJan MertensStefaan De NeveRoeland SamsonNoël LustRaoul LemeurPascal BoeckxP LOOTENSDaan Beheydt et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE

Metal uptake by young trees from dredged brackish sediment: limitations and possibilities for phytoextraction and phytostabilisation

Jan MertensPieter VervaekeAn De SchrijverS LUYSSAERT

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

2003

Fate of heavy metals in the revaluation of contaminated sites with short rotation forestry systems

Pieter VervaekeJan MertensErik MeersNoël LustFilip TackMarc Verloo

Phytoremediation prospects of willow stands on contaminated sediment: a field trial

Pieter VervaekeS LUYSSAERTJan MertensErik MeersFilip TackNoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Revaluation of contaminated sediments with Short Rotation Forestry systems

P VERVAEKEJan MertensErik MeersFilip TackNoël Lust

Support, shape and number of replicate samples for tree foliage analysis

Sebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensHannu Raitio

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

2002

Afforestation of dredged sediment depots, dikes and mounds

Pieter VervaekeJan MertensErik MeersNoël LustFilip Tack

Sampling procedure for the foliar analysis of deciduous trees

Sebastiaan LuyssaertH RaitioP VervaekeJan MertensNoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Should foliar cadmium concentrations be expressed on a dry weight or dry ash weight basis?

Sebastiaan LuyssaertH RAITIOJan MertensP VERVAEKENoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

2001

Cd and Zn concentrations in small mammals and willow leaves on disposal facilities for dredged material.

Jan MertensSebastiaan LuyssaertS VERBEERENP VERVAEKENoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Dredged sediment as a substrate for biomass production of willow trees established using the SALIMAT technique.

P VERVAEKESebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensBruno De VosL SPELEERSNoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in BIOMASS & BIOENERGY

Preliminary results of afforestation of brackish sludge mounds.

Sebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensP VERVAEKEBruno De VosNoël Lust

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

1999

Biomass production and the detoxification of land disposed dredging sludge by means of willow cultures.

P VERVAEKESebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensL SPELEERSBruno De VosNoël Lust

Brackish dredging sludge: possibilities and limitations for afforestation.

Jan MertensSebastiaan LuyssaertP VERVAEKEJ VAN MIEGHEML SPELEERSNoël Lust

Growth of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L. ) seedling on blend-substrates based consolidated brackish dredging sludge

Sebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensL SpeleersP VervaekeAnja LeymanNoël Lust

A4 Journal Article in SILVA GANDAVENSIS

Sludge mounds as buffer zones between hard to combine landuses.

Sebastiaan LuyssaertJan MertensP VERVAEKEL SPELEERSNoël Lust