Birte Peters
Engineer / Administrative Officer
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
Halle-Jena-Leipzig
Puschstraße 4
04103 Leipzig
Email
Tel.
birte.peters@ufz.de +49 341 9733138
Research interest
Ecological interactions and networks never fail to fascinate me, both at descriptive and functional scales. Understanding their comprehensive complexity, in my opinion, necessitates a collaborative scientific approach that spans from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Therefore, the development of interdisciplinary research employing multidisciplinary methods holds utmost importance in my view.Furthermore, I have a strong interest in participatory research, biodiversity education, and exploring innovative approaches to enhance interactions between science, society, and policy in the field of environmental research. This interest is fueled by the recognition that the contribution individuals make to science, research, and policy is a key step in aligning activities with the actual needs of the community. Hence, citizen science plays a crucial role in modern society as an essential component and valuable resource. Additionally, interdisciplinary research is dedicated to finding solutions for real-world environmental issues. The integration of citizen science with modern tools (such as DNA metabarcoding or automated image recognition), demonstrates substantial potential in addressing crucial data gaps, particularly when conventional scientific monitoring proves impractical or unfeasible. I strongly believe that successful conservation strategies must embrace a harmonious approach that involves collaborating with nature and actively engaging with humans.
Publications
2026 (1)
- Büermann, A., Peters, B., Henkel, S., Schnor, L., Sanchez-Alandete, P., Bonn, A., Pe'er, G. (2026):
Citizen science helps reveal how urban land management shapes butterfly communities
Basic Appl. Ecol.
10.1016/j.baae.2026.03.009
2025 (2)
- Oh, R.R.Y., Suarez Castro, A.F., Fuller, R.A., Tervo, M., Rozario, K., Peters, B., Chowdhury, S., von Gönner, J., Friedrichs-Manthey, M., Berger, A., Schultz, T., Dean, A.J., Tulloch, A., Bonn, A. (2025):
Using nature-based citizen science initiatives to enhance nature connection and mental health
Front. Environ. Sci. 13 , art. 1461601
10.3389/fenvs.2025.1461601 - Parreño, M.A., Werle, S., Buydens, L., Spitzer, J., Härtl, F., Montoya, J., Ruedenauer, F., Arisoy, B., Seiler, R., Leroy, C., Feng-Spitz, Q., Nebauer, C.A., Ferrari, A., Proessl, N., Borchardt, R., Peters, B., Siebler, S., Reese, M., Schumacher, N., Phung, T., Schildt, K., Ebensberger, J., Seiler, M., Reiter, P., Beelaert, S., Buydens, M., Koirala, S., Moreniere, J., Tänzler, R., Alaux, C., Filipiak, M., Meeus, I., Piot, N., Kuhlmann, M.T., Requier, F., Klein, A.M., Brunet, J.L., Henry, M., Keller, A., Leonhardt, S.D. (2025):
Data on visitation records from wild bees and plants along a land use gradient in Germany and Belgium: laboratory work and protocol description for barcoding
Data Brief 61 , art. 111672
10.1016/j.dib.2025.111672
2024 (4)
- Oh, R.R.Y., Fuller, R.A., Peters, B., Dean, A.J., Pachana, N.A., Callaghan, C.T., Sockhill, N.J., Bonn, A., Suarez-Castro, A.F. (2024):
Enhancing the health and wellbeing benefits of biodiversity citizen science
Front. Environ. Sci. 12 , art. 1444161
10.3389/fenvs.2024.1444161 - Oh, R.R.Y., Fuller, R., Peters, B., Dean, A.J., Pachana, N.A., Callaghan, C.T., Sockhill, N.J., Bonn, A., Suarez-Castro, A.F. (2024):
Enhancing the health and wellbeing benefits of biodiversity citizen science [Data set]
Zenodo
10.5281/zenodo.13284070 - Sheard, J.K., Adriaens, T., Bowler, D.E., Büermann, A., Calaghan, C.T., Camprasse, E.C.M., Chowdhury, S., Engel, T., Finch, E.A., von Gönner, J., Hsing, P.-Y., Mikula, P., Oh, R.R.Y., Peters, B., Phartyal, S.S., Pocock, M.J.O., Wäldchen, J., Bonn, A. (2024):
Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring
Philos. Trans. R. Soc. B-Biol. Sci. 379 (1904), art. 20230106
10.1098/rstb.2023.0106 - Svenningsen, C.S., Peters, B., Bowler, D.E., Dunn, R.R., Bonn, A., Tøttrup, A.P. (2024):
Insect biomass shows a stronger decrease than species richness along urban gradients
Insect. Conserv. Divers. 17 (2), 182 - 188
10.1111/icad.12694
2023 (2)
- Engel, T., Chowdhury, S., Friedrichs-Manthey, M., von Gönner, J., Herrmann, T., Klenke, R., Sheard, J.K., Peters, B., Bonn, A. (2023):
Digitalisierung in Citizen Science und Naturschutz – Anwendungsbeispiele aus der Praxis [Digital technologies in citizen science and nature conservation – Overview of practical examples]
Nat. Landsch. 98 (6/7), 319 - 329
10.19217/NuL2023-06-07 - Svenningsen, C.S., Peters, B., Bowler, D.E., Dunn, R.R., Bonn, A., Tøttrup, A.P. (2023):
Insect biomass shows a stronger decrease than species richness along urban gradients [Data set]
Zenodo
10.5281/zenodo.8420450