I am Margarita Hartlieb, a PhD candidate at the Technical University Darmstadt, deeply engaged in understanding the intricate relationships within ecosystems and the impact of human activities on biodiversity. My work within the BioDivKultur and the Biodiversity Exploratories projects is centered on understanding how different land-use practices, such as mowing, affect arthropods and the functioning of ecosystems, particularly in grassland habitats. 

My work also extends into urban ecology and agroecology, where I focus on promoting sustainable land-use practices that balance human needs with the conservation of biodiversity. My goal is to contribute to a future where sustainable agriculture and innovative urban planning create spaces where biodiversity and human culture coexist.

contact: margarita.hartlieb(a)tu-darmstadt.de