Aletta Bonn

Perceived biodiversity: is what we measure also what we see and hear?

This study investigates how people perceive visual and acoustic diversity in forests and finds that acoustic perceptions are more strongly linked to actual species richness than visual ones.

Using nature-based citizen science initiatives to enhance nature connection and mental health.

This study evaluates the mental health and nature connection impacts of five nature-based citizen science initiatives, finding short-term improvements in emotions and stress but longer engagement needed for significant nature connection and depression changes.