Kathrin Blumenstein

About

Kathrin Blumenstein is a Junior Professor at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg in Germany. Her research focuses on tree health and urban forestry, particularly in relation to fungal pathogens and their impact on forest ecosystems. Recent publications include studies on the identification of novel fungal diseases affecting urban and forest trees in Germany, as well as the analysis of urban soil respiration in relation to different oak species. She also explores the influence of cryptic animal vectors on forest health and advocates for collaborative approaches to urban tree biosecurity.