Template to be used for workshop proposal at the 2017 Belgian Agroecology Meeting

REMINDER OF GENERAL GUIDELINES: Researchers are asked to respect the following format:

· The conference language is English.

· Abstracts are sent as a Word file *.doc named “FIRST AUTHOR (ET AL)” by email to [email protected] and attached to an email with the subject “BAM 2017 FIRST AUTHOR (ET AL)”

· Abstracts are presented with maximum 5 references.

· Each abstract will be judged by two members of the scientific committee on relevance for the conference theme and scientific quality.

· Deadline for the reception of abstracts: 30 June 2017

Main title of the workshop proposal: Productivity impact and ecosystem services delivery of grass strips and wooded strips adjacent to arable land Proposed topic (n°3 or n°4) :

Organizers : Laura VAN VOOREN [1,2,3], Bert REUBENS [1], Steven BROEKX [2] & Kris VERHEYEN [3]

Institutions :

[1] Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research. Burgemeester Vangansberghelaan, 109 - 9820 Merelbeke - Belgium

[2] Flemish Institute for Technological Research NV. Boeretang, 200 - 2400 Mol - Belgium

[3] Forest \& Nature Lab. Ghent University. Geraardbergsesteenweg, 267 - 9090 Melle – Belgium Objectives The main text should be written as in this template. It will follow these guidelines: use Font Calibri, Font Size 12, Margins 2.54 cm on each side of the paper and single line spacing. If references are used, please use the format provided at the end of this template. References in the text should use numbers in brackets, e.g. references to articles number one, two and four are written (1, 2, 4). In this subsection, describe the objectives of the proposed workshop (maximum 150 words).

Contribution to the selected topic of the conference In this subsection, please explain how your workshop proposal can contribute to the selected topic. Maximum 100 words. Description of specific questions or topics to be discussed in the workshop In this subsection, please describe the main question(s) that will be addressed during your workshop. Maximum 150 words.

Proposed workshop dynamic and interaction with the attendees, including the help of facilitators In this subsection, please describe the general schedule of your workshop, how you plan to interact with the attendees and whether you need specific material (e.g. tables, poster support,…) or facilitator. Maximum 150 words.

References

1--- Vanwindekens, F. M., Stilmant, D., & Baret, P. V. (2013). Development of a broadened cognitive mapping approach for analysing systems of practices in social–ecological systems. Ecological modelling, 250, 352-362.

2--- Altieri, M. A. (1999). The ecological role of biodiversity in agroecosystems. Agriculture, ecosystems & environment, 74(1), 19-31.

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5---[Complete if needed]