Manfred-Hermsen-Stiftung
The foundation Manfred-Hermsen-Stiftung for Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection was founded by Manfred Hermsen in 2001. The foundation is resident in Bremen, Germany. It is a charitable organisation and supports conservation projects world-wide. The aim of Manfred-Hermsen-Stiftung is to foster the protection or restoration of valuable natural habitats and ecosystems and to support environmental training and environmentally friendly development.
This is achieved by own projects or by funding projects of partner organisations. At present, Manfred-Hermsen-Stiftung supports projects in Bremen, Germany, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Manfred-Hermsen-Stiftung strives for the most effective use of funds provided. This is ensured by an honorary board, a technical advisory council and seven staff members.
Board of directors of the foundation and and legal representatives:
Klaus Müller-Leiendecker, President
Stefanie Hermsen, Executive board member (Field of Work: Agriculture, Sicily projects)
Dr. Klaus Jürgen Starke, LL.M., Board member
Advisory Board of the foundation:
Rainer Köpsell, Expertise: Forestry
Dr. Walter Feldt, Expertise: Environmental Protection
Prof. Dr. Michael Schirmer, Expertise: Aquatic Ecology
Dr. Florian Liedl, Expertise: Landscape planning
Prof. Dr. Martin Diekmann, Expertise: Botany
Staff of the foundation:
Johannes Burmeister (Civil & Environmental Engineer), Management - Field of Work: Coastal Wetlands, Peatlands, Forests
Birte Kuttler (Biologist), Assistance to the Management - Field of Work: Administration, Coordination volunteers programme
Mauricio Villarreal (Biologist), Project officer - Field of Work: Coastal Wetlands, Environmental Education
Freelancers:
Miriam Hermsen (Wilderness- and Forest Educator) – Field of Work: Environmental Education, Forests
Dr. Christoph Zöckler (Biologist) – Field of Work: Spoonbilled Sandpiper, Coastal Wetlands, Peatlands
Ulrich Eichelmann (Biologist) – Field of Work: Rivers