Agroecology is the science linking agricultural practices to their effects on ecosystems and
back. Pollination and biocontrol are prominent examples of the way agriculturally productive
fields and pastures are linked to natural processes and to the surrounding environment.
Agroecology is linked to the name of Prof. Dr. Teja Tscharntke in Germany in Europe in the
world. When he retired his colleagues and (former) PhD researchers produced this Festschrift.
It discusses examples of Prof. Tscharntke's own scientific legacy work inspired by him and his
work and outlooks to what is yet to come in this field. While primarily a celebration of an
extremely successful and influential career this volume also is an interesting read of what is
currently discussed in the field of agroecology and adjacent disciplines.
