Kolbrún í Haraldsstovu

I am Kolbrún í Haraldsstovu, a plant ecologist and Head of the Department of Botany at the Faroe Islands National Museum. My primary focus is on ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation in the Faroe Islands, where I have contributed to establishing the first designated nature areas. As project leader of the Lendisbati (LandAid) restoration initiative, I oversee efforts to restore and manage degraded natural habitats across the islands.

I am also responsible for the botanical studies in the Koltur baseline project. This project involves conducting surveys and research on biodiversity to document the island’s unique flora and fauna, with the long-term objective of designating Koltur as the first nature reserve in the Faroe Islands.

In addition, I have worked on the first wetland registration project in the Faroe Islands. This work represents a significant step toward mapping and conserving wetland areas, which are vital ecosystems.

Beyond my research and fieldwork, I have been a guest lecturer at the University of the Faroe Islands, and I serve as a curator at the Faroe Islands National Museum. I manage the museum’s botanical collections and contribute to natural history exhibitions, communicating knowledge about the terrestrial ecosystems of the Faroe Islands. Through my work, I aim to raise awareness of the islands' unique plant life and natural heritage.