Baiba Buša Academic position Research assistant Bsc.agr. Field of research 2. Preservation of biological diversity in agro- and forest biocenoses, ecosystem protection and services 4. Development and adaptation of technologies for obtaining high-value agricultural and forest products, as well as in veterinary medicine E-mail baiba.busa@lbtu.lv Telephone +37122344042 Received a bachelor's degree in agronomy at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Currently studying for a master's degree in agronomy. She has experience in field research since 2020. During this period she has worked and participated in studies covering soil physical and chemical properties. She has also participated in Blended Intensive Programme workshops for soil classification and description as a student and since 2024 as a lecturer. Since 2024 she is the Head of soil and agrochemistry laboratory at the Institute of Soil and Plant Sciences. At the moment her most recent work includes laboratory maintenance and improvement, her master's thesis topic about nutrient accumulation in sea buckthorn plantations, research in soil quality parameters in agronomical and forestry lands and participation in research about pesticide residue in soil.