Hans Baeté (Lokeren, Belgium, 28 March 1970) is a biologist, herbalist and writer. He is co-author and editor in chief of Miradal, an interdisciplinary book concerning an ancient woodland in central Belgium (Davidsfonds Publisher, 2009. ISBN 978-90-5826-624-8). In november 2010 he receives a Duke d'Arenberg History Prize for this work. In 2013 Hans is chief author of a walking guide regarding "heritage" in the above-mentioned woodland. Today Hans identifies, photographs and describes "wild" vascular plants and vegetation types in his hometown Lokeren.