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With our research, we contribute to the ecological basis for improving forest management in the context of continuously and simultaneously changing social, economic and abiotic conditions. In the context of forests and human-induced climate change, the following subject areas are of key importance for our research:

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Stand dynamics

We investigate the development of stand structure under the influence of various biotic and abiotic factors. »


Keywords:

Dendroecology, forest reserves, forest-wildlife

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Carbon

We investigate the role of forests as carbon sinks and sources. »


Keywords:

Photosynthesis, respiration, biomass, soil carbon, nutrient cycle, water

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Disturbance regimes

We investigate disturbance regimes such as insect outbreaks and forest fires. »


Keywords:

Landscape dynamics, large-scale processes

 

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