Woody plant species are important structural elements of forest ecosystems. For research and teaching, we collect and process empirical data on the biology of woody plant species (genetics, physiology, morphology, ecology).
We investigate ecological processes at the scale of individual trees, tree populations and forest stands using tree rings, forest inventories and phenological data.
The research group Forest Growth and Global Change is studying forest ecosystems' resilience with respect to climate change, biotic and abiotic stressors, natural disturbances, and legacy effects of past land-use on todays’ forests. Our research is contributing to develop integrated forest management concepts to balance the delivery of multiple ecosystem services including the promotion of biodiversity.
