I summarize current knowledge about the ecosystem functions of wood decomposition in
forests with a particular focus on the effects of fungal wood decay types (traditionally …

The amount of carbon stored in deadwood is equivalent to about 8 per cent of the global
forest carbon stocks. The decomposition of deadwood is largely governed by climate,,–with …

Due to traditional forest management, the primary goal of which is the production of raw
wood material, commercial forest stands are characterized by low biodiversity. At the same …

Microclimate is a crucial driver of saproxylic beetle assemblages, with more species often
found in sunny forests than in shady ones. Whether this pattern is caused by a higher …

The patterns of successional change of decomposer communities is unique in that resource
availability predictably decreases as decomposition proceeds. Saproxylic (ie deadwood …

Central Europe's temperate forests are heavily shaped by centuries of human activity. Their
natural vegetation, mainly consisting of beech-dominated (Fagus sylvatica) deciduous …

Recent reports on insect decline have highlighted the need for long‐term data on insect
communities towards identifying their trends and drivers. With the launch of many new insect …

Dead wood is a source of life as it provides habitat and substrate for a wide range of fungal
species. A growing number of studies show an important role of wood quality for fungal …

Climate, topography and the 3D structure of forests are major drivers affecting local species
communities. However, little is known about how the specific functional traits of saproxylic …

How many species can live in a specific habitat is a key question in conservation biology.
Due to its heterogeneity, deadwood supports highly diverse communities. The total number …