Tree species composition is a primary attribute of forest ecosystems, and is often
manipulated by silvicultural practices. Forest management to diversify tree species is now …

It has been recognized for a long time that the overstorey composition of a forest partly
determines its biological and physical–chemical functioning. Here, we review evidence of …

This book explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of'open ecosystems', which
include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support …

Contemporary soil science and conservation methods of effective forestry Forests and the
soils that serve as their foundation cover almost a third of the world's land area. Soils …

Abstract Information on tree species effects on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is scattered
and there have been few attempts to synthesize results for forest floor and mineral soil C …

The knowledge of tree species effects on soil C and N pools is scarce, particularly for
European deciduous tree species. We studied forest floor and mineral soil carbon and …

Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition is expected to change forest understorey plant
community composition and diversity, but results of experimental addition studies and …

Forest biogeochemical cycles are shaped by effects of dominant tree species on soils, but
the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. We investigated effects of temperate …

Forest soil organic carbon (SOC) and forest floor carbon (FFC) stocks are highly variable.
The sampling effort required to assess SOC and FFC stocks is therefore large, resulting in …

This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of F agus sylvatica L. that are
relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are …