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 …

Increasing accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere has led to calls for terrestrial
mechanisms for CO2 abatement and given that soils represent the largest terrestrial body of …

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The structure of the rotary motor was described in Chapter 9 (Fig. 9.3) and its assembly was
discussed in Chapter 10. Here, I will say more about function. Given that the diameter of the …

Forest biomass and soils represent some of the largest reservoirs of actively cycling mercury
(Hg) on Earth, but many uncertainties exist regarding the source and fate of Hg in forest …

The complex interactions of runoff generation processes underlying the hydrological
response of streams remain not entirely understood at the catchment scale. Extensive …

Litterfall is a major, yet poorly studied, process within forest ecosystems globally. It is
important for carbon dynamics, edaphic communities, and maintaining site fertility. Reliable …

Rising temperatures are predicted to accelerate the decomposition of labile soil organic
compounds such as proteins and carbohydrates, whereas biochemically resistant …

To become carbon neutral by 2050, the European Union (EU27) net carbon sink from forests
should increase from the current level of about− 360 Mt CO 2e yr− 1 to− 450 Mt CO 2e yr− 1 …

Canopy litterfall is a significant pathway for return of nutrients and carbon (C) to the soil in
forest ecosystems. Litterfall was studied in five even-aged stands of Norway spruce, Sitka …