Abstract Purpose of Review Outbreaks of tree-killing bark beetles have reached
unprecedented levels in conifer forests in the northern hemisphere and are expected to …

After natural forest disturbances such as wildfires, windstorms and insect outbreaks, salvage
logging is commonly applied to reduce economic losses and mitigate subsequent …

The evolutionary split between gymnosperms and angiosperms has far‐reaching
implications for the current communities colonizing trees. The inherent characteristics of …

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 …

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 …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The review synthesises the current knowledge of post-
windstorm management in selected European countries in order to identify knowledge gaps …

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 …

The reduction of deadwood due to forest management threatens saproxylic diversity.
Therefore, deadwood needs to be preserved and enriched. While the importance of …

Protected areas worldwide are important to maintaining biodiversity and providing
recreational opportunities to society. However, many protected areas are affected by …

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 …