Forest canopies as nature‐based solutions to mitigate global change effects on people and nature
Via sheltering, decoupling and buffering mechanisms, tree canopies have the capacity to
mitigate impacts of multiple global‐change drivers on below‐canopy processes and …
mitigate impacts of multiple global‐change drivers on below‐canopy processes and …
Thermal sensitivity across forest vertical profiles: patterns, mechanisms, and ecological implications
Rising temperatures are influencing forests on many scales, with potentially strong variation
vertically across forest strata. Using published research and new analyses, we evaluate how …
vertically across forest strata. Using published research and new analyses, we evaluate how …
Microclimate and forest density drive plant population dynamics under climate change
Macroclimatic changes are impacting ecosystems worldwide. However, a large portion of
terrestrial species live under conditions where impacts of macroclimate change are buffered …
terrestrial species live under conditions where impacts of macroclimate change are buffered …
Using airborne LiDAR to map forest microclimate temperature buffering or amplification
Map** the microclimate effect of forest canopies on understory temperature requires
spatially explicit predictors at very fine spatial resolutions. Light Detection And Ranging …
spatially explicit predictors at very fine spatial resolutions. Light Detection And Ranging …
Trade-offs in biodiversity and ecosystem services between edges and interiors in European forests
Forest biodiversity and ecosystem services are hitherto predominantly quantified in forest
interiors, well away from edges. However, these edges also represent a substantial …
interiors, well away from edges. However, these edges also represent a substantial …
Map** spatial microclimate patterns in mountain forests from LiDAR
Forests create unique microclimates that have the potential to serve as microrefugia for
species under climate change. Yet, our understanding of the heterogenous thermal patterns …
species under climate change. Yet, our understanding of the heterogenous thermal patterns …
[HTML][HTML] From broadleaves to conifers: The effect of tree composition and density on understory microclimate across latitudes
Forest canopies buffer the macroclimate and thus play an important role in mitigating climate-
warming impacts on forest ecosystems. Despite the importance of the tree layer for …
warming impacts on forest ecosystems. Despite the importance of the tree layer for …
Trait–micro‐environment relationships of forest herb communities across Europe
Aim The microclimate and light conditions on the forest floor are strongly modified by tree
canopies. Therefore, we need to better consider the micro‐environment when quantifying …
canopies. Therefore, we need to better consider the micro‐environment when quantifying …
Light more than warming impacts understory tree seedling growth in a temperate deciduous forest
Understanding the distinct impacts of temperature and light on seedling growth is crucial for
predicting forest regeneration trajectories under future climate change and forest …
predicting forest regeneration trajectories under future climate change and forest …
Urban forest microclimates across temperate Europe are shaped by deep edge effects and forest structure
The urban heat island (UHI) causes strong warming of cities and their urban forests
worldwide. Especially urban forest edges are strongly exposed to the UHI effect, which could …
worldwide. Especially urban forest edges are strongly exposed to the UHI effect, which could …