Succession is a fundamental concept in ecology because it indicates how species
populations, communities, and ecosystems change over time on new substrate or after a …

Succession is defined as a directional change in species populations, the community, and
the ecosystem at a site following a disturbance. Succession is a fundamental concept in …

Tropical forest recovery is fundamental to addressing the intertwined climate and
biodiversity loss crises. While regenerating trees sequester carbon relatively quickly, the …

Abandonment of agricultural lands promotes the global expansion of secondary forests,
which are critical for preserving biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services. Such …

Forest vegetation is an important component of forest ecosystems, contributing to terrestrial
plant diversity while also providing a variety of ecological services. In managed landscapes …

The long‐term contribution of global forest restoration to support multiple dimensions of
biodiversity and ecosystem function remains largely illusive across contrasting climates and …

Life forms are key to understand the changes in species composition and vegetation types in
space and with succession over time. We asked how life forms from dry and wet regions …

Secondary forests recovering after disturbances currently comprise about half of the world′
s tropical forests. A better understanding of the recovery of species composition, stand …

Nutrient limitation may constrain the ability of recovering and mature tropical forests to serve
as a carbon sink. However, it is unclear to what extent trees can utilize nutrient acquisition …

Since the 1960s, the increased availability of modern seed varieties in develo** countries
has had large positive effects on households' well-being. However, the effect of related land …