The degradation of wetland ecosystems is currently recognized as one of the main threats to
global biodiversity. As a means of compensation, constructed wetlands (CWs), which are …

Since biodiversity often increases ecosystem functioning, changes in tree species diversity
could substantially influence terrestrial carbon cycling. Yet much less is known about the …

Plant invasions have consistently been shown to cause significant reductions in the diversity
of recipient plant communities; an effect that can cascade through ecosystems to impact the …

Climate and management affect grassland plant diversity but studies vary regarding the
magnitude of changes in plant species richness. Here we develop a comprehensive …

Rangelands cover around half of the planet's land mass and provide vital ecosystem
services to over a quarter of humanity. The Himalayan rangelands, part of a global …

Aim Decades of experimental research have conclusively shown a positive relationship
between species richness and ecosystem function. However, authoritative reviews find no …

Forest ecosystems are critical for their carbon sequestration potential. Increasing tree
diversity has been shown to enhance both forest productivity and litter decomposition. Litter …

Understanding how ecosystem multifunctionality is maintained in naturally assembled
communities is crucial, because human activities benefit from multiple functions and …

The orientation of slopes in alpine zones creates microclimates, eg equatorial-facing slopes
(EFSs) are generally drier and warmer than are polar-facing slopes (PFSs). The vegetation …

Random species loss has been shown experimentally to reduce ecosystem function,
sometimes more than other anthropogenic environmental changes. Yet, controversy …