… , structure, and function of an ecosystem in relation to the system's … of change. We have
developed a protocol to evaluate the ecological integrity of temperate zone, forested ecosystems, …

… , ecosystem functions and services in forest ecosystems. An important example is research
on biodiversity–ecosystem functioning in forests. Biodiversity effects on ecosystem functions …

… ecology, ECOLOGY new and concepts forestry since of meta-communi- this book first ties
and meta-ecosystems … importance of spatial interactions in ecological dynamics; a new theory …

… stewardship under anthropogenic climate change, the latter concepts are crucial tool for …
change in forest ecosystems. Current challenges for disturbance modelling in forest ecosystems …

… change on ecosystems through disturbance are likely to be greater, notwithstanding that
disturbance has a more immediate impact on the ecological integrity of forest ecosystems and …

… However, ecosystem … and ecological systems to these anticipated changes. A fairly narrow
window of opportunity-perhaps 15-30 years-exists for land managers to implement ecological …

… For example, intact mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) forested ecosystems of … forested
ecosystems that have been degraded through logging 48 . In many cases, intact forests also …

… of forest ecosystems and the ecology of the herbaceous layer of deciduous forests. …
herbaceous layer—whose ecological importance to the forest ecosystem is quite disproportionate to …

… Forests are particularly sensitive to climate change, because the long life-span of trees …
changes. Associated with climate change there are several factors affecting forest ecosystems, …

… All ecological functions of forests are also economic functions. Many important … We ask,
just how much are forest ecosystems worth in economic terms? FOREST GOODS AND …