Functional traits have become important tools for evaluating the response of epiphytic
lichens to environmental changes. In this study, we evaluated which predictors related to …

Epiphytic lichens are a functionally important and species-rich component of Alpine forests,
including several species of conservation concern. Their dependence on specific host trees …

Epiphytes colonize canopy trees, provide substantial ecosystem services in production and
nutrient cycling, contribute as energy sources, shelter and breeding sites for pollinating …

Lichens are an important part of forest ecosystems, contributing to forest biodiversity, the
formation of micro-niches and nutrient cycling. Assessing the diversity of lichenised fungi in …

Large veteran trees are key structures sustaining biodiversity in wooded landscapes. Many
organisms associated with such trees are, however, also able to inhabit suitable trees with …

There is a critical gap in our knowledge about sustainable forest management in order to
maintain biodiversity with respect to allocating conservation efforts between production …

This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic
bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management …

The study examines the changes of epiphytic lichen diversity in differently aged stands
developing after clear cutting and pine planting on fertile habitats typical for deciduous …

Trees are the only or main growth substrate for thousands of lichen species, including many
endangered ones. The present study gives an overview of the diversity of red-listed …

Alluvial forests with black alder are a priority conservation habitat in Europe. In the Po plain,
black alder is traditionally managed by coppicing with frequent rotations. This study aims to …