Tree hollows are fascinating microcosms that host a rich saproxylic insect assemblage. One
of the most peculiar characteristics of this habitat is that both biotic and abiotic factors affect …

Primary forests represent the ultimate intact habitat for saproxylic insects. However, their
extent has been considerably reduced over the past centuries, and those remaining are very …

▪ Abstract Saproxylic insects comprise a diverse, species-rich and dominant functional group
that share a dependence on dead wood and the old trees that generate it (mature timber …

Much like flowering plants set the stage for an explosion of herbivore and pollinator diversity,
the origin of dead wood in early Devonian forests (~ 400 mya) was followed by an incredible …

I hypothesized that for saproxylic insects, a habitat is fragmented when spatial connectivity of
dead wood pieces (coarse woody debris) is low. In a two-year study, I investigated the …

Saproxylic diversity assessment is a major goal for conservation strategies in woodlands
and it should consider woodland composition and configuration at site and tree level as key …

Tree hollows are keystone structures for saproxylic fauna and host numerous endangered
species. However, not all tree hollows are equal. Many variables including physical, biotic …

Invariably, insects are overlooked when tropical forest management issues are discussed,
because there are so many species, they are taxonomically intractable and so poorly known …

The ecological value of dead wood (coarse woody debris) is broadly acknowledged, but in
most commercial forests in Central Europe dead wood amounts are still low. Dead trees are …

Many saproxylic species are threatened in Europe because of habitat decline. Hollow trees
represent an important habitat for saproxylic species. Artificial habitats may need to be …