The global forest carbon (C) stock is estimated at 662 Gt of which 45% is in soil organic
matter. Thus, comprehensive understanding of the effects of forest management practices on …

Pesticides are essential to modern human production activities, particularly those increasing
global food production and quality; however, corresponding pesticide contamination is …

Across the globe, tree species are under high anthropogenic pressure. Risks of extinction
are notably more severe for species with restricted ranges and distinct evolutionary histories …

The conservation of biodiversity from the genetic to the community levels is fundamental for
the continual provision of ecosystem services (ES), the benefits that ecosystems provide to …

Plant species diversity (PSD) benefits soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation, but
mechanisms underlying the stimulative effects of PSD on SOC pools have not been well …

Clear-cutting is the main forest management method in boreal and hemiboreal forests, but
recently its implementation has raised concerns due to its effects on biodiversity, including …

Forests form rich biodiversity hubs that act as large reservoirs of natural carbon. The spatial
and temporal heterogeneity of these complex habitats of forest floors provides ecological …

Tree species can substantially impact the structure and functioning of soil microbial
communities. However, how tree species mixing affects soil microbial communities along …

Abstract The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is one of the most sensitive regions in response to global
climate change. Because soil bacteria have a considerable influence on ecosystem function …

Complex links between biotic and abiotic constituents are fundamental for the functioning of
ecosystems. Although non-monotonic interactions and associations are known to increase …