Leaf litter and deadwood have important roles in the forest ecosystems, providing shelter for
several organisms, preventing erosion and microclimate fluctuations. Their decomposition is …

It has been recognized for a long time that the overstorey composition of a forest partly
determines its biological and physical–chemical functioning. Here, we review evidence of …

Abstract Information on tree species effects on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is scattered
and there have been few attempts to synthesize results for forest floor and mineral soil C …

Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition is expected to change forest understorey plant
community composition and diversity, but results of experimental addition studies and …

In the context of sustainable forest management and climate change, increasing tree
richness has been proposed as a possible strategy to reach both ecological and productivity …

Forests unfold an exceptionally large ecosystem volume and expose a vast biotic surface,
providing crucial ecosystem functions and services, including carbon sequestration and …

Litter decomposition and nutrient release are key processes for soil C and nutrient cycling.
However, the relative importance of the effects of litter quality, fauna and decomposition site …

We investigated the link between aboveground and belowground diversity in temperate
deciduous forest ecosystems. To this end, we determined the effects of the tree species …

We hypothesised that the decomposition rates of leaf litter will increase along a gradient of
decreasing fraction of the European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and increasing tree species …

Large-scale decline in populations of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) are occurring
throughout Europe due to the invasive fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. This has grave …