Forest management integrating nature conservation aspects into timber production focuses
increasingly on small-scale interventions. However, the ecological consequences of gap …

Forest gaps are an essential driver of litter decomposition in alpine forest ecosystems, but
how gap size influences lignin and cellulose degradation in twig litter remains poorly …

Canopy gaps are a prevalent disturbance form in forest ecosystems that promote forest
regeneration and succession by modifying the heterogeneity of the microenvironment …

Understanding the processes occurring in old-growth forests and identifying their key
aspects can significantly enrich modern forestry practices with innovative ideas and …

Soil nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems is a dynamic process fundamentally influenced by
climatic and environmental factors. This review synthesizes studies focusing on nutrient …

Litter humification plays a crucial role in organic matter formation and soil carbon
sequestration in forest ecosystems. However, how forest gap formation and gap size …

Canopy gaps play a pivotal role in tropical forest ecosystems, influencing succession,
carbon dynamics, ecosystem function, and biodiversity. Here we investigated canopy gap …

Changes in the microenvironment induced by forest gaps may affect litter decomposition, yet
it is unclear how the gap effects respond to altitudinal and seasonal differences. Here, a four …

The mechanisms driving the community spatial structure are central questions of community
ecology. Previous studies of niche and neutral models have mainly focused on species …

This study provides an overview of the forests of Basilicata, Southern Italy, including their
recent history, dominant forest types, current management, and vulnerability to climate …