Almost half of the total organic carbon (C) in terrestrial ecosystems is stored in forest soils.
By altering rates of input or release of C from soils, forest management activities can …

Mankind expects from forests and forest soils benefits like pure drinking water, space for
recreation, habitats for nature-near biocenoses and the production of timber as unrivaled …

Potential for, and limits to, adaptation to environmental changes are critical for resilience and
risk mitigation. The Mediterranean basin is a mosaic of biodiversity‐rich ecosystems long …

Afforestation is thought to be one of the key measures for mitigating climate change by
capturing atmospheric carbon. However, despite the importance of afforestation in …

Litter decomposition determines carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Prior
research has addressed the importance of litter quality and microclimate on litter …

To determine whether mixed plantations can improve nutrient cycling and to elucidate the
mechanisms of such effects, a field litterbag experiment with seven treatments involving …

Co-invasion by two invasive plant species (IPS) can occur in the same habitat. Diversified
acid deposition may change the co-invasion process by altering litter decomposition and …

Soil microbial communities (SMCs) are important drivers of forest ecosystem functions and
services. To optimize afforestation practices, it is important to understand how pure and …

Invasive and native plants can coexist in the same habitat; however, the decomposition
process may be altered by the mixing of invasive and native leaves. Heavy metal …

In the coming decades, Mediterranean forests are likely to experience higher heat-wave
frequency that may severely affect soil microbial functioning. Here, we studied the effects of …