Ecosystems are dynamic systems with complex responses to environmental variation. In
response to pervasive stressors of changing climate and disturbance regimes, many …

Evidence is increasing for positive effects of α-diversity on ecosystem functioning. We
highlight here the crucial role of β-diversity–a hitherto underexplored facet of biodiversity–for …

Globally, collapse of ecosystems—potentially irreversible change to ecosystem structure,
composition and function—imperils biodiversity, human health and well‐being. We examine …

Forest landscapes across western North America (wNA) have experienced extensive
changes over the last two centuries, while climatic warming has become a global reality over …

Natural resource managers worldwide face a growing challenge: Intensifying global change
increasingly propels ecosystems toward irreversible ecological transformations. This …

Abstract Changes in forest disturbances can have strong impacts on forests, yet we lack
consistent data on Europe's forest disturbance regimes and their changes over time. Here …

Patterns, mechanisms, projections, and consequences of tree mortality and associated
broad‐scale forest die‐off due to drought accompanied by warmer temperatures—“hotter …

Changing climates are altering the structural and functional components of forest
ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. Simultaneously, we are seeing a diversification of …

Climate‐change adaptation focuses on conducting and translating research to minimize the
dire impacts of anthropogenic climate change, including threats to biodiversity and human …

Human impacts on Earth's ecosystems have greatly intensified in the last decades. This is
reflected in unexpected disturbance events, as well as new and increasing socio-economic …