Two new contributions about the Nature article Müller et al. (2023) published.
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BETA-FOR meeting in Lüngeburg
03/27/2025
In March 2025, the BETA-FOR members met for a project workshop at Leuphana university, Lüneburg - including a field trip to Lübecker Stadtwald.
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03/21/2025
In a new publication, Patrick Kacic and coauthors demonstrate how the BETA-FOR experiment influenced forest structure indicators from space-borne remote sensing and terrestrial laser scanning.
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05/28/2024New Insights into Ecosystem Functions
12/11/2023Led by distinguished researchers, this paper introduces an innovative statistical framework based on Hill–Chao numbers, allowing the dissection of multifunctionality across diverse spatial scales. Delve into how this pioneering approach bridges the gap between local and landscape-scale assessments of biodiversity–ecosystem functioning, offering insights into the intricate relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functionality. Access the complete methodology and findings to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of ecological processes
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08/07/2023
A majestic Great Kingfisher (Limenitis populi) discovered! Read how this elegant creature with its impressive wing pattern delights nature lovers in the National Park.
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Whether it is really a wildcat cannot be seen with one hundred percent certainty on photos - but the thick tail and the strong eel line are strong indicators.
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Featured in the Frankenschau: BETA-FOR scientists report on their research in the university forest Sailershausen
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Press report Süddeutsche Zeitung
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More Diversity in the Forest
03/30/2022
How can biodiversity be preserved or improved in the forest? A new research group at the University of Würzburg is investigating this question. It will receive 4.3 million euros over the next four years.
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