About the working group
We investigate the stability and the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems under climate and land use change. We aim to advance our process understanding of how forest stability and plant co-existence emerges from functional diversity, and which role play natural disturbances and climate extremes.
Key research objectives
Our research focuses on the following three aspects
- Functional diversity, elasticity of ecosystems and ecological tipping points
- Impacts of extreme events and (fire) disturbances on ecosystems
- Shifts in ecosystem services, role of natural vegetation and climate regulation services
As each of these research topics shows strong implications on the others, we are aiming for a high level of integration.
