Speaker: Kirsten Thonicke
Summary
The ECOSTAB group investigates the stability and the dynamics of ecosystems under climate and land use change.
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.
Ongoing Projects
Finished Projects
In cooperation with: Leibniz-Forschungsverbund Biodiversität
Photo by F. Langerwisch (June 2015)
