Therefore, climate change driven global temperature rise may have a strong effect on trait differences between dominant and rare tree species and may lead to changes in species abundances and therefore strong community reassembly.

The difference between traits of dominant and rare species is more strongly driven by temperature compared to water availability, as temperature might affect a larger number of traits.

We found three consistent trait differences between locally dominant and rare species across all biomes; dominant species are taller, have softer wood and higher loading on the multivariate stem strategy axis (related to narrow tracheids and thick bark).

Publication out on the effect of climate on traits of dominant and rare tree species in the world’s forests in natcomms.nature.com‬rdcu.be/enby2

We are hiring 2 PhD candidates working on resilience of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across landscapes. Daily supervision by myself, @dominic-martin.bsky.social @iris-hordijk.bsky.social @lucianachr.bsky.social and Merel Hofmeijer. Details & application here: www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...

In the early phase of succession it is determined if succession is arrested or if forest recovers quickly. Our study shows that mainly soil characteristics and connectivity of forest in the landscape affects growth form replacement in early succession. Stay tuned for the final results!

Last month I presented #ECTE2025 a study from the #PANTROP project (pantrop-eu.com) on growth form replacement in early succession. The succes of natural forest recovery is not only determined by the arrival or regrowth of trees, but also the competition with growth forms such as grasses and ferns.

Happy to have contributed to this interesting study on landscape diversity! Thank you for the lead Sarah Mayor & Pascal Niklaus and being persistent to get it published @simonsaysenjoy.bsky.social

Our research is finally out 📜 @natureportfolio.bsky.social in our publication we show that #landscape_diversity 🏞️promotes #productivity using #remote_sensing on a continental scale 🌎 across 20 years

Thanks to everyone who contributed✨
#University_of_Zurich #URPP_GCB

www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Interested in a PhD position where you contribute to innovative transdisciplinary research on forest recovery? We have a position available with fieldwork in Mexico @w-u-r.bsky.social
More info & how to apply: tinyurl.com/3bpy65xs

Interested in a PhD position where you contribute to forest restoration in a biodiversity hotspot? We have a position available with fieldwork in Madagascar @w-u-r.bsky.social
More info & how to apply: www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/phd-position-tree-based-restoration-in-biodiversity-hotspot-madagascar.htm