Explore our collection of publications from the Forest Ecology and Conservation Group, organised by theme to highlight how we’re working to protect nature, restore habitats, respond to climate change, and enjoy the fascinating ecology of plants. Whether you’re a student, a fellow researcher, or just passionate about the environment, we’d love to hear from you — please reach out if you have any questions!
Forest Ecology & Biodiversity
Exploring the diversity, dynamics, and resilience of forest ecosystems across the globe, with a focus on species interactions and ecological processes.
Remote Sensing & LiDAR
Harnessing advanced technologies like LiDAR and satellite imaging to map, measure, and monitor forests at unprecedented scales and resolutions.
Carbon & Climate Change
Investigating forests’ vital role in the global carbon cycle and their responses to climate change to inform conservation and climate action.
Methodological Advances
Innovating methods in ecological analysis to improve the precision, reliability, and reach of environmental research.
Species Distribution & Modeling
Developing predictive models to map species distributions and anticipate biodiversity shifts under environmental change.
Tropical Forest Dynamics
Uncovering the patterns of loss, recovery, and resilience in tropical forests, some of the planet’s most important ecosystems.
Plant Traits & Functional Ecology
Linking plant traits to ecosystem function, advancing our understanding of biodiversity, resilience, and ecological performance.
Disturbance & Succession
Examining how forests and ecosystems respond to disturbances, revealing pathways of recovery and adaptation over time.
Microclimate & Gradients
Investigating how fine-scale climate variations within forests impact biodiversity, species survival, and ecological stability.
Conservation & Restoration
Bridging science and practice to enhance biodiversity conservation and guide ecosystem restoration across varied landscapes.
Global Ecology
Spanning plant functional traits, forest carbon dynamics, biodiversity patterns, and the integration of remote sensing with ground-based ecological insights.
Others
Address fundamental ecological questions and test major theoretical frameworks.
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