Old, broad-leaved stands support both high biodiversity and carbon storage in German forests
K. Springer, P. Manning, A. L. Boesing, C. Ammer, A. M. Fiore-Donno, M. Fischer, K. Goldmann, G. Le Provost, J. Overmann, L. Ruess, I. Schoening, S. Seibold, J. Sikorski, M. Neyret
This study shows that older, broad-leaved forests in Germany support both high biodiversity and carbon storage, suggesting sustainable management strategies for Central Europe.
bioRxiv · Feb 6, 2024Ecology