Ecology: Complexity and functionality in forests

Peter de Ruiter

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2025.03.020

Ecology: Complexity and functionality in forests

Peter de Ruiter^*

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Abstract

Forests are species-rich ecosystems and provide vital ecosystem services. A new study highlights how tree diversity, mycorrhizal fungi and soil food web structure govern forest functionality, and how tiny energy fluxes can be critical for community persistence. The findings provide new insights into how to sustainably manage forests.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R285-R287
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	35
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2025.03.020
Publication status	Published - 21 Apr 2025

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