BETA-FOR - Enhancing the structural diversity in production forests, soil fungal community

Our project investigates the impacts of forest homogenization on biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The decline in beta-diversity due to increasing human activities has led to more uniform communities in landscapes. We will examine the role of structural diversity and natural disturbances in forests to understand their effects on biodiversity and multifunctionality. Through experimental approaches, we aim to develop guidelines for sustainable forest management to reverse the negative impacts of homogenization. Our goal is to establish a connection between beta-diversity and multifunctionality to pave the way for long-term conservation strategies for forests.Here the fungal community composition in forest soil was addressed as a part of the project.