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Consequences of global biodiversity loss and climate change for decomposer communities and implications for forest carbon fluxes
Uncertainty or stochasticity is the norm in fieldwork. Everything can be planned, but nature has its own way. Our natural forest site in Germany was destroyed by a wild boar attack last January. However, thanks to the local foresters, we could replace it quickly, now well protected. #BIOCOMP ISA
08.10.2025 09:00 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This year, we started a new experiment as part of BIOCOMP studying interactions between insects and fungi in deadwood, especially vectoring, and their effects on decomposition. The first site in Germany has been set up, and some model insect species have moved into their new homes.
30.09.2025 11:31 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We recently shipped the first samples for analysis, gathered in the Biocomp project site in the Netherlands: the forest reserve in the Speulderbos!
We are one of 47 global experiment sites to find out how decomposer communities impact carbon fluxes @biocomp-erc.bsky.social @patrickjansen.bsky.social
Great chance to visit the BIOCOMP field site in Swedish boreal forest. Thanks to Joakim Hjälten, Jörgen Sjögren, Anne-Maarit Hekkala and the Restoration Ecology Group at SLU in Umea for the trip and the excellent scientific discussions! @biocomp-erc.bsky.social
26.09.2025 09:11 — 👍 13 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🌲 Greetings from the Carpathian Mountains, Brasov, Romania!
Happy to be part of the BIOCOMP project — exploring the hidden biodiversity of deadwood, soil, and decomposers across forest ecosystems worldwide.
Follow our journey: @biocomp-erc.bsky.social
#BIOCOMP #ForestBiodiversity #Carpathians
Bluesky account of the BIOCOMP project launched! We study diversity patterns of arthropods and microbes related to deadwood and soil as well as wood decomposition rates in managed and natural forests across the globe. Involving a large group of awesome collaborators! @biocomp-erc.bsky.social
12.03.2025 18:43 — 👍 12 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
