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  • Forestry
  • Biodiversity Research

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  • Growing concerns about biodiversity loss and its impact on ecosystem functioning have led to numerous experiments.
  • Previous studies show a general trend of increased ecosystem functioning with higher biodiversity, often attributed to complementary resource use and functional traits.
  • Mechanisms driving complementary resource use, especially in tree-dominated ecosystems, remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the International Diversity Experiment Network with Trees (IDENT) as an innovative approach to biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) research.
  • To investigate mechanisms of species interactions, coexistence, and complementary resource use in tree communities.
  • To explore the roles of intraspecific trait variation, complementarity, and environmental stress.

Main Methods:

  • The IDENT network employs a replicated experimental design with high-density tree plots across multiple hierarchical levels (individual, neighborhood, community).
  • Experiments manipulate species richness and functional diversity (FD) gradients under varying environmental conditions (e.g., water stress).
  • The design facilitates studying tree interactions over reduced space and time, enabling tests across specific, functional, and phylogenetic diversity gradients.

Main Results:

  • The experimental design allows for the investigation of mechanisms underlying biodiversity effects on ecosystem functioning in tree systems.
  • IDENT provides a framework to test hypotheses regarding complementary resource use and species coexistence.
  • The network facilitates the study of trait-based mechanisms and the influence of environmental stress on ecosystem functioning.

Conclusions:

  • The IDENT network offers a novel, multi-level approach to studying functional diversity in tree-dominated ecosystems.
  • Sharing design experiences aims to foster collaboration and expand the network globally.
  • This research is crucial for understanding how to maintain ecosystem functioning in the face of biodiversity loss.