FunDivEUROPE

FunDivEUROPE was an EU‑funded FP7 research project that investigated how forest biodiversity influences key ecosystem functions and services across Europe. By combining data from tree‑diversity experiments, natural forest gradients and national forest inventories, the project examined how tree species diversity affects timber production, nutrient cycling, carbon storage and water regulation. FunDivEUROPE also explored how diverse forests may be more resilient under climate change. Alongside its scientific work, the project strengthened science–policy exchange through a dedicated knowledge‑transfer platform, helping bridge research and forest management practice.