A research network on the functional importance of tree biodiversity
The treediv|Belgium website provides an overview of the functional tree diversity research platforms in Belgium. The consortium of treediv|Belgium consists of researchers of different Belgian universities that investigate complementary ecological questions on similar research sites. They use experimentally or observationally designed tree diversity gradients to study a multitude of ecological processes. By grouping into treediv|Belgium, a unique opportunity is created for collaboration, multidisciplinary research and synthesis.
Two types of research platforms are studied: true experiments and exploratories, i.e., observational platforms designed to focus on tree diversity gradients.
Experiments
Exploratories
The consortium of treediv|Belgium is also involved in several related international networks and projects.
EuMIXFOR: a European research network on mixed forests
FunDivEUROPE: a European project on the functional significance of forest biodiversity in six European forest types
TreeDivNet: a unique platform for ecosystem research in tree diversity experiments worldwide
CAMBIO: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation with BIOdiverse forest plantations
MixForChange: Mixed Forest plantations for climate change mitigation and adaptation