Herb-layer diversity in deciduous forests: Raised by tree richness or beaten by beech?

By A. Mölder, M. Bernhardt‐Römermann, W. Schmidt. 2008

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Is forest diversity driving ecosystem function and service (2010, background): “These studies largely focused on arthropod communities [14,15 ,16–20], but some also considered earth worms [21], soil microbes [22], herbs [23], and invasive plants [24].”
Structure and diversity of a natural temperate sessile oak (Quercus petraea L.) – European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forest (2012, background): “Although our knowledge of the relationships between stand structure, biodiversity and ecological functions is still limited (Pretzsch, 1997; Mölder et al., 2008), it is generally assumed that a rich forest structure is linked to greater plant and animal species diversity (Haber, 1982).”
Canopy effects on vegetation caused by harvesting and regeneration treatments (2010, background): “Mölder et al. (2008) stressed that productivity of the herbaceous layer could be promoted by increasing nutrient supply and base saturation.”
Spatiotemporal changes of beetle communities across a tree diversity gradient (2009, background): “Due to more acidic soils, thicker leaf layer and often lesser light permeability, beech dominated stands are usually characterized by low plant diversity (Ellenberg, 1996; Mölder et al., 2008).”