Ecosystem services from forests depend on the species therein, but the type of species diversity may also determine the level of services that the forest can provide. Swedish national forest data show that while mixed stands often provide more services than monoculture forests, it is the relative abundance of species within the mix that can be the key determinant, and necessary for understanding in forest management.
- Micael Jonsson
- Jan Bengtsson
- Tord Snäll
