2022

Etzold S, Sterck F, Bose A K, Braun S, Buchmann N, Eugster W, Gessler A, Kahmen A, Peters R L, Vitasse Y, Walthert L, Zieminska K, Zweifel R, 2022:
Number of growth days and not length of the growth period determines radial stem growth of temperate trees. Ecology Letters, 25 (2): 427-439. [ >>> ] [10.1111/ele.13933] [abstract]
Hunziker S, Begert M, Scherrer S C, Rigling A, Gessler A, 2022:
Below average midsummer to early autumn precipitation evolved into the main driver of sudden Scots pine vitality decline in the Swiss Rhône Valley. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 5: . [ >>> ] [10.3389/ffgc.2022.874100] [abstract]
Wohlgemuth L, Rautio P, Ahrends B, Russ A, Vesterdal L, Waldner P, Timmermann V, Eickenscheidt N, Fürst A, Greve M, Roskams P, Thimonier A, Nicolas M, Kowalska A, Ingerslev M, Merilä P, Benham S, Iacoban C, Hoch G, Alewell C, Jiskra M, 2022:
Physiological and climate controls on foliar mercury uptake by European tree species. Biogeosciences, 19 (5): 1335-1353. [ >>> ] [10.5194/bg-19-1335-2022] [abstract]

2021

Baltensweiler A, Walthert L, Hanewinkel M, Zimmermann S, Nussbaum M, 2021:
Machine learning based soil maps for a wide range of soil properties for the forested area of Switzerland. Geoderma Regional, 27: e00437. [ >>> ] [10.1016/j.geodrs.2021.e00437] [abstract]
Etzold S, Eugster W, Braun S, Thimonier A, Waldner P, Zweifel R, 2021:
Stickstoffdeposition – ab wann ist es zu viel für das Baumwachstum?. Wald und Holz, 11/21: 15-18.
Zweifel R, Etzold S, Basler D, Bischoff R, Braun S, Buchmann N, Conedera M, Fonti P, Gessler A, Haeni M, Hoch G, Kahmen A, Köchli R, Maeder M, Nievergelt D, Peter M, Peters R L, Schaub M, Trotsiuk V, Walthert L, Wilhelm M, Eugster W, 2021:
TreeNet–The Biological Drought and Growth Indicator Network. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 4: . [ >>> ] [10.3389/ffgc.2021.776905] [abstract]

2020

Etzold S, Ferretti M, Reinds G J, Solberg S, Gessler A, Waldner P, Schaub M, Simpson D, Benham S, Hansen K, Ingerslev M, Jonard M, Karlsson P E, Lindroos A-J, Marchetto A, Manninger M, Meesenburg H, Merilä P, Nöjd P, Rautio P, Sanders T G M, Seidling W, Skudnik M, Thimonier A, Verstraeten A, Vesterdal L, Vejpustkova M, de Vries W, 2020:
Nitrogen deposition is the most important environmental driver of growth of pure, even-aged and managed European forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 458: 117762. [ >>> ] [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2019.117762] [abstract]
Pilotto F, Kühn I, Adrian R, Alber R, Alignier A, Andrews C, Bäck J, Barbaro L, Beaumont D, Beenaerts N, Benham S, Boukal D S, Bretagnolle V, Camatti E, Canullo R, Cardoso P G, Ens B J, Everaert G, Evtimova V, Feuchtmayr H, García-González R, Gómez García D, Grandin U, Gutowski J M, Hadar L, Halada L, Halassy M, Hummel H, Huttunen K-L, Jaroszewicz B, Jensen T C, Kalivoda H, Schmidt I K, Kröncke I, Leinonen R, Martinho F, Meesenburg H, Meyer J, Minerbi S, Monteith D, Nikolov B P, Oro D, Ozolinš D, Padedda B M, Pallett D, Pansera M, Pardal M Â, Petriccione B, Pipan T, Pöyry J, Schäfer S M, Schaub M, Schneider S C, Skuja A, Soetaert K, Springe G, Stanchev R, Stockan J A, Stoll S, Sundqvist L, Thimonier A, Van Hoey G, Van Ryckegem G, Visser M E, Vorhauser S, Haase P, 2020:
Meta-analysis of multidecadal biodiversity trends in Europe. Nature Communications, 11 (1): 3486. [ >>> ] [10.1038/s41467-020-17171-y] [abstract]
Zweifel R, Ginzler C, Psomas A, Braun S, Walthert L, Etzold S, 2020:
Baumwasserdefizite erreichten im Sommer 2018 Höchstwerte – war das aus dem All erkennbar?. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen / Journal forestier suisse, 171 (5): 302–305. [10.3188/szf.2020.0298] [abstract]

2018

Pisek J, Buddenbaum H, Camacho F, Hill J, Jensen J L R, Lange H, Liu Z, Piayda A, Qu Y, Roupsard O, Serbin S P, Solberg S, Sonnentag O, Thimonier A, Vuolo F, 2018:
Data synergy between leaf area index and clumping index Earth Observation products using photon recollision probability theory. Remote Sensing of Environment, 215: 1-6. [ >>> ] [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2018.05.026] [abstract]
Rebetez M, von Arx G, Gessler A, Graf Pannatier E, Innes J L, Jakob P, Jetel M, Kube M, Nötzli M, Schaub M, Schmitt M, Sutter F, Thimonier A, Waldner P, Haeni M, 2018:
Meteorological data series from Swiss long-term forest ecosystem research plots since 1997. Annals of Forest Science, 75 (2): 41. [ >>> ] [10.1007/s13595-018-0709-7] [abstract]
Rigling A, Moser B, Feichtinger L, Gärtner H, Giuggiola A, Hug C, Wohlgemuth T, 2018:
20 Jahre Waldföhrensterben im Wallis: Rückblick und aktuelle Resultate. Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen, 169 (5): 242-250. [ >>> ] [10.3188/szf.2018.0242]
van der Linde S, Suz L M, Orme C D L, Cox F, Andreae H, Asi E, Atkinson B, Benham S, Carroll C, Cools N, De Vos B, Dietrich H-P, Eichhorn J, Gehrmann J, Grebenc T, Gweon H S, Hansen K, Jacob F, Kristöfel F, Lech P, Manninger M, Martin J, Meesenburg H, Merilä P, Nicolas M, Pavlenda P, Rautio P, Schaub M, Schröck H-W, Seidling W, Šrámek V, Thimonier A, Thomsen I M, Titeux H, Vanguelova E, Verstraeten A, Vesterdal L, Waldner P, Wijk S, Zhang Y, Žlindra D, Bidartondo M I, 2018:
Environment and host as large-scale controls of ectomycorrhizal fungi. Nature, 558 (7709): 243-248. [ >>> ] [10.1038/s41586-018-0189-9] [abstract]

2016

Klesse S, Etzold S, Frank D, 2016:
Integrating tree-ring and inventory-based measurements of aboveground biomass growth: research opportunities and carbon cycle consequences from a large snow breakage event in the Swiss Alps. European Journal of Forest Research, 135 (2): 297-311. [ >>> ] [10.1007/s10342-015-0936-5] [abstract]
Sardans J, Alonso R, Janssens I A, Carnicer J, Vereseglou S, Rillig M C, Fernández-Martínez M, Sanders T G M, Peñuelas J, 2016:
Foliar and soil concentrations and stoichiometry of nitrogen and phosphorous across European Pinus sylvestris forests: relationships with climate, N deposition and tree growth. Functional Ecology, 30 (5): 676–689. [ >>> ] [10.1111/1365-2435.12541] [abstract]
van der Voort T S, Hagedorn F, McIntyre C, Zell C, Walthert L, Schleppi P, Feng X, Eglinton T I, 2016:
Variability in 14C contents of soil organic matter at the plot and regional scale across climatic and geologic gradients. Biogeosciences, 13 (11): 3427-3439. [ >>> ] [10.5194/bg-13-3427-2016] [abstract]

2015

Jetel M, Schneiter G, 2015:
Handbuch zum Projekt QuaLMet Qualitätsmanagement LWF-Meteodaten. Birmensdorf, Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL45. [ >>> ]

2014

Etzold S, Waldner P, Thimonier A, Schmitt M, Dobbertin M, 2014:
Tree growth in Swiss forests between 1995 and 2010 in relation to climate and stand conditions: Recent disturbances matter. Forest Ecology and Management, 311: 41-55. [10.1016/j.foreco.2013.05.040] [abstract]
Giordani P, Calatayud V, Stofer S, Seidling W, Granke O, Fischer R, 2014:
Detecting the nitrogen critical loads on European forests by means of epiphytic lichens. A signal-to-noise evaluation. Forest Ecology and Management, 311: 29-40. [ >>> ] [10.1016/j.foreco.2013.05.048] [abstract]
Reyer C, Lasch-Born P, Suckow F, Gutsch M, Murawski A, Pilz T, 2014:
Projections of regional changes in forest net primary productivity for different tree species in Europe driven by climate change and carbon dioxide. Annals of Forest Science, 71 (2): 211-225. [ >>> ] [10.1007/s13595-013-0306-8] [abstract]
Seidling W, Travaglini D, Meyer P, Waldner P, Fischer R, Granke O, Chirici G, Corona P, 2014:
Dead wood and stand structure - relationships for forest plots across Europe. IForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, 7: 269-281. [10.3832/ifor1057-007] [abstract]

2013

Walthert L, Graf Pannatier E, Meier E S, 2013:
Shortage of nutrients and excess of toxic elements in soils limit the distribution of soil-sensitive tree species in temperate forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 297: 94-107. [10.1016/j.foreco.2013.02.008] [abstract]

2012

Dobbertin M, Hug C, Walthert L, 2012:
Waldzustand in der Schweiz: Erfassung, Entwicklung und Einflussfaktoren. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 163 (9): 331-342. [10.3188/szf.2012.0331] [abstract]
Thimonier A, Graf Pannatier E, Schmitt M, Waldner P, Schleppi P, Braun S, 2012:
Dépôts atmosphériques azotés et leurs effets en forêt: un bilan des sites d observation à long terme. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 163 (9): 343-354. [10.3188/szf.2012.0343] [abstract]

2011

Schleppi P, Thimonier A, Walthert L, 2011:
Estimating leaf area index of mature temperate forests using regressions on site and vegetation data. Forest Ecology and Management, 261 (3): 601-610. [10.1016/j.foreco.2010.11.013 ] [abstract]
Thimonier A, Kull P, Keller W, Moser B, Wohlgemuth T, 2011:
Ground vegetation monitoring in Swiss forests: comparison of survey methods and implications for trend assessments. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 174: 47-63. [10.1007/s10661-010-1759-y ] [abstract]

2010

Obrist M, Duelli P, 2010:
Rapid biodiversity assessment of arthropods for monitoring average local species richness and related ecosystem services. Biodiversity and Conservation, 19 (8): 2201-2220. [10.1007/s10531-010-9832-y] [abstract]
Thimonier A, Graf Pannatier E, Schmitt M, Waldner P, Walthert L, Schleppi P, Dobbertin M, Kräuchi N, 2010:
Does exceeding the critical loads for nitrogen alter nitrate leaching, the nutrient status of trees and their crown condition at Swiss Long-term Forest Ecosystem Research (LWF) sites?. European Journal of Forest Research, 129 (3): 443-461. [10.1007/s10342-009-0328-9 ] [abstract]
Thimonier A, Sedivy I, Schleppi P, 2010:
Estimating leaf area index in different types of mature forest stands in Switzerland: a comparison of methods. European Journal of Forest Research, 129 (4): 543-562. [10.1007/s10342-009-0353-8 ]
van Dobben H, de Vries W, 2010:
Relation between forest vegetation, atmospheric deposition and site conditions at regional and European scales. Environmental Pollution, 158 (3): 921-933. [10.1016/j.envpol.2009.09.015] [abstract]

2009

Dobbertin M, Hug C, Waldner P, 2009:
Kronenverlichtung, Sterberaten und Wachstum in Langzeitstudien - Welche Indikatoren beschreiben den Waldzustand am besten?. In: Forum für Wissen 2009, Langzeitforschung für eine nachhaltige Waldnutzung, Eidg. Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (WSL)7-20. [ >>> ]
Waldner P, Schmitt M, Schaub M, Graf Pannatier E, Thimonier A, 2009:
Stickstoffeintrag und Ozonbelastung im Schweizer Wald aus der Sicht der Langfristigen Waldökosystem-Forschung. In: Forum für Wissen 2009, Langzeitforschung für eine nachhaltige Waldnutzung, Eidg. Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (WSL)113-124. [ >>> ] [abstract]

2008

Blaser P, Graf Pannatier E, Walthert L, 2008:
The base saturation in acidified Swiss forest soils on calcareous and non-calcareous parent material - A pH-base saturation anomaly. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science , 171: 155-16. [10.1002/jpln.200625213] [abstract]
Blaser P, Walthert L, Graf Pannatier E, 2008:
The sensitivity of Swiss forest soils to acidification and the risk of aluminum toxicity. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 171 (4): 605-612. [10.1002/jpln.200700185] [abstract]
Blaser P, Walthert L, Zimmermann S, Graf Pannatier E, Luster J, 2008:
Classification schemes for the acidity, base saturation, and acidification status of forest soils in Switzerland. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 171 (2): 163-170. [10.1002/jpln.200700008] [abstract]
Seidling W, Fischer R, Granke O, 2008:
Relationships between forest floor vegetation on ICP Forests monitoring plots in Europe and basic variables in soil and nitrogen deposition. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 65 (3): 309-320. [ >>> ] [10.1080/00207230701862538] [abstract]

2007

Graf Pannatier E, Dobbertin M, Schmitt M, Thimonier A, Waldner P, 2007:
Effects of the drought 2003 on forests in Swiss Level II plots. In: J. Eichhorn (ed.) Forests in a Changing Environment. Results of 20 years ICP Forests Monitoring, October 25-28, 2006, Göttingen, Germany, Schriften aus der Forstlichen Fakultät der Universität Göttingen und der Nordwestdeutschen Forstlichen Versuchsanstalt, 142: 128-135.
Schleppi P, Conedera M, Sedivy I, Thimonier A, 2007:
Correcting non-linearity and slope effects in the estimation of the leaf area index of forests from hemispherical photographs. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 144: 236-242. [ >>> ] [10.1016/j.agrformet.2007.02.004] [abstract]
Thimonier A, Schmitt M, Graf Pannatier E, Schaub M, Waldner P, 2007:
Atmospheric deposition and ozone levels in Swiss forests: Are critical values exceeded?. In: J. Eichhorn (ed.) Forests in a Changing Environment. Results of 20 years ICP Forests Monitoring, October 25-28, 2006, Göttingen, Germany, Schriften aus der Forstlichen Fakultät der Universität Göttingen und der Nordwestdeutschen Forstlichen Versuchsanstalt, 142: 164-169.
Waldner M, 2007:
Untersuchung des Zusammenhangs der Nährstoffgehalte in den Blättern und Nadeln von Bäumen und den Nährstoffgehalte im Boden auf 16 Flächen der Schweiz. , Hochschule Wädenswil, Zürcher Fachhochschule32.
Waldner P, Schaub M, Graf Pannatier E, Schmitt M, Thimonier A, Walthert L, 2007:
Atmospheric deposition and ozone levels in Swiss forests: Are critical values exceeded?. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 128: 5-17. [10.1007/s10661-006-9411-6] [abstract]

2006

Bigler C, Bräker OU, Bugmann H, Dobbertin M, Rigling A, 2006:
Drought as an inciting mortality factor in Scots pine stands of the Valais, Switzerland. Ecosystems, 9 (3): 330-343. [10.1007/s10021-005-0126-2] [abstract]

2005

Wehren B, 2005:
Entwicklung und Anwendung eines hydrologischen Modells des Spissibaches (Leissigen, Berner Oberland) unter Verwendung des Modellsystems PREVAH. Bern, Unversität Bern139.

2001

Thimonier A, Schmitt M, Cherubini P, Kräuchi N, 2001:
Monitoring the Swiss forest: building a research platform. In: T. Anfodillo, V. Carraro (ed.) Monitoraggio ambientale: metodologie ed applicazioni. Atti del XXXVIII Corso di Cultura in Ecologia, 2001, 121-134.