Crowther Lab studies global ecosystems, generating knowledge to protect #biodiversity & address #ClimateChange
Zurich, Switzerland
Joined August 2017
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So excited that this amazing study led by the indomitable @YibiaoZ is out in @ScienceMagazine. We must start looking at forest fragmentation from a more ecological perspective to protect biodiversity and conserve ecosystem functionality 🌳🍃
Out today in @ScienceMagazine: Over half of the world’s forests have become more fragmented since 2000, threatening biodiversity and climate stability.
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#Biodiversity #Conservation #ClimateCrisis
@YibiaoZ @ConstiZo @TWCrowther
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Out today in @ScienceMagazine: Over half of the world’s forests have become more fragmented since 2000, threatening biodiversity and climate stability.
science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
#Biodiversity #Conservation #ClimateCrisis
@YibiaoZ @ConstiZo @TWCrowther
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In this episode, I'm joined by ecologist @TWCrowther to discuss the critical importance of biodiversity as an intricate web of life that supports all other living beings, not just through the sheer number of species, but because of the complexity of interactions within ecosystems.
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🌳🌲 #ForestRestoration has gained much attention – but where do we use which mix of restoration techniques? @CrowtherLab's study identifies 7 innovative restoration methods that can help overcome ecological & economic challenges in forest restoration: doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.202…
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Razan Al Mubarak: ”The COP28 joint statement on climate, nature and people provides a powerful platform for connected and collaborative action for the protection, management and restoration of our threatened ecosystems. Non-State actors have a critical role to play in delivering change, at speed and scale”
This is particularly relevant in fostering synergies for the implementation of the three Rio Conventions. More here 👇
Too often, our global climate & nature crises are tackled separately.
However, #NonStateActors can play a key role in fostering synergies to drive more effective change #ForNature. Read the report by @CrowtherLab in support of @hlcchampions: bit.ly/3CLS7dq #COP29
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The XPRIZE Rainforest competition acknowledged ETH Zurich-led team for its development and deployment of novel, autonomous technologies that enable near real-time insights about biodiversity. ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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🌍 #BC3Seminar | Don't miss ecologist Miguel Berdugo from @unicomplutense at BC3 as he discusses drylands' resilience and vulnerability under #climatechange, exploring critical aridity thresholds & impacts on local communities.
Register now! info.bc3research.org/event/a…
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Forest plots reveal that tropical wood is 30% denser than wood in forests of the far North.
Out now in @NatureEcoEvo! Led by Dr. Lidong Mo & Dr. @ConstiZo, we studied global wood density variation & its drivers🪵🌍
Our research reveals a latitudinal gradient, whereby wood in the tropics is 30% more dense than in boreal forests.
Why? Learn more: doi.org/10.1038/s41559-024-0…
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🌏🍄🍂Excited to share our latest research in @GlobalChangeBio, with incredible support from @CrowtherLab! Global change affects decomposition in multiple ways. Looking at only one pathway, we might miss the bigger picture! Special thanks to @DJSoilEcol.
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IN TWO WEEKS we will be hearing from Dr. Leland Werden as a part of our quarterly speaker series. The talk is online and all are welcome, we hope you join us!
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🌳 A new study led by the @CrowtherLab reveals surprising patterns in tree longevity, offering key insights for biodiversity conservation and climate action. 🌍
More here: go.ethz.ch/10
#ClimateChange #Sustainability #Biodiversity
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Our new paper about how microbes are essential to achieving the SDGs is out! Thanks to such a fantastic bunch of co-authors for making this happen
A future without #microbes? Unthinkable! In fact, many microbe-based technologies – from health prevention to ecosystem restoration – are indispensable for the future. Our new paper in @CellCellPress shows that we critically need them to achieve the #SDGs:
cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092…
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Strong and scale dependent species-area relationships of ectomycorrhizal fungi at the global scale. A fascinating talk by @QingzhouZhao
#ICOM12
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The trials and tribulations of trees. This episode features Raffy Hull @CUBotanicGarden, Ulf Büntgen @CamUniGeography, @leighradwood @nature_org, @TWCrowther @ETH_en, and @ProfMarkMaslin @ucl.
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Positive feedbacks in demographic processes (survival, growth & recruitment) in deciduous vs. evergreen #trees (e.g. #conifers) lead to widespread alternate stable states in leaf-type dominance in #forests🍁vs🌲Happy to have been involved in this fundamental study🍃🍂 #vegetation
For the first time ever, we found large-scale evidence for alternative stable states in temperate forests.
🌳🌲 Learn more in @NatureComms about the feedback loops maintaining deciduous & evergreen forests as stable states: doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-4…
@YibiaoZ @ConstiZo @TWCrowther
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Here, van Tiel et al. map global tree composition in forests & assess the impacts of historical forest on cover loss & climate change, highlighting the need for preserving the remaining large forest biomes
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Zou et al. combine forest biodiversity observations & simulations to show that leaf types across northern hemisphere temperate regions follow a bimodal distribution.
@YibiaoZ @TWCrowther @ConstiZo
@CrowtherLab @usys_ethzh
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We’re still super stoked about the turnout of the AI+Environment #EcoHackathon. 🤯
A huge shoutout to our amazing participants and mentors! Your passion, creativity, and dedication have been truly inspiring. We’re so proud of the innovative solutions and visualizations developed to meet our one goal of preserving #biodiversity. Special thanks to our mentors for your invaluable guidance and support throughout the event. Your expertise made a world of difference.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to highlight the incredible work from our teams. PLUS, winners will be announced soon! 🎉
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Are you familiar with the 🇨🇭fungal flora and do you speak French or German?
Swiss Fungi is looking for a #mycologist to carry out field work for the revision of the Red List (from July 2024 to end of the year).
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