Call for papers!

The canopy is the defining component of any forest ecosystem. The canopy, however, is not readily accessible and progress in understanding the ecology of forest canopies has been limited. With increased research interest combined with new technologies there have been recent advances in canopy science.

Despite substantial advances in our understanding of canopy ecology, many critical knowledge gaps remain. Forest canopies form vertically stratified ecosystems, but we know little about the vertical stratification of microclimate, species and genetic diversity across multiple scales. We must engage observational and experimental approaches to better understand the mechanisms that form verticality in diversity and ecosystem processes. This Research Topic will cover a wide range of topics associated with microclimates, microhabitats, biodiversity, ecosystem processes and their interactions among forest canopies. The studies presented will showcase our advances in canopy science ahead of the 8th International Canopy Conference.

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