Couldn’t make it to Thomas Wohlgemuth’s lecture? Watch it here!
In this recorded lecture from the FISC inaugural symposium, Swiss forest ecologist Thomas Wohlgemuth draws together findings from numerous studies on non-native tree species and their role in Europe’s forests.
He explains why introduced species can pose challenges for native biodiversity and outlines how thoughtful management can help balance adaptation to a changing climate with conservation goals. Watch the full talk to learn about the issues, the evidence and the potential solutions.
Thomas Wohlgemuth is a forest ecologist and recognised expert on disturbance ecology.
He studies how natural events such as wind, floods, fire and insect outbreaks, along with human activities, alter forest biomass and drive vegetation dynamics. His work highlights how disturbances affect biodiversity and interact with climate change. Wohlgemuth emphasises that understanding disturbance regimes is fundamental for managing forests and biodiversity in a rapidly changing environment.