Matthias Peichl, professor of forest landscape biogeochemistry

Matthias Peichl’s research addresses the exchange of greenhouse gases between the forest landscape and the atmosphere. Instruments mounted on towers several meters above the plant canopy measure the fluxes of these gases throughout the year. These measurements provide insights into whether the ecosystem takes up more gases than it releases, and how this exchange responds to weather extremes and forest management. Ultimately, this research delivers the science-based evidence needed for the development of climate-friendly management strategies for the boreal forest landscape.