The present dataset was collected as part of WP1 (forest biodiversity and mental health and well-being), as well as WP2 (forest biodiversity and subjective microclimate) in three peri-urban forests in vicinity of the cities of Leipzig (Germany), V...

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The raw data concerns the cover of understorey, shrubs, and trees both of the 3 subplots (5mx5m) in every 1- and 3- tree species plots in Kaltenborn.

LAI was measured directly using 33 cm diameter planting pots in the plots. The pots were directly fixed to the ground. Three pots were placed in monocultures and five pots in polycultures. Litter was collected every 2 to 4 weeks and gathered in a ...

Most of the plant diversity in European forests is found in the understorey, and despite its relatively low biomass compared to the forest overstorey, its functional importance is high (nectar source for pollinators, habitat for small mammals, aff...

Most of the plant diversity in European forests is found in the understorey, and despite its relatively low biomass compared to the forest overstorey, its functional importance is high (nectar source for pollinators, habitat for small mammals, aff...