About us

At the Tree Growth and Wood Physiology Group, we explore how trees grow and handle changing environmental conditions, helping to ensure forest resilience. By combining forest inventory data, tree-ring analyses, and advanced mechanistic modelling, we predict how forests respond to climate change and management practices. Our research is supported by cutting-edge statistical methods and is directly linked to improving forest management.

Education is central to our mission. We offer courses and thesis projects in forest ecology, management, advanced data analysis, tree-ring science, and plant ecophysiology. Our goal is to prepare students for successful careers in forestry, consultancy, and research, with a strong focus on addressing the challenges related to forest management decisions and climate change. 

We develop innovative sensor technologies, like dendrometers and sap flow sensors, to monitor tree growth in real-time. Our wood anatomical studies further enhance our understanding of wood quality across diverse forests. These efforts are supported by our advanced research facilities and a strong partnership with the Bavarian State Institute of Forestry (LWF), providing access to unique research sites and data archives (example of the monitoring plots).

Our international team is dedicated to advancing the science of forest ecosystems. Our projects, integrated into global research networks, enable us to collaborate with leading experts and contribute to sustainable forest management. 

We invite you to explore our research and discover how we drive innovation in the future of forest management.