Andreas Rothe

Andreas Rothe is a Professor at the Faculty of Forestry, University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT), Freising, Germany. He is actively involved in research and education in forest ecology, climate change adaptation, and forest management. His work emphasizes practical application in forestry education and sustainable use of forest resources.

Research Interests:

• Forest ecology and dynamics under climate change
• Dendroecology and tree growth analysis
• Forest resilience, resistance, and adaptation strategies
• Silvicultural systems and natural regeneration
• Forest biomass and bioenergy potential
• Monitoring of forest ecosystem services

The recent publications highlight a strong focus on climate impacts on European forests, particularly in mountainous regions. His collaborative work addresses forest adaptation, biomass utilization, and practical forestry education. Themes include drought resilience, species selection, forest structure, and the role of unmanaged forests as references for sustainable management. The research integrates dendrochronology, field monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Contributions:

• Co-author of major reviews on forest adaptation to global change
• Research on mountain maple ecology in the Alps
• Studies on forest biomass energy potential in Tasmania and Germany
• Contributions to practical forestry education models

Prof. Rothe is actively engaged in advising and collaborative research projects. He contributes to interdisciplinary teams focusing on forest monitoring, climate impacts, and sustainable management. His work bridges academic research with practical forestry applications, supported by close collaboration with stakeholders in the forestry sector. He is involved in projects assessing drought impacts, forest mortality, and natural development processes.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

• Collaborates with the DANK project team on drought effects in managed vs. unmanaged forests
• Member of interdisciplinary research groups involving dendroecology, forest management, and biodiversity
• Part of networks including the Ecological Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (GfOe), Section Forest Ecology