Gerhard Schmied
@gerhardschmied.bsky.social
Forest ecologist with deep interest in plant ecophysiology and wood anatomy | Tree growth, drought impacts & mortality | PhD student at TUM
Currently analyzing QSM models of declining beech trees in northern Bavaria. Despite more favorable conditions in recent years, many continue to deteriorate due to the long-term impacts of severe drought stress. Fascinating to see how the structure reveals their struggle.
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Currently analyzing QSM models of declining beech trees in northern Bavaria. Despite more favorable conditions in recent years, many continue to deteriorate due to the long-term impacts of severe drought stress. Fascinating to see how the structure reveals their struggle.
The next phase of mushroom season has officially begun here in Bavaria 🍄
September 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The next phase of mushroom season has officially begun here in Bavaria 🍄
We've launched our first large dendrometer monitoring sites as part of WestWARD! 🌲Excited to gain deeper insights into forest dynamics under climate stress - with 80+ dendrometers per site continuously tracking tree growth and water use. Learn more: www.lss.ls.tum.de/tgw/projects...
September 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We've launched our first large dendrometer monitoring sites as part of WestWARD! 🌲Excited to gain deeper insights into forest dynamics under climate stress - with 80+ dendrometers per site continuously tracking tree growth and water use. Learn more: www.lss.ls.tum.de/tgw/projects...