Background Managed forests often become structurally simple: fewer layers, less deadwood, and a poorer understory. Retention forestry tries to avoid this by keeping key habitat features during timber use. Spiders matter because they are common predators in forests, but we still need clearer evidence on which forest features support them, and whether food availability plays a role. What did we study? We worked in 55 … Continue reading Messier forest stands support more spider species under retention forestry