Floodplain Forest (IMAGE) University of Oldenburg Caption The study by Hillebrand and co-authors warns that the reaction of natural ecosystems (here: a floodplain forest in Lower Saxony, Germany) to minor environmental change should not be underestimated. Credit University of Oldenburg Usage Restrictions To be used only in connection with the press release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.