The Neolithic woodland - archaeoanthracology of six Funnel Beaker sites in the lowlands of Germany

► The taxa's spectra reflect the natural site conditions such as surrounding wetlands. ► The wood was mainly collected in the close vicinity. ► High levels of light demanding taxa suggest significant opening of the forest by Neolithic farmers. ► Diameters of charcoal indicate no limitation of large diameter wood. ► Different sampling methods show a variation of results which may be caused by fragmentation.