Heatwaves and soil droughts are increasing in frequency and intensity, leading many tree
species to exceed their thermal thresholds, and driving wide‐scale forest mortality …

Societal Impact Statement Globally, cities are planning for resilience through urban greening
initiatives as governments understand the importance of urban forests in improving quality of …

Extreme climate conditions, including more frequent and prolonged heatwaves, are
increasing in many regions throughout the world. Urban trees can aid in mitigating the …

In recent years, the escalating threats of climate change, characterized by a surge in both
the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, along with ongoing global warming …

Background Use of vegetation in urban areas for climate change adaptation is becoming
increasingly important; however, urban vegetation is itself vulnerable to the effects of climate …

The survival and performance of urban forests are increasingly challenged by urban
drought, consequently compromising the sustainability and functionality of urban vegetation …

Megacities across the planet face a range of economic and territorial challenges. Future
climate predictions suggest that several urban areas will present greater social and …

Insect herbivore pests have been identified as a significant threat to the health and survival
of urban trees. In the future, these pest-tree interactions in urban areas may be altered by the …

Urban forests play an important role in regulating urban climate while providing multiple
environmental services. These forests, however, are threatened by changes in climate, as …

Trees in the urban context provide several environmental services. The current climate
change crisis is seriously compromising the health of trees in urban and periurban areas …