European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

Key message We demonstrate that, beyond leaf phenology, the phenological cycles of wood
and fine roots present clear responses to environmental drivers in temperate and boreal …

The intensity and frequency of droughts events are projected to increase in future with
expected adverse effects for forests. Thus, information on the dynamics of tree water uptake …

Biogeographical and ecological theory suggests that species distributions should be driven
to higher altitudes and latitudes as global temperatures rise. Such changes occur as growth …

The drought of 2003 was exceptionally severe in many regions of Europe, both in duration
and in intensity. In some areas, especially in Germany and France, it was the strongest …

We tested the hypothesis that broad-leaved forest species with contrasting wood anatomy
and hydraulic system (ring-porous versus diffuse-porous) also differ in distribution and …

For north-eastern Germany regional climate models project rising temperatures in
combination with decreasing summer and increasing winter precipitation. The resulting …

Abstract Background and Aims Extreme water stress episodes induce tree mortality, but the
physiological mechanisms causing tree death are still poorly understood. This study tests …

Climate change resulting from increased concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide
([CO2]) is expected to result in warmer temperatures and changed precipitation regimes …

Climate warming is predicted to extend the duration and enhance the severity of summer
droughts in Central Europe, which may pose a serious risk to forest productivity and forest …