Earth-observation-based monitoring of forests in Germany—recent progress and research frontiers: a review
One-third of Germany's land surface area is covered by forest (around 11.4 million hectares),
and thus, it characterizes the landscape. The forest is a habitat for a large number of animal …
and thus, it characterizes the landscape. The forest is a habitat for a large number of animal …
[HTML][HTML] Nutrient regime modulates drought response patterns of three temperate tree species
Against the backdrop of global change, the intensity, duration, and frequency of droughts are
projected to increase and threaten forest ecosystems worldwide. Tree responses to drought …
projected to increase and threaten forest ecosystems worldwide. Tree responses to drought …
Early warning signals indicate climate change-induced stress in Norway spruce in the Eastern Carpathians
Climate change is affecting forest ecosystems globally, in particular through warming as well
as increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Norway spruce (Picea abies …
as increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Norway spruce (Picea abies …
Multivariate drought stress response of Norway spruce, silver fir and Douglas fir along elevational gradients in Southwestern Germany
The conifer tree species Norway spruce (Picea abies), silver fir (Abies alba) and Douglas fir
(Pseudotsuga menziesii) are important elements in tree species composition and forest …
(Pseudotsuga menziesii) are important elements in tree species composition and forest …
[HTML][HTML] TLidar-based crown shape indicates tree ring pattern in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) trees across competition gradients. A modeling and …
S Ahmed, H Pretzsch - Ecological Indicators, 2023 - Elsevier
Tree crowns and growth rings are physiologically and functionally connected through
supporting and resource sharing. Management interventions may strongly influence tree …
supporting and resource sharing. Management interventions may strongly influence tree …
[HTML][HTML] In pursuit of change: Divergent temporal shifts in climate sensitivity of Norway spruce along an elevational and continentality gradient in the Carpathians
Across much of Europe, climate change has caused a major dieback of Norway spruce
(Picea abies L.), an economically important tree species. However, the southeasternmost …
(Picea abies L.), an economically important tree species. However, the southeasternmost …
[HTML][HTML] Neighborhood competition modulates the link between crown structure and tree ring variability in monospecific and mixed forest stands
Abstract 3D crown shape and tree ring development are autobiographies of the growth
conditions. With advancements in terrestrial laser scanning, modeling growth from 3D crown …
conditions. With advancements in terrestrial laser scanning, modeling growth from 3D crown …
[HTML][HTML] Growth response of oaks to insect defoliation: Immediate and intermediate perspectives
In this study, we investigate the immediate and short-term consequences of defoliation by
the spongy moth Lymantria dispar on secondary growth of oaks (Quercus robur L. and …
the spongy moth Lymantria dispar on secondary growth of oaks (Quercus robur L. and …
Effect of bedrock, tree size and time on growth and climate sensitivity of Norway spruce in the High Tatras
S Basnet, A Burger, Z Homolová, F Märker… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Tree growth is a multifaceted process influenced by various factors at different spatial and
temporal scales, including intrinsic tree traits and environmental conditions. Climate factors …
temporal scales, including intrinsic tree traits and environmental conditions. Climate factors …
Robust management strategies promoting ecological resilience and economic efficiency of a mixed conifer-broadleaf forest in Southwest Germany under the risk of …
Robust decision-making in forestry seeks solutions that reduce the risk of environmental
damage and economic losses, which matters for designing forest adaptation measures. We …
damage and economic losses, which matters for designing forest adaptation measures. We …