Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …

The present work analyzes the drought impacts on vegetation over the entire Mediterranean
basin, with the purpose of determining the vegetation communities, regions and seasons at …

Re-vegetation is a necessary control measure of soil erosion in the Loess Plateau. However,
excessive re-vegetation can aggravate soil water shortage, which can in turn threaten the …

In Mediterranean areas where drought-induced forest dieback and tree mortality have been
widely reported, it is still under debate how the likely risks of climate change will affect tree …

Understanding which variables affect forest resilience to extreme drought is key to predict
future dynamics under ongoing climate change. In this study, we analyzed how tree …

A major component of climate change is an increase in temperature and precipitation
variability. Over the last few decades, an increase in the frequency of extremely warm …

A higher frequency and intensity of droughts will impair forest productivity. Therefore,
improving our understanding of which factors enhance tree growth resilience against …

Understanding how Mediterranean forests respond to the increasing frequency of extreme
droughts and forest densification is crucial for effective land management in the present …

The southernmost European natural and planted pine forests are among the most
vulnerable areas to warming-induced drought decline. Both drought stress and …

Radial increment analyses allow us to determine tree responses to weather and tree
competition, thus enabling the development of management strategies for adapting forest …