The ongoing global climate change is challenging all sectors, forestry notwithstanding. On
the one hand, forest ecosystems are exposed to and threatened by climate change, but on …

Forests are complex ecosystems comprising various trophic levels responsible for carrying
out various biogeochemical processes and providing ecosystem services. However, forests …

Background The recent rise in temperature and shifting precipitation regimes threaten
ecosystems around the globe to different degrees. Treelines are expected to respond to …

Forest fires are among the most critical natural tragedies threatening forest lands and
resources. The accurate and early detection of forest fires is essential to reduce losses and …

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of thinning on stand
growth, carbon (C) sequestration, and soil properties in Brutia pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are a problem, especially in drought-prone environments such
as the Mediterranean Basin where the exacerbation of the already severe conditions could …

Context Planted pine forests are highly abundant communities in the Mediterranean Basin.
Being the result of past reforestation, these forests show high species and structural …

Understanding the effects of climate change is one of the most challenging goals for
biodiversity conservation. The forests of Andalusia, in Southern Spain, are part of an …

Climate change and land-use changes are the main drivers altering fire regimes and
leading to the occurrence of megafires. Current management policies mainly focus on short …

There is debate on which tree species can sustain forest ecosystem services in a drier and
warmer future. In Europe, the use of non-native timber species, such as Douglas fir …