Key message Adaptation of forest management to climate change requires an
understanding of the effects of climate on forests, industries and communities; prediction of …

The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of
natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to …

Nearly 4% of the world's forests are plantations, established to provide a variety of
ecosystem services, principally timber and other wood products. In addition to such services …

Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and
provide multiple products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now …

We assessed how people adapt to climate change in the context of forests through a
systematic review of the international empirical research literature. We found that drought …

In this paper we explored how landscape characteristics such as topography, geology, soils
and land cover influence the way catchments respond to changing climate conditions …

Adaptation in forest management is often framed as a scientific challenge, relying on more
accurate modelling and better communication from science practice. However future …

Since a direct, so-called “linear” scientific knowledge transfer from science to political
practice does not seem to be possible, we suggest an alternative model of the science …

The potential utilisation of natural regeneration of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) for
forest conversion has received little attention to date. Ecological knowledge is necessary to …

Context Two-thirds of Britain's forest area is privately owned. Thus, understanding private
forest owners and managers, and their attitudes to uncertainty and change, is essential for …