Recent observations of tree regeneration failures following large and severe disturbances,
particularly under warm and dry conditions, have raised concerns about the resilience of …

Context Growth releases of individuals that survive disturbances are important
compensatory response mechanisms that contribute to ecological resilience. However, the …

Spruce beetles (Dendroctonus rufipennis) have impacted millions of acres of Engelmann
spruce (Picea engelmannii)–subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) forest in North America over the …

Reforestation activities such as tree planting are important management tools to offset
carbon emissions and restore forest ecosystem integrity. Severe wildfire activity, a key driver …

Abstract Changes in forest structure and shifts in tree species composition have occurred
globally due to climate change and altered disturbance regimes. With climate trending …

The recent mountain pine beetle outbreaks have caused widespread mortality among
lodgepole pine trees in western North America, resulting in a reduced population of …

Insect outbreaks affect forest structure and function and represent a major category of forest
disturbance globally. However, the resulting impacts on evapotranspiration (ET), and …

The Mountain pine beetle (MPB) is a destructive forest pest that undergoes boom-bust
cycles every 20-40 years. It also has unusual life-history traits, including a chemosensory …

The relationships among stand density and seasonal plant water source patterns in
ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests are important for informed management …

Subalpine fir mortality and stand decline are increasingly evident in British Columbia (BC).
This long-term study confirmed Dryocoetes confusus to be the major disturbance agent in …