European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

This review describes key regeneration characteristics of the genus Fagus as represented
by its four most prominent species: F. crenata (Fc), F. grandifolia (Fg), F. orientalis (Fo) and …

Soil moisture supply and atmospheric demand for water independently limit—and
profoundly affect—vegetation productivity and water use during periods of hydrologic …

Forest microclimate is crucial for the growth and survival of tree seedlings and understorey
vegetation. This high ecological relevance contrasts with the poor functional and quantitative …

Pronounced warming occurring on the Tibetan Plateau is expected to stimulate alpine
grassland growth but could also increase atmospheric aridity that limits photosynthesis. But …

Phenotypic plasticity allows large shifts in the timing of phenology within one single
generation and drives phenotypic variability under environmental changes, thus it will …

This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of F agus sylvatica L. that are
relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are …

Assessing the effect of global warming on forest growth requires a better understanding of
species‐specific responses to climate change conditions. Norway spruce and European …

Due to the expected increases of number and intensity of summer droughts in Central
Europe the identification of drought tolerant ecotypes becomes more important in future …

Abstract Knowledge of the ecological requirements determining tree species distributions is
a precondition for sustainable forest management. At present, the abiotic requirements and …