Can the drought tolerance of European beech be improved by thinning interventions?
concluded 05/2016
Summary
Climate change is predicted to intensify summer droughts in Central Europe. In the long term, adaption may be achieved through changes in species and genetic composition of forests. In the short-term, adaptation measure must also reduce drought stress for existing forests. The reduction of stand density through thinning has been identified as a promising means to reduce drought-effects for even-aged stands from several tree genera, mainly coniferous ones. | |
Team: | Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauhus, Dr. Martin Kohler, Dr. Julia Sohn, Magdalena Gerhardt |
Funding: | Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg |
Duration: | 01.09.2014 – 31.05.2016 |
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