Linking forest diversity and tree health: preliminary insights from a large-scale survey in Italy

Linking forest diversity and tree health: preliminary insights from a large-scale survey in Italy

Abstract Forest health is currently assessed in Europe (ICP Forests monitoring program). Crown defoliation and dieback, tree mortality, and pathogenic damage are the main aspects considered in tree health assessment. The worsening of environmental conditions (i.e., increase of temperature and drough...

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Main Authors: Filippo Bussotti, Matteo Feducci, Giovanni Iacopetti, Filomena Maggino, Martina Pollastrini, Federico Selvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2018-03-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Subjects:
Cluster analysis
Crown defoliation
Forest structure
ICP Forests
Neighbouring trees
Tree diversity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-018-0130-6

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