Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests

Abstract Mixed forests play a fundamental ecological role increasing biodiversity and providing ecosystem services; it has been suggested they have higher resilience and resistance against disturbances, particularly fire. Here, we compare tree mortality in post-fire mixed and pure stands in Spain, o...

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Main Authors: Marina Peris-Llopis, Blas Mola-Yudego, Frank Berninger, Jordi Garcia-Gonzalo, José Ramón González-Olabarria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59210-4