Potential Impact of Climate Change on the Forest Coverage and the Spatial Distribution of 19 Key Forest Tree Species in Italy under RCP4.5 IPCC Trajectory for 2050s

Forests provide a range of ecosystem services essential for human wellbeing. In a changing climate, forest management is expected to play a fundamental role by preserving the functioning of forest ecosystems and enhancing the adaptive processes. Understanding and quantifying the future forest covera...

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Main Authors: Matteo Pecchi, Maurizio Marchi, Marco Moriondo, Giovanni Forzieri, Marco Ammoniaci, Iacopo Bernetti, Marco Bindi, Gherardo Chirici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/9/934