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

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
Subjects:
ecological modelling
Mediterranean area
forest management
future spatial projection
silviculture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/9/934

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