Late Spring Frost in Mediterranean Beech Forests: Extended Crown Dieback and Short-Term Effects on Moth Communities

Late Spring Frost in Mediterranean Beech Forests: Extended Crown Dieback and Short-Term Effects on Moth Communities

The magnitude and frequency of Extreme Weather Events (EWEs) are increasing, causing changes in species distribution. We assessed the short-term effects of a late spring frost on beech forests, using satellite images to identify damaged forests and changes in v-egetation phenology, as well as to sup...

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Main Authors: Silvia Greco, Marco Infusino, Carlo De Donato, Rosa Coluzzi, Vito Imbrenda, Maria Lanfredi, Tiziana Simoniello, Stefano Scalercio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
climate change
Epirrita christyi
extreme weather events
Fagus sylvatica
Lepidoptera
MODIS
NDVI
Operophtera fagata
Sentinel 2
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/7/388

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