Environmental Studies and Forestry

Climate-change-driven growth decline of European beech forests

E. M. D. Castillo, C. S. Zang, et al.

This pioneering research explores the impact of climate variability on beech trees, revealing a worrying trend of growth declines across their distribution. With predictions indicating future reductions in growth reaching up to 50% by 2090, this study highlights urgent need for forest adaptation. Conducted by a diverse group of experts, this work serves as a critical warning for ecological and economic stability in European forests.