Does natural regeneration determine the limit of European beech distribution under climatic stress?

Silva, D. E; Mazzella, P. Rezende; Legay, Myriam; Corcket, Emmanuel; Dupouey, Jean‐Luc

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2011.11.031

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“…Climate, topography, soil and stand structure are the main factors controlling seedling density at the microsite level (Silva et al 2012). In this study, we found a considerably lower number of seedlings in plots located on ridges and mountaintops as compared with those in the bottomlands, with the largest reduction of recruitments in the coppice-cut plots (Fig.…”

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“…Kramer et al (2010) projected that both southern and northern limits of European beech will shift northward. In addition, climate change may deeply affect natural regeneration processes , Silva et al 2012), growth and productivity (Ciais et al 2005, Dittmar et al 2006, Jump et al 2006, Seynave et al 2008, Aertsen et al 2014, and physiological performance (Erasmus et al 2004, Rennenberg et al 2006, Granier et al 2007). …”

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Effects of traditional coppice practices and microsite conditions on tree health in a European beech forest at its southernmost range

Cullotta¹,

Placa²,

Maetzke³

2016

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European beech (Fagus sylvatica) grows at the southern limit of its range in the mountain-Mediterranean vegetation belt up to the timberline. The southernmost beech forests of Sicily (southern Italy) show peculiar ecological, structural and silvicultural characteristics, growing in fragmented and isolated stands near the timberline and in topographically marginal unfavorable habitats. Past silvicultural practices increased the heterogeneity of stand structure at these sites. We compared stand structural characteristics and tree health in coppice-cut and control beech stands with respect to the local topographic gradient (bottom, slope and ridge) and canopy cover (clearing/border vs. interior trees). Our results clearly showed a correlation between declining tree health (crown and bark damage, higher percentage of dead trees and lower seedling density) and recent coppice-cuts, poor (marginal) site quality (on ridges and slopes) and reduced canopy cover (in clearing/border trees). The decrease of tree health indicate an increasing threat to the long-term viability of beech stands facing multiple environmental stress factors (such as those related to southern latitude and topographic position). Declining tree health in the control plots also supports this hypothesis. We concluded that traditional forest management practices, such as coppice-cuts applied regardless to the specific microenvironmental conditions, may pose a risk to beech forest health at the southernmost edge of the species' range.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Effects of traditional coppice practices and microsite conditions on tree health in a European beech forest at its southernmost range

Cullotta¹,

Placa²,

Maetzke³

2016

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“…A forest's regeneration is essentially controlled by four groups of potentially limiting factors: disturbances, site resources, weed competition, and plants (Hardwick et al 2000). It is clear that environmental conditions have a complex effect on the establishment and survival of seedlings has been clearly documented by Topoliantz and Ponge (2000) among others; a pattern of regeneration abundance, for example, seems to be related mainly to the climate (Silva et al 2012) in connection with local factors spanning altitude, topography, soil and slope (Felfili 1997;FigueroaRangel and Olvera-Vargas 2000;Silva et al 2012).…”

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Environmental Factors Affecting the Abundance and Presence of Tree Species in a Tropical Lowland Limestone and Non-limestone Forest in Ben En National Park, Vietnam

Nguyen¹,

Mitlöhner²,

Bich³

et al. 2015

Journal of Forest and Environmental Science

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The effect of environmental variables on the presence and abundance of tree species in a tropical lowland undisturbed limestone and non-limestone forest in Ben En National Park, Vietnam was investigated. The relationships between 13 environmental variables and 29 tree species with a DBH ≥10 cm, as well as between six 6 physical variables with 26 species of seedling and sapling communities were assessed by canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). Data concerning all tree species ≥10 cm DBH were collected from eighteen 400 m 2 sample plots, while the abundance of regeneration (all individuals ≤5 cm DBH) was counted in fifty 2x20 m strip-plots. The significance of species-environments correlations were tested by distribution-free Monte Carlo tests. The CCA of the 29 examined tree species and 13 environmental variables indicated that the presence and abundance of the tree species were closely related to topographic factors. We may confirm that soil properties including pH, soil moisture content, and soil textures, were the most crucial factor in tree species composition and their distribution. Several species including Pometia pinnata, Amesiodendron chinense, Gironniera cuspidate, Cinnamomum mairei, and Caryodaphnopsis tonkinensis were not controlled by soil properties and topographic variables. The CCA also indicated that the abundance of regeneration tree species at all sites had positive and significant correlations with soil depth, while the occurrence of several other tree species (such as Koilodepas longifolium and Aglaia dasyclada) was positively correlated with a higher slope and rocky outcrop.

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“…In the future, the European beech may occupy a larger area of the lower uplands and mountains, while its area in the lowlands and lower uplands may be restricted due to higher competitive pressure from the oak [11]. European beech distribution has been at equilibrium with the climate on its north-eastern leading edge, but not on its north-western leading edge [12].…”

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Modelling of Climate Conditions in Forest Vegetation Zones as a Support Tool for Forest Management Strategy in European Beech Dominated Forests

Machar

Vlčková

Buček

et al. 2017

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Abstract:The regional effects of climate change on forest ecosystems in the temperate climate zone of Europe can be modelled as shifts of forest vegetation zones in the landscape, northward and to higher elevations. This study applies a biogeographical model of climate conditions in the forest vegetation zones of the Central European landscape, in order to predict the impact of future climate change on the most widespread tree species in European deciduous forests-the European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). The biogeographical model is supported by a suite of software applications in the GIS environment. The model outputs are defined as a set of conditions -climate scenario A1B by the Special Report on Emission Scenarios (SRES) for a forecast period, for a specified geographical area and with ecological conditions appropriate for the European beech, which provide regional scenarios for predicted future climatic conditions in the context of the European beech's environmental requirements. These predicted changes can be graphically visualized. The results of the model scenarios for regional climate change show that in the Czech Republic from 2070 onwards, optimal growing conditions for the European beech will only exist in some parts of those areas where it currently occurs naturally. Based on these results, it is highly recommended that the national strategy for sustainable forest management in the Czech Republic be partly re-evaluated. Thus, the presented biogeographical model of climate conditions in forest vegetation zones can be applied, not only to generate regional scenarios of climate change in the landscape, but also as a support tool for the development of a sustainable forest management strategy.

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Does natural regeneration determine the limit of European beech distribution under climatic stress?

Cited by 53 publications

References 54 publications

Effects of traditional coppice practices and microsite conditions on tree health in a European beech forest at its southernmost range

Effects of traditional coppice practices and microsite conditions on tree health in a European beech forest at its southernmost range

Environmental Factors Affecting the Abundance and Presence of Tree Species in a Tropical Lowland Limestone and Non-limestone Forest in Ben En National Park, Vietnam

Modelling of Climate Conditions in Forest Vegetation Zones as a Support Tool for Forest Management Strategy in European Beech Dominated Forests

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