Growth and quality of Fagus sylvatica saplings depend on seed source, site, and browsing intensity

Abstract Local climate and ungulate browsing are two major factors that affect tree regeneration and genetic adaptation in Central European forests. Owing to climate change and increasing ungulate numbers, the abiotic and biotic environments of trees are changing remarkably, making it necessary to i...

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Main Authors: Aline Frank, Caroline Heiri, Andrea D. Kupferschmid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Ecosphere
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2580