Contributions of a global network of tree diversity experiments to sustainable forest plantations

The area of forest plantations is increasing worldwide helping to meet timber demand and protect natural forests. However, with global change, monospecific plantations are increasingly vulnerable to abiotic and biotic disturbances. As an adaption measure we need to move to plantations that are more diverse in genotypes, species, and structure, with a design underpinned by science.

Further reading -  Verheyen, K., Vanhellemont, M., Auge, H. et al. Ambio. Contributions of a global network of tree diversity experiments to sustainable forest plantations.  (2016) 45: 29. doi:10.1007/s13280-015-0685-1

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