European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

Fagus sylvatica is one of the most representative trees of the European deciduous
broadleaved forests, yet the impact of changing climatic conditions and anthropogenic …

Despite a large body of studies investigating soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and potential
influencing factors, the impact of contrasting parent material, particularly in the subsoil, has …

During the particularly severe hot summer drought in 2018, widespread premature leaf
senescence was observed in several broadleaved tree species in Central Europe …

Increasing exposure to climate warming‐related drought and heat threatens forest vitality in
many regions on earth, with the trees' vulnerability likely depending on local climatic aridity …

Mixing of complementary tree species may increase stand productivity, mitigate the effects of
drought and other risks, and pave the way to forest production systems which may be more …

Abstract Today, European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seems to be a markedly successful
tree species in the north-east of its distribution range. The distribution area may be larger …

Some forest‐related studies on possible effects of climate change conclude that growth
potential of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) might be impaired by the predicted …

Past failures of monocultures, caused by wind-throw or insect damages, and ongoing
climate change currently strongly stimulate research into mixed-species stands. So far, the …

Optimal resource partitioning theory predicts that plants should increase the ratio between
water absorbing and transpiring surfaces under short water supply. An increase in fine root …