Sustainable natural resources management relies on effective and timely assessment of
conservation and land management practices. Using satellite imagery for Earth observation …

Circum-Mediterranean firs are considered among the most drought-sensitive species to
climate change. Understanding the genetic basis of trees' adaptive capacity and intra …

Moroccan fir, known botanically as Abies marocana Trab.(Pinaceae), is a North African
mountain coniferous species endemic to the calcareous ridge of the western Rif Mountains …

Spatial patterns can reveal many ecological processes in forest communities; thus,
understanding the spatial patterns of trees and their interactions is key to exploring forest …

During the 20st century, the Mediterranean landscape has been transformed by the
appearance of pine plantations of considerable economic value. However, these plantations …

Landslides are some of the primary causes of forest disturbances, and their frequency is
increasing globally due to climate changes. The recruitment and colonization processes of …

The frequency and intensity of drought events are increasing worldwide, challenging the
adaptive capacity of several tree species. Here, we evaluate tree growth patterns and …

This study aimed to (i) determine the influence of the factors “aspect” and “cone orientation
within the tree crown” on cone morphometric traits of Atlas cedar,(ii) determine the …

Abstract Context West Mediterranean relict firs (Abies pinsapo Boiss. and Abies marocana
Trab.) are closely related species threatened by global change. Government authorities in …

Question Stand structural complexity is increasingly valued by forest managers to promote
resilience, and quantitative spatial data from reference stands can help achieve these goals …