There is growing interest in ecosystem disservices, ie the negative effects of ecosystems on
humans. The focus on disservices has been controversial because of the lack of clarity on …

The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of
natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to …

The severe consequences of human disruptions to the global carbon cycle have prompted
intense interest in strategies to reduce atmospheric CO 2 concentrations. Because growing …

The concept of ecosystem services (ES) has risen to prominence based on its promise to
vastly improve environmental decision‐making and to represent nature's many benefits to …

Tomorrow's forests face extreme pressures from contemporary climate change, invasive
pests, and anthropogenic demands for other land uses. These pressures, collectively …

Wood density, considered a heritable trait, is often associated with drought tolerance and
can be a useful trait for tree breeders to select drought-tolerant provenances. Provenance …

Products and services provided by trees in forests and farmland support the needs and
promote the wellbeing of hundreds of millions of people in the tropics. Value depends on …

Genetic diversity provides the essential basis for the adaptation and resilience of tree
species to environmental stress and change. The genetic conservation of tree species is an …

Key message Norway spruce seed has been traded extensively for at least three centuries
throughout the natural distribution range in Europe and beyond. However, our knowledge …

Studying and understanding the evolution of relictual natural populations is critical for
develo** conservation initiatives of endangered species, such as management in situ and …