Population loss in rural areas is rapidly increasing in high‐income countries, raising
concerns and debate, given its socio‐economic consequences. Despite the evident …

Poplar trees are a renewable energy source, and identifying high-growth areas for their
cultivation is essential for successful bioenergy production. This study presents a novel …

Humans have shaped open oak forests for centuries through pollarding and grazing.
Nowadays, these cultural landscapes face the abandonment of their traditional uses and …

Tree ring records are among the most valuable resources to create high-resolution climate
reconstructions. Most climate reconstructions are based on old trees growing in inaccessible …

Key message Tree-ring growth of pollarded narrow-leaved ash trees in Central Spain
reveals traditional management cessation in 1970 and property-specific management …

Pollarded oak woodlands have been historically managed by people to produce firewood
and timber. Pruning cessation and climate warming could contribute to their decline …

Following centuries of deforestation, many industrialized countries have experienced an
increase in forest area and biomass due to changes in land-and forest-use since the mid …

In Europe, people have managed forests and woodlands for centuries. Old pollarded oaks
reflect historical legacies, and their conservation is threatened by the abandonment of this …

Pollarding, the practice of pruning tree branches at a specific height, has been crucial for
managing open forests in Europe. This practice has supported the persistence of highly …

Urban environments face escalating challenges due to uncontrolled urbanization, rapid
population growth, and climate changes, prompting the exploration of sustainable solutions …