Climate change is affecting the health and productivity of the Mediterranean stone pine (Pinus pinea) stands in the Spanish Northern Plateau. The main research lines for adapting this forest ecosystrems and mitigating the effect of climate change are presented. The finding should lead to recommendations for the future management of these stands.
Predicting impacts of climate change on growth and production of Mediterranean stone pine
- Category: Wild Nuts & Berries
- Themes: Climate change adaptation & forest health
- Position in the value chain: Forestry
- Type: Research
- Scale: Sub-continental
- Country: Spain
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- Keywords: climate change adaptation, forest nuts, Mediterranean pine nut, mixed stands, orchard plantation, pests and diseases, wild harvested
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