In summer 2018, Europe experienced a heatwave that impacted the forest carbon cycle. We assessed the influence of elevated temperatures on the carbon exchange of three forest stands of different types (coniferous, deciduous, and conifer-broadleaved) and a clear-cut area located in the...

The Russian-Ukrainian war has led to an increase of stress on forests. International sanctions have hit timber exports from Russia and Belarus, and the conflict severely affects timber production in Ukraine. The three countries accounted for a quarter of the worldwide timber trade in 2021, and...

In the context of global environmental change, European forests are expected to fulfil a broad range of functions, including the supply of raw materials to the bioeconomy, biodiversity preservation, and the provision of ecological services. Given fast progress in applied genetics, the selection...