English oaks can withstand warming – but other trees will struggle

The English oak tree looks set to become a cornerstone of future reforestation projects and timber plantations in Europe, as one of the only native species flexible enough to survive the rapid climate change expected over the next century.

European forests are a mix of tree species, which have all been able to withstand the climatic variability of their location for hundreds of years.at the University of Vienna, Austria, and his colleagues examined 69 of the most common European tree species to assess how well they will cope with this challenge.) was one of the only species assessed as being fit to thrive under current and future conditions across many regions, says Wessely.

Overall, the average number of tree species per square kilometre able to survive continuously to 2100 could drop by between one-third and a half, the researchers found, depending on how quickly climate change advances. Wessely says the findings mean “we should be very cautious about what we plant today, as it will shape our future forests and their future”.

He suggests conservationists may even need to replant forested sites with fresh species later in the century to help woodlands thrive to 2100 and beyond.

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