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Drought Effects on Forest Productivity

February 21, 2024 at 9:16 pm | Updated February 27, 2024 at 4:22 pm | 12 min read

The effects of increasingly frequent and severe droughts are reported globally. Forest productivity decreases due to reduced growth, canopy dieback, and tree mortality. Drought effects are not even and are influenced by internal and external factors. Some adaptation measures to drought-proof forests are suggested based on available information. Drought intensity, frequency, duration, and extent are… Continue reading…

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