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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 523-539 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | PHYTOCOENOLOGIA |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2007 |
Abstract
The few native evergreen broad-leaved species occurring in central Europe have attracted the interest of generations of scientists; thus, the factors limiting their northern distribution have been well studied. For investigation of climate change-driven range shifts, these climate-sensitive species are particularly well suited. We here analyse recent range shifts of some of the cold-hardiest evergreen broad-leaved species, including both native and introduced species in Europe. Based on updated field data and outputs from bioclimatic models, we show that the milder winter conditions of the last few decades are consistent with the northward expansion of potential ranges and an increase in the number of evergreen broad-leaved species. At the landscape scale, these species indicate a considerable change in composition and structure of temperate deciduous forests in various parts of Europe.
Keywords
- Climate change, Deciduous forests, Forest stucture, Global warming, Range shifts, Tertiary flora
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Plant Science
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: PHYTOCOENOLOGIA, Vol. 37, No. 3-4, 01.12.2007, p. 523-539.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Bioclimatic limits and range shifts of cold-hardy evergreen broad-leaved species at their northern distributional limit in Europe
AU - Berger, Silje
AU - Söhlke, Gunnar
AU - Walther, Gian Reto
AU - Pott, Richard
PY - 2007/12/1
Y1 - 2007/12/1
N2 - The few native evergreen broad-leaved species occurring in central Europe have attracted the interest of generations of scientists; thus, the factors limiting their northern distribution have been well studied. For investigation of climate change-driven range shifts, these climate-sensitive species are particularly well suited. We here analyse recent range shifts of some of the cold-hardiest evergreen broad-leaved species, including both native and introduced species in Europe. Based on updated field data and outputs from bioclimatic models, we show that the milder winter conditions of the last few decades are consistent with the northward expansion of potential ranges and an increase in the number of evergreen broad-leaved species. At the landscape scale, these species indicate a considerable change in composition and structure of temperate deciduous forests in various parts of Europe.
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KW - Climate change
KW - Deciduous forests
KW - Forest stucture
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KW - Range shifts
KW - Tertiary flora
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