Dunnen of niet dunnen? Effecten van bosbeheer op droogtestress bij zomereiken en beuken

Drought stress significantly impacts European forests, particularly Scots pine and European beech, leading to reduced growth and increased mortality. Research highlights the role of xylem water tension and stomatal regulation in tree resilience. Adaptive forest management, including reduced stand density and promotion of shade-tolerant species, enhances ecosystem resistance. Tree diversity mitigates defoliation, as shown in Sousa-Silva et al. 2018. Urban oaks show high water deficit, and drought stress models are applied in Iberian Scots pine. The Bosvitaliteitsinventaris 2019 identifies key mortality drivers. High-frequency monitoring of water tension enables early stress detection. Integrated strategies combining ecological monitoring, species diversification, and adaptive silviculture are critical for climate resilience.