Early Survival and Growth Plasticity of 33 Species Planted in 38 Arboreta across the European Atlantic Area

摘要: To anticipate European climate scenarios for the end of century, we explored gradient within REINFFORCE (REseau INFrastructure de recherche pour le suivi et l’adaptation des FORets au Changement climatiquE) arboreta network, established in 38 sites between latitudes 37° and 57°, where 33 tree species are represented. We aim to determine which climatic variables best explain their survival growth, identify those that more tolerant variation growth future might constrain. used empirical models predictor growth. Precipitation-transfer distance was most important broadleaved species, whereas growing-season-degree days explained conifer-tree survival. Growth (annual height increment) mainly by a derived annual dryness index (ADI) both conifers trees. Species showed greatest response included Betula pendula Roth, Pinus elliottii Engelm., Thuja plicata Donn ex D.Don, were least affected Quercus shumardii Buckland nigra J.F.Arnold. also demonstrated provenance differences significant pinea L., robur Ceratonia siliqua L. Here, demonstrate usefulness infrastructures along like major tendencies responding changes.