Prediction of tree growth under climate change scenarios using tree rings of Pinus pinea L. in Spain [Póster]

Abstract

Predicting trends of Mediterranean tree growth under warmer climate in the Iberian Peninsula is important to implement adaptive management systems in forestry. Tree-ring series reflect effects of climate variations on growth and thus permit to build models for long-term predictions. Building models can be accomplished by classic dendroclimatological approach, but mixed models can be also applied and merit investigation. Research questions: How can we model tree growth-climate relationships to predict forest growth trends under climate change scenarios? What climate variables should be considered when building models for Iberian Mediterranean forests?