New publications

TreeNet and its research partners provide scientific insights into forests and their responses to an increasingly dry environment.

The summer of 2026 was the driest since records began in 1998. This has species-specific effects on tree growth and increases mortality. The latest research findings suggest that atmospheric drought has a significant impact on productivity and growth. However, whether a tree actually dies as a result depends on soil water availability.

10 Nov 2026: Publication Agricultural and Forest Meteorology: Drought and beech mortality

18 Oct 2026: Publication PCE: Stem water dynamics in pine (VPDrought)

21 Aug 2026: Publication Waldwissen: Braune Blätter im Juli: Warnsignal oder Schutzmechanismus