In Europe, trees are increasingly dying prematurely. A new study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) on French forests now shows that it is not only drought but also unusually warm or wet springs that increase the risk—even ideal growing conditions can prove fatal later on.

This study explores climate-driven tree mortality risk beyond summer drought. It links rising tree mortality in France to distinct seasonal climate anomalies, including winter and spring warming, diff...

Deviations from the usual climate are causing trees to die prematurely. Even favourable growing conditions can have a negative impact.

This study explores climate-driven tree mortality risk beyond summer drought. It links rising tree mortality in France to distinct seasonal climate anomalies, including winter and spring warming, diff...

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