Forest Adaptation to extreme Climatic Conditions

This report is based on a segment from Swiss Television that discusses the challenges and strategies for adapting forests to the impacts of climate change.

Climate change poses a threat to our forests, particularly to tree species such as spruce and beech. A study predicts that by 2100, up to 50% of tree species may no longer thrive in their current locations.

To aid in forest adaptation, embracing diversity becomes paramount. By integrating both traditional and novel species, and introducing varieties from southern regions such as the black pine, we can bolster resilience.

Also central to this effort is the utilization of sensor technology to monitor growth conditions. Decentlab sensors like DL-TRS12, DL-ISF or DL-ZN1 Dendrometer for LoRaWAN are valuable tools for monitoring and protecting forests. The data they provide is crucial for creating forecasts and models for forest development.

Realtime demo of DL-TRS12

Listen to the report (german)

Further reading: Publication by University of Vienna and TU Munich, TreeNet - The biological drought and growth indicator network