new article at @waldwissen.bsky.social : Tree-species mixtures reduce the risk of biotic damage and increase the resilience of forest stands. Preventive silvicultural management of stands plays a key role; @wslresearch.bsky.social; @swissforestlab.bsky.social www.waldwissen.net/en/forestry/...
Climate change and global trade are increasing pressure from native and alien biotic pests. Numerous studies show that mixed stands are subject to less damage on average than monocultures. However, it...
