A comprehensive study by the University of Vienna and the Technical University of Munich has revealed a dramatic decline in the resilience of European tree species due to climate change.

The research indicates that up to half of the current tree species in Europe may not survive under future climatic conditions, with only nine out of 69 species evaluated being deemed suitable.

This reduction in tree species diversity is particularly concerning for the maintenance of species-rich mixed forests, which are important for forest robustness against threats like bark beetles.

The study, which was published in Science, underscores the necessity for a lower temperature limit to help preserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction.

Future forests are expected to experience profound changes as a result of climate change, human intervention, and technological progress, with increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Forest management is poised to adapt, with technologies such as drones and genetic engineering becoming increasingly important tools for forest conservation and resilience.