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Climate Change Impacts on Forest Dynamics: Use of Modern Technology
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Climate Change Impacts on Forest Dynamics: Use of Modern Technology

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 1166

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Prof. Dr. Zacharoula S. Andreopoulou

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Laboratory of Forest Informatics, Faculty of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 247, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: communication and media; computer communications (networks); databases; forestry; environmental science
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Dr. Vasiliki Kamperidou

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Department of Harvesting and Technology of Forest Products, School of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: wood modification; improvement; treatments; thermal treatment; hydrothermal treatment; impregnation; characterization; chemistry of wood; chemical products of wood; chemical technologies; biomass; biomass biofuels; bioenergy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Innovative technology and clever green applications in forestry are required to mitigate the growing effects of climate change and environmental degradation, and the Special Issue seeks to examine how technological innovations, sustainable practices, and digital solutions are changing forestry processes to improve biodiversity, foster ecosystem resilience, and guarantee the rational use of natural resources. The integration of advanced monitoring systems, artificial intelligence, and data analytics could optimize forest management techniques to promote sustainability and enhance the well-being of communities. Real-time forest monitoring, precision forestry, and sustainable resource extraction are made possible through smart green applications, which minimize environmental harm while optimizing financial gains. Adaptive management strategies that reduce deforestation, improve carbon sequestration, and protect important habitats become easier via these technologies. Additionally, employing environmentally friendly practices in the forest industry promotes the circular economy, reduces waste, and helps ensure that forest products are used efficiently. The main goal of this Special Issue is to present state-of-the-art research (and case studies) on sustainable forestry methods that successfully achieve a balance between ecological preservation and technical innovation. In order to guarantee that forests continue to be a vital component of environmental sustainability and societal well-being, the findings of the studies contributed here will help design future policies and actions.

Prof. Dr. Zacharoula S. Andreopoulou
Dr. Vasiliki Kamperidou
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Keywords

  • climate change
  • smart green applications
  • biodiversity ecosystems
  • natural resources
  • forest management
  • forest products
  • wood

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Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of Populus adenopoda in China Using the MaxEnt Model
by Yang Tian, Jia Song, Baochang Cheng, Ruobing Wei, Yong Zeng, Jingkai Zhang, Jianguo Zhang and Zhaoshan Wang
Forests 2025, 16(11), 1662; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16111662 - 30 Oct 2025
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Populus adenopoda, an endemic tree species in China with considerable ecological and industrial value, is threatened by climate change-induced habitat loss. Understanding its spatial response is critical for conservation. This study employed the MaxEnt model with 181 occurrence records and seven environmental [...] Read more.
Populus adenopoda, an endemic tree species in China with considerable ecological and industrial value, is threatened by climate change-induced habitat loss. Understanding its spatial response is critical for conservation. This study employed the MaxEnt model with 181 occurrence records and seven environmental variables to project its current and future suitable habitats under multiple climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, SSP585 for the 2050s and 2090s). The model exhibited high predictive performance (AUC = 0.947 and TSS = 0.817). Annual precipitation and the minimum temperature of the coldest month were the dominant factors shaping its distribution. Currently, the total suitable habitat spans approximately 228.19 × 104 km2, predominantly in subtropical China. Future projections consistently revealed a stark degradation of highly suitable habitat, with losses of up to 78.81% under SSP585 by the 2090s, partially offset by an expansion of low-suitability areas. A pronounced northwestward shift of the habitat centroid indicates a potential migration toward higher elevations. These results provide a critical scientific foundation for developing climate-adaptive conservation strategies, including identifying priority areas and planning assisted migration, to ensure the long-term sustainability of P. adenopoda. Full article
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Forecasting the Impact of Climate Change on Tetraclinis articulata Distribution in the Mediterranean Using MaxEnt and GIS-Based Analysis
by Kaouther Mechergui, Umer Hayat, Muhammad Hammad Ahmad, Somayah Moshrif Alamri, Eman Rafi Alamery, Khadeijah Yahya Faqeih, Maha Abdullah Aldubehi and Wahbi Jaouadi
Forests 2025, 16(10), 1600; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16101600 - 18 Oct 2025
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Climate change threatens Tetraclinis articulata, a Mediterranean plant endangered by habitat loss, logging, and aridification. This study used the MaxEnt model to analyze factors affecting its distribution under current and future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6 to SSP5-8.5) for 2040–2100, highlighting its vulnerability to [...] Read more.
Climate change threatens Tetraclinis articulata, a Mediterranean plant endangered by habitat loss, logging, and aridification. This study used the MaxEnt model to analyze factors affecting its distribution under current and future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6 to SSP5-8.5) for 2040–2100, highlighting its vulnerability to drought and urgent conservation needs. Results showed that: (a) the model demonstrated excellent predictive power with an AUC of 0.92; (b) the highly suitable habitat for T. articulata is projected to expand by 6.5%–6.7% (5.24–5.38 million km2) by 2100 under SSPs 2-4.5, 3-7.0, and 5-8.5, compared to current conditions (6.1%, 4.92 million km2); (c) the centroid of suitable habitats shifts from northwest Algeria (1.394° N, 33.538° E) to various locations under future climate scenarios: west Morocco (SSP1-2.6, −3.429° S, 33.588° E), east Tunisia (SSP2-4.5, 11.091° N, 32.501° E), northwest Morocco (SSP3-7.0, −1.947° S, 34.098° E), and southwest Morocco (SSP5-8.5, −2.985° S, 34.707° E); (d) key environmental variables influencing T. articulata distribution include annual precipitation (bio12, 41.7%), mean annual temperature (bio1, 27.9%), and precipitation during the driest month (bio14, 16.1%). This study concluded that climate change significantly influenced the distribution of T. articulata in the Mediterranean, highlighting the urgent need for conservation strategies to mitigate the risk of local extinction driven by both anthropogenic activities and climate impacts. Full article
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