This study reviews how climate change affects European beech distribution and its alignment with the Natura 2000 network. Findings show declines in warm, dry margins, upward shifts in mountains, and limited northern expansion. Water deficit is the main driver. Effective conservation requires connectivity, adaptive management, and climate-informed protected-area planning.

This study evaluated oak regeneration along a forest–mine gradient over 14 years, highlighting the key facilitating role of nurse shrubs. Results show that while acorn supply drives recruitment near forests, shrub cover significantly improves seedling survival and growth in harsh reclaimed mine conditions, supporting shrubs as effective nature-based restoration tools.

This project applies dendrochronological methods to restored Andean forests in Colombia. It evaluates whether tropical species form annual rings, models their growth over time, and compares results with long-term plot data. The study focuses on Juglans neotropica, Cedrela montana, and Quercus humboldtii, integrating wood anatomy and climatic analysis.

The speaker’s archaeological research in Peru reveals that the Moche incorporated Algarrobo trees into human-sacrifice rituals, possibly viewing the tree as an ancestor. Linguistic evidence, myth, and burial patterns suggest deep spiritual ties between people, trees, and memory. The work challenges modern assumptions and reconstructs ancient worldviews.