Tree species of cold and humid temperate forests diverge in functional traits, phenology, growth and tolerance to frost

Summary

Global warming, an irrefutable reality, has led to an increased awareness of the detrimental impacts of climate warming on forests. However, it's essential to recognize that every coin has two sides. In the case of cold and humid temperate forests, global warming may promote tree growth by supplying additional thermal to trees. My research is dedicated to the investigation of cold and humid temperate forests, with a specific focus on understanding how various tree species growing in the cold and humid temperate forest in terms of growth, phenology, and functional characteristics, and the overall adaptability respond to climate change.

Our findings reveal a noteworthy trend: fast-growing tree species exhibit superior growth performance in the face of rising temperatures in the cold and humid temperate forest. This implies that cold and humid temperate forests may experience heightened productivity in the future with ongoing climate warming.