1. An increase in tree mortality rates has been recently detected in forests world-wide. However, few works have focused on the potential consequences of forest dieback for ecosystem functioning. 2.

Cork oak forests in Mediterranean, southeastern France represent an important ecosystem in terms of both ecological and economical values, but are declining due to conservation problems. While ...

Cork oak, Quercus suber, is an evergreen oak native to parts of Europe and Africa. This oak is known for its bark, which is used for wine bottle corks as well as flooring, insulation and soundproofing ...

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