Acute Drought Is an Important Driver of Bark Beetle Infestation in Austrian Norway Spruce Stands

• Published in: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change Vol. 2
• Main Authors: Netherer, Sigrid, Panassiti, Bernd, Pennerstorfer, Josef, Matthews, Bradley
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 17.07.2019
• Subjects: bark beetles; drought stress; Ips typographus; open climate campaign; Picea abies; risk assessment; transpiration deficit

Infestations by the Eurasian spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus have recently caused peaks in Norway spruce mortality in Central European forests. In this study, we examined how temperature conditions, chronic and acute drought stress, and stand characteristics influence forest disturbance by the s...