Atlas cedar and climate change in france: assessment and recommendations

• Published in: Atlas cedar and climate change in france: assessment and recommendations(2012)
• Main Authors: Lagacherie, Michèle, Marty, Pauline, Ladier, Jean, Ripert, Christian, Riou-Nivert, Philippe, Huard, Frederic, Amandier, Louis, Paillassa, Eric
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: aide à la décision; analyse de données; Biodiversity and Ecology; Biodiversité et Ecologie; cedrus; changement climatique; cèdre; forêt méditerranéenne; reboisement; résistance aux conditions défavorables; sylviculture; sécheresse

In adapting forests to climate change, cedar is often recommended as a potential species to replace existing conifers that are sensitive to drought. The experience in the French Mediterranean zone and the more recent tests in the temperate zone confirm this interest. Nevertheless, cedar establishment and silviculture must follow strict guidelines in order to be successful. The state of knowledge on Atlas cedar, as synthesised in this document, is drawn from a literature review and from a nationwide survey of field trials. The information will help foresters to make informed decisions concerning the establishment and management of cedar stands, including the following aspects: autecology and behaviour with respect to climatic factors and soil characteristics, technical recommendations for reafforestation and management of stands, indications and criteria to select silvicultural treatments, timber quality and uses, health issues, references