A balanced combination of sufficient light and stable forest microclimate could be key to oak regeneration

The pedunculate oaks typical of Leipzig's floodplain forest and other German oak forests are struggling to regenerate in the understory due to a lack of light. One reason for this is the absence of flooding in floodplain forests.

Apr 16, 2025 - 21:49
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A balanced combination of sufficient light and stable forest microclimate could be key to oak regeneration
The pedunculate oaks typical of Leipzig's floodplain forest and other German oak forests are struggling to regenerate in the understory due to a lack of light. One reason for this is the absence of flooding in floodplain forests.