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https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.25-05
Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz): A Review of Autecology, Silviculture, Dispersal Potential, and Response to Climate Change
Ćemal Višnjić
; University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Silviculture, Zagrebačka 20, BA-71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Besim Balić
; University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Forestry, Department for Forest Management and Forest Inventory, Zagrebačka 20, BA-71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Mehmed Čilaš
; University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Silviculture, Zagrebačka 20, BA-71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sead Vojniković
; University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Ecology, Zagrebačka 20, BA-71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Sažetak
Climate change is expected to reduce the distribution range of major tree species in Europe. As a result, rare and underutilized tree species are gaining importance, despite limited research on their ecological characteristics. One such species is wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz), which has the potential to enhance the resistance, resilience, and adaptability of forest ecosystems to climate change. This paper provides an overview of previous research on its autecology, silvicultural characteristics, dispersal potential, and response to climate change. Wild service tree is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and southwestern Asia. It exhibits broad ecological tolerance and thrives in various soil types, with a preference for deep, humus-rich soils while avoiding dry sandy and marshy conditions. In the Balkans, it grows at altitudes between 250 and 1400 meters above sea level, predominantly in thermofillic oak and beech forests, and less frequently in pine communities on sunny exposures. The species tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions, including low winter temperatures and summer droughts. Natural regeneration occurs primarily through root suckers, with seed-based regeneration being less frequent. For successful establishment, young plants should be planted in small groups within cleared patches of oak and beech forests. Post-planting protection against browsing and damage from rodents is essential. From the sapling stage onward, it requires high light availability for optimal growth. Due to limited seed production and strong competition from other tree species, the natural spread of wild service tree is relatively slow. Its expansion is more likely in cleared thermophilic habitats and can be accelerated through targeted afforestation efforts. Wild service tree exhibits high drought tolerance, making it a valuable species for areas affected by climate change. Its range is expected to expand in sessile oak and thermophilic beech forests. When combined with other drought-resistant tree species, it may contribute to stabilizing forest structures and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Ključne riječi
wild service tree; Sorbus torminalis L. Crantz; autecology; silviculture; potential dispersal; climate change
Hrčak ID:
333269
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Datum izdavanja:
15.5.2025.
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