Fast height growth is key to non-native conifers invasiveness in temperate forests
Aurore Fanal,
Annabel Porté,
Grégory Mahy
et al.
Abstract:Many exotic conifer species have been introduced for wood production in temperate regions. Some of these species can display an invasive behavior and negatively impact native ecosystems. It is therefore crucial to identify potentially invasive species before they are widely planted. Seedling high Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Specific Leaf Area (SLA) have been associated with enhanced invasiveness of trees in previous studies. However, it has been mainly demonstrated for light-demanding species in disturbed h… Show more
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