God save the queen! How and why the dominant evergreen species of the Mediterranean Basin is declining?

https://academic.oup.com/aobpla/advance-article/doi/10.1093/aobpla/plad051/7234921

The holm oak, or Quercus ilex L., stands as the monarch of the Mediterranean forests. However, their decline has us questioning why. This paper explores their resilience traits, the stressors impacting them, and proposes potential solutions via forest management. 🌳

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