[IUFRO Div 8] International Tree Mortality Network seminar series: Dr. NATE MCDOWELL - Rising tree mortality in the Anthropocene

Dear all, The International Tree Mortality Network, an initiative of the IUFRO task force on monitoring trends and patterns in global tree mortality, continues the online seminar series. You are invited to join on *MAR 24 *(9 am MT, 3 pm UTC): *Dr. NATE MCDOWELL* _Rising tree mortality in the Anthropocene_ *_ _* _Abstract_:Tree mortality is rising in most documented locations but the drivers and mechanisms of this trend are unknown. Changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide, temperature, and vapor pressure deficit, along with drought, are primary potential drivers. Mechanisms linking these drivers to mortality include water, carbon, and pathogen defense processes. These processes are interdependent such that failure of one can lead to failure of the others. Prediction of future mortality is challenged by our understanding of the mechanisms, however, some evidence suggests the growing mortality rates are likely to continue well into the future. I conclude by reviewing the numerous challenges and opportunities for predicting future tree mortality. Please join us for this highly interesting seminar and registerat:https://lu-se.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sJ5Il0TyR8yL7Wzo6-ZUY <https://lu-se.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sJ5Il0TyR8yL7Wzo6-ZUYQ> If you are interested in contributing to the seminar series and/or have suggestions for additional speakers, please contact us at: treemortnet(a)gmail.com Visit us at: https://www.tree-mortality.net/ <https://www.tree-mortality.net/> https://www.iufro.org/science/task-forces/tree-mortality-patterns/ <https://www.iufro.org/science/task-forces/tree-mortality-patterns/> -- --- Dr. (habil.) Henrik Hartmann Group leader Plant Allocation MPI for Biogeochemistry Hans Knöll Str. 10 07745 Jena, Germany Contact:hhart@bgc-jena.mpg.de <mailto:hhart@bgc-jena.mpg.de> Phone:+49.3641.576294 Mobile:+49.171.8188273 Website: https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/bgp/index.php/HenrikHartmann/HenrikHartmann <https://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/bgp/index.php/HenrikHartmann/HenrikHartmann> *Initiatives*: International Tree Mortality Network https://www.tree-mortality.net/ <https://www.tree-mortality.net/> IUFRO Task Force on monitoring of global tree mortality patterns and trends https://www.iufro.org/science/task-forces/tree-mortality-patterns/ <https://www.iufro.org/science/task-forces/tree-mortality-patterns/>