Aridity-induced phenological shifts and greening trends in Mediterranean forest species: Insights from 28 years of Landsat data in southern Spain by Aurelio D. Herraiz, Pablo Salazar-Zarzosa, Cristina Acosta-Muñoz, Rocío Hernández-Clemente, Rafael Villar

“…However, aridity impacts surface phenology differently among Mediterranean species, notably shortening the growth season of Scots pine and causing significant seasonal phenology shifts in Cork oak, Stone pine, and Aleppo pine. These findings suggest that time-series Landsat data enhances our understanding of forest dynamics and aridity’s effects on vegetation. …”
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