When the forest looks like autumn in summer: What we can learn from the Hardwald’s unique history

This summer has been a tough one for nature. Prolonged drought and high temperatures have put forests across Switzerland under severe stress. This was particularly evident in the Hardwald near Basel. Already known as a genetic outlier among Swiss beech populations, Hardwald stands as a living laboratory, providing important insights into how forests can adapt to a changing climate – or fail to do so.

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