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ArticleFrontiers in plant science2025

From rings to regions: modeling and mapping climate-driven timber production zones for

Zijie Zhang, Zhengyang Ye, Xulan Shang, Wanxia Yang, Tongli Wang, Shengzuo Fang

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6 authors.

Zijie ZhangState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China.
Zhengyang YeDepartment of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Xulan ShangNational Key Laboratory for the Development and Utilization of Forest Food Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China.
Wanxia YangState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China.
Tongli WangDepartment of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Shengzuo FangState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Methods: In this study, we constructed species distribution models using Random Forest (RF) and Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt), based on verified field occurrence records and climatic data. Habitat suitability was projected under current and future climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). We further analyzed the relationships between climate suitability and growth traits across 27 natural populations. Results: Both models demonstrated high predictive performance (RF AUC = 0.970, MaxEnt AUC = 0.942), identifying temperature variability and water availability as key limiting factors. Climate suitability was significantly correlated with 20-year diameter growth (R² = 0.625) and wood basic density (R² = 0.463). A stronger correlation was observed between annual growth and climate suitability of the preceding year (R² = 0.695), suggesting a lag effect. Discussion: By integrating trait-climate relationships, we projected spatial shifts in fast-growing, high-quality timber zones. Future projections suggest a 49.2-60.0% decline in highly suitable habitats and timber forests by the 2050s, with marginal zones shifting northward and toward higher latitudes. This trait-integrated modeling framework offers a scientific basis for climate-resilient conservation and afforestation planning.

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climate changeclimate-lagged responseradial growthTrait-based modelwheel wingnutwood density

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