The application to define fire-cut corridors on the territory is an example in this type of application in Catalonia. In conclusion, a decrease in rainfall would produce a decrease in standing biomass and production, despite the positive effects of increased CO 2 . If rainfall increases, a positive effect on growth is very likely. But, if temperature rises, in the long-term its negative effects may not be compensated by increased rainfall and CO 2 . Management is therefore very important to sustain Mediterranean forest ecosystems under climate change.
Values are mean std.
See legend above for treatments. Mean leaf life of Pinus halepensis, growing in Ginosa and S14 climatic conditions. Mean leaf life of Quercus ilex , growing in Prades and S14 climatic conditions. Aboveground Biomass of Quercus ilex , growing in Prades and S14 climatic conditions without management.