Indeed, the effects of climate change on tree mortality and, in particular, on coniferous species, isa well-anticipated phenomenon. In particular, Allen et al. (2010) report an increase in mortality forconiferous species at the lower or southern edges of their range, but an increased risk of mortality inforests due to climate change is expected by many authors, e.g., Lindner et al. (2010) and Dale et al.(2000).