Above all, forest management has to face changes in tree species’ suitability. While
some species may be favored by mild and dry climatic conditions, others may be
deprived and adaptive responses are likely to differ throughout species ranges, depending
on the specific geographic location of populations or individuals (Rehfeldt et al.2001). In
particular, adaptation pressure and genetic potential may vary considerably at the leading
and the rear edge of a species range (Hampe and Petit2005). Different statements on the
local appropriateness and adaptive capacity of tree species may complicate future tree
species choice (Milad et al. 2012a). Given that forest ecosystems are characterized by
long development rates, longevity of tree species and comparatively slow migration rates
of many species (Jump and Penuelas 2005), future management decisions will be
hindered.