Broadleaved species such as pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) are often proposed as drought-tolerant alternatives to declining conifer stands in Central Europe. However, relying only on local oak populations may no longer suffice under rapidly changing climate conditions. A key challenge remains the limited understanding of how different Q. robur populations, shaped by diverse environmental and biogeographical histories, vary in their responses to climate and resilience to disturbance. This study explored climatic sensitivity and resilience of Q. robur populations across a broad climatic gradient in Europe, encompassing the Pannonian, Continental, and Alpine bioregions. Keywords: Broadleaved forests; Climate change; Climate sensitivity; Disturbances; Drought vulnerability; Tree-ring width
