Microclimate through space and time: Microclimatic variation at the edge of regeneration forests over daily, yearly and decadal time scales

We conclude that proximity to mature forest stands (forests influence) impacts the microclimate of forests regenerating after disturbance, although the response is quite variable through time. Our results provide insight into the role of microclimate on the ability of mature forest species to successfully re-colonise after disturbance. Management practices, such as aggregated retention and other forms of retention forestry, which increase the proportion of harvested area under forest influence, may provide a mechanism to promote the re-colonisation of mature-forest species.