biostudies-literatureUnknown13(8)Loewe-Munoz V<i>Pinus pinea</i> is an important Mediterranean species due to its adaptability and tolerance to aridity and its high-quality pine nuts. Different forest types located in Mediterranean native and non-native environments provide the opportunity to perform comparative studies on the species' response to climate change. The aims of this study were to elucidate growth patterns of the species growing in native and exotic habitats and to analyze its response to climatic fluctuations, particularly drought, in both geographical contexts. Understanding stone pine (<i>Pinus pinea</i>) growth responses to climate variability in native and exotic habitats by comparing natural stands and plantations may provide useful information to plan adequate management under climate change. By doing so, we enhancBiology628https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11352134biostudies-literatureDendrochronological Analysis of <i>Pinus pinea</i> in Central Chile and South Spain for Sustainable Forest Management.PMC11352134Navarro-Cerrillo RMLoewe-Munoz VCamarero JJDelard CCachinero-Vivar AMRio RDfalseDendrochronological Analysis of <i>Pinus pinea</i> in Central Chile and South Spain for Sustainable Forest Management.<i>Pinus pinea</i> is an important Mediterranean species due to its adaptability and tolerance to aridity and its high-quality pine nuts. Different forest types located in Mediterranean native and non-native environments provide the opportunity to perform comparative studies on the species' response to climate change. The aims of this study were to elucidate growth patterns of the species growing in native and exotic habitats and to analyze its response to climatic fluctuations, particularly drought, in both geographical contexts. Understanding stone pine (<i>Pinus pinea</i>) growth responses to climate variability in native and exotic habitats by comparing natural stands and plantations may provide useful information to plan adequate management under climate change. By doing so, we enhanc2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2025-04-19T20:39:13.052Z2025-04-19T20:39:13.052ZS-EPMC113521343919456610.3390/biology13080628