To better understand the impact of bird cherry on the rejuvenation of native tree species, the Technical University of Dresden conducted a five-year study followed by another five years of observation. The research also supports the LIFE Resilias project, which investigates how strengthening ecosystem resilience can help reduce invasive exotic species.

The article Verjonging onder Amerikaanse vogelkers – een handleiding voor bosbeheerders (published in Vakblad Natuur, Bos en Landschap - March 2025) is a Dutch summary of the German study whose results are intended for forest management.