Phrases with «subalpine forests»

"Subalpine forests" refers to forests that grow at elevations below the alpine zone but above lower-elevation forests. These are forests found in mountainous regions, usually characterized by cooler temperatures, evergreen trees, and diverse plant and animal species adapted to these high-altitude conditions. Full definition

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Regional fire activity increased significantly with the development of closed subalpine forests as a result of increased fuel biomass and warmer summers. (pubs.geoscienceworld.org)
With respect to why there was a significant increase in tree density over the past several decades, Dolanc offers that the changes in the density and composition of lower - elevation forests are consistent with fire suppression; but that the density increases in high - elevation vegetation types (subalpine forests generally don't burn) are «more likely to be caused by changing climate.» (cato.org)
Kaufmann, M. R. & Ryan, M. G. Physiographic, stand, and environmental effects on individual tree growth and growth efficiency in subalpine forests. (nature.com)
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