Sentences with phrase «alpine forest»

Because temperature and moisture predictably change with elevation, these gardens reflect climate differences — ranging from desert to alpine forest — that mimic the effects of climate change.

Look at a painting such as Cobourg 3 + 1 More, in which an alpine forest and four figures in the foreground are almost hidden by a hazy blizzard.

Refresh your soul in the natural setting created by a 28 foot mural of a snow - dusted alpine forest.

But the country is the only place in the world where there are seven UNESCO world heritage sites within only 30 kilometers, and its incredible topography has yielded a unique ecosystem with both tropical and alpine forest vegetation full of diverse wildlife.

Eleven thousand years ago Clovis nomads may have dwelled in the Great Sand Dunes of Mosca, Colorado, where the desert abruptly ends at an alpine forest.

Because temperature and moisture predictably change with elevation, these gardens reflect climate differences — ranging from desert to alpine forest — that mimic the effects of climate change.

Head to Jeris on the edge of the Pallas - Yllästunturi National Park and witness frozen lakes, snowy alpine forests and spectacular winter scenery on this 4 night break.

The area has dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno rearing up through the Afro - alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park.

Whitefish and Kalispell, Montana are west of the park and provide access to the alpine forests, glacier - fed lakes, and mountains within the park.

The surrounding hillsides are filled alpine forests and coffee farms — this is a good place to go hiking, birding, or tour a coffee plantation.

The resulting shapes recall densely packed alpine forests, upended root systems, or nerve cells dyed for the microscope; nature seems to be mimicking itself.

Not exact matches

Like the wise old wanderer, this subtle, yet complex red is unassuming at first glance, but quickly revealed to be spirited and persuasive, with black raspberry, alpine strawberry, and forest floor flavors casting a spell over your palate, bringing you back sip after sip.

This past February's supper, Wintertide, was deep in the Willamette National Forest and featured a German - influenced menu heavy on cabbage, alpine cheeses, and Pono Farm beef stew.

Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all - inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five - star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining.

The authors of the study suspect that the mountain pastures, which many hundreds of years ago also used to be wooded areas before the advent of alpine farming, must have lost a considerable portion of their original humus stock relatively soon after the forests had been cleared to make room for the pastures.

Her major contributions were in the study and conservation of tropical montane forests and treeless alpine grasslands (páramos).

Forests, alpine ecosystems, inland freshwater and wetlands, as well as coastal systems are identified as the most threatened Asia - Pacific ecosystems.

They range from steamy lowland jungles, swamps, and floodplains to cloud forests, alpine grasslands, and glaciers capping mountains more than 16,000 feet high.

If the burning would cease the heathlands would turn into forest and the alpine species disappear.»

The Haleakala silversword is one of several rare alpine species that could lose out as the cloud forests in its namesake park creep higher.

According to research by the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station and its collaborators, for pools within alpine meadows to be suitable habitat for laying eggs and sustaining tadpoles, little things mean a lot.

The newly discovered Himalayan forest thrush looks a great deal like the alpine thrush, but its far silkier song stylings gave it away as a potential new species.

A biome is the highest level of ecological system — rainforests, woodlands, grasslands, temperate forest, alpine and tundra — so a change in climate that can shift the location of a biome is a very substantial force.

Ecologically sensitive regions are the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforests, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, forests in South America and eastern areas of Australia.

«We have found ecologically sensitive regions with amplified responses to climate variability in the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforest, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, forests in South America, and eastern areas of Australia,» says Seddon.

«We find ecologically sensitive regions with amplified responses to climate variability in the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforest, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, the Caatinga deciduous forest in eastern South America, and eastern areas of Australia,» the researchers report.

Our lab examines basic and applied aspects of higher fungi, particularly in extreme environments such as the alpine life zone and high - elevation forests.

Whether tropical rain forest, arid desert, or rocky alpine meadow, each ecosystem is a riot of interconnected plants and animals, brimming with activity.

We'd cross its meandering roads snaking through the countryside's 1,000 - foot granite cliffs, avalanche - distorted forests, alpine streams, soaring waterfalls and otherworldly cloud formations, all within the day.

Over that time, we were faced with an incredible diversity of conditions: from glacial river crossings to decommissioned forest service roads, endless sand dunes and treacherous alpine crossings.

The rich timber structure and beautiful alpine décor harmonize with the surrounding pine forest, while high - end culinary and entertainment features provide contemporary luxury comforts.

I've been fortunate to ski at many resorts around the world, some little more than bumps in the boreal forest, others alpine to valley bottom village thigh - burners.

Part of Strathcona park, Forbidden Plateau is a scenic 250 sq km alpine plateau of open meadows and lush forest dotted with lakes and framed by majestic mountains.

The Carpathians are breathtakingly beautiful mountains, with pristine forests, alpine meadows and green pastures, but they are also very wild.

[5] It inhabits high - elevation steppe grassland, alpine meadow, alpine shrubland and coniferous forest edges between 2,500 and 5,000 m (8,200 and 16,400 ft) elevation.

Continue through lush alpine meadows and sweeping forests before reaching Kamloops.

The train departs from Drei Annen Hohne station and takes approximately fifty minutes to climb through an ever - changing vista of alpine meadows and dense fir and pine forests eventually arriving at Brocken Station, which, at an elevation of 1,125 metres above sea level is just sixteen metres below the mountain's summit.

The RV parks in central Idaho are predominantly mountain camps, as the Boise National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, Salmon — Challis National Forest, and Payette National Forest are all connected, creating a massive alpine area with hardly any human presence.

An alternative to descending a mountain that doesn't involve a terminal velocity or a parachute (for a change), NZ offers unparalleled mountain biking in the exotic forests of Auckland, the challenge circuits of Rotorua or the alpine ridges of Queenstown.

The Alakai Wilderness Preserve, a wet forest that includes alpine bogs, is located near Mount Waialeale, which is considered by some sources to be the rainiest place in the world.

Be awe - inspired, deeply moved and humbled by the beauty of Mother Nature with soaring views along alpine terrains, meadows, rhododendron forest and wild, rugged mountains.

Located in the Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments including cloud forest and alpine tundra.

Another of Switzerland's popular tourist attractions is the little red steam train that chugs up the mountain through lush meadows and forests that make way for craggy rocks and alpine meadows higher up.

We hike up a narrow glacial valley, coming out of the forest in a dramatic alpine cirque, with incredible views of the Southern Alps.

Combining sub-tropical jungle, lush cloud forests and staggering alpine scenery, the 44 - kilometre trek is ranked among the finest in the world.

This trek exposes you to an impressive combination of sub-tropical Andean mountain environments, including cloud forests, alpine tundra and jungle, and an spectacular array of ancient, Incan archaeological sites!

Since Bakersfield doesn't have alpine lakes or redwood forests, you might not see it as a place for hiking and nature study — until you pull into the parking lot at Wind Wolves Preserve.

Since Bakersfield doesn't have alpine lakes or redwood forests, you might not see it as a place for hiking and nature study — until you pull into the parking lot at

Whether tropical rain forest, arid desert, or rocky alpine meadow, each ecosystem is a riot of interconnected plants and animals, brimming with activity.

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