Sentences with phrase «of tall shrubs»

Thawing permafrost also delivers organic - rich soils to lake bottoms, where decomposition in the absence of oxygen releases additional methane.116 Extensive wildfires also release carbon that contributes to climate warming.107, 117,118 The capacity of the Yukon River Basin in Alaska and adjacent Canada to store carbon has been substantially weakened since the 1960s by the combination of warming and thawing of permafrost and by increased wildfire.119 Expansion of tall shrubs and trees into tundra makes the surface darker and rougher, increasing absorption of the sun's energy and further contributing to warming.120 This warming is likely stronger than the potential cooling effects of increased carbon dioxide uptake associated with tree and shrub expansion.121 The shorter snow - covered seasons in Alaska further increase energy absorption by the land surface, an effect only slightly offset by the reduced energy absorption of highly reflective post-fire snow - covered landscapes.121 This spectrum of changes in Alaskan and other high - latitude terrestrial ecosystems jeopardizes efforts by society to use ecosystem carbon management to offset fossil fuel emissions.94, 95,96

Next to a field of walnut trees near the university, a row of tall shrubs planted by the researchers stretches for several hundred yards: western redbud, coffeeberry, gum plant, sage, coyote brush.

The west Siberian tundra is certainly becoming more steppe - like, patches of tall shrub woodlands interspersed with low shrub graminoid - dominated vegetation.

Not exact matches

(There's a picture of the 6 - foot - tall shrub in this post.)

«Shrubs are adept at pulling water out of the soil, so that in some cases, a decent - sized shrub may use just as much water as a much taller tree.

Poison Control Campers, backpackers, and other outdoorsy types can steer clear of poison ivy, oak, and sumac by knowing how to identify each plant: Poison ivy typically has a woody, ropelike vine and three leaflets that turn green in the summer; poison oak shows off clusters of yellow berries and oaklike leaves (usually in clusters of three); and poison sumac is a rangy shrub that grows up to 15 feet tall, with seven to 13 smooth - edge leaflets.

The name comes from the combination of mate — the shrub that grows up to 15 feet tall when mature, and yerba — the name given to the leaves.

Cestrum nocturnum (Night - blooming jessamine, Night - blooming jasmine, lady of the night, queen of night, night - blooming cestrum)-- a woody evergreen shrub that can grow up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall, small greenish white or yellowish flowers and purple berries in which the berries and sap are poisonous

An allée lined with tall coconut palms and flowering shrubs leads you to the front door of Villa Paprika.

Instead, there is a scenery of hardy shrubs and tall aloes, sandy beaches, roaming goats, and abandoned buildings.

Planted with flowering shrubs, trees and tall bamboo, the garden offers plenty of space for kids to run around, as well as a wide flat lawn ideal for weddings and events.

Taller shrubs, like green alders find shelter and hospitable growing conditions in the lee of wind protected ridges.

2) High densities of reindeer managed by herders in northwestern Eurasia may be able to help check increases in shrub growth and height by concentrating grazing in existing low shrub areas before they grow taller.

The idea that the Nullarbor Plain which hasn't seen a shrub or a tree taller than 4 metres in thousands of years or the Sahara can be used in this way is just plain barmy.

The problem is, the very trees that the logging companies take — the oldest, largest, tallest ones — are also 1) the most resistant to fire, and 2) the ones that provide a thick canopy, blocking sunlight and reducing the volume of highly - flammable shrubs, herbs, and young trees at ground level.

Winterberry is an erect moderate sized shrub, growing to heights of 5 to 15 feet tall.

Can support savannas — areas of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs

Using old spy satellite data from the 1960s, and comparing it to more recent imagery, he and his graduate students and colleagues have determined that tall shrubs, such as alder, willow, birch and dwarf pine, have expanded their range and grown taller, indicating that the tundra is undergoing change, likely as a result of increasing temperatures and loss of permafrost.

Create a 50 to 100 foot fire - safe space free of trees, shrubs, and tall grasses around your home.

Maintain privacy with curtains or tall shrubs and create a cozy lounge space with wicker furniture, rugs underfoot and candles for mood lighting — the perfect spot for a morning cup of joe or for a summer night cap under the stars.