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Climate change and forest disturbances
| Author: |
Dale, Viginia H.; Joyce, Linda A.; McNulty, Steve; [and others] |
| Date: |
2001 |
| Periodical: |
BioScience |
| Link: |
http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/rpc/2001-11/rpc_01november_19.pdf
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| Abstract: |
This article examines how eight disturbances influence forest structure, composition, and function and how climate change may influence the severity, frequency, and magnitude of disturbances to forests. We focus on examples from the United States, although these influences occur worldwide. We also consider options for coping with disturbance under changing climate. This analysis points to specific research
needs that should improve the understanding of how climate change affects forest disturbanrces. |
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