Ghost forests created by the submergence of low-lying land are one of the most striking
indicators of climate change along the Atlantic coast of North America. Although dead trees …

Background The combination of rising sea levels and increased likelihood of extreme storm
events poses a major threat to our coastlines and as a result, many ecosystems recognized …

Abstract Background and Aims Coastal protection from erosion and flooding is a significant
ecosystem service provided by vegetated marine systems. Kelp beds are a dominant habitat …

Photosynthesis, water relations, chlorophyll fluorescence, and leaf reflectance were used to
evaluate stress due to freshwater and saltwater flooding in the evergreen coastal shrub …

Effects of salinity and drought on physiology and chlorophyll fluorescence were used to
evaluate stress in two coastal plants, Myrica cerifera (L.) and Phragmites australis (Cav.) …

Salinity and waterlogging are abiotic stresses that have a significant impact on agricultural
production and ecosystem conservation. The response of euhalophyte Suaeda glauca to …

The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetland restoration in North America
Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field of restoration ecology, Flood Pulsing …

Barrier islands are threatened by climate change as sea-level rise and higher frequency
storm surge lead to more flooding and saltwater intrusion. Vegetation plays a vital role in …

Expansion of shrubs has been observed in a number of biomes and in response to diverse
global change drivers. Noting shrub expansion in coastal forests affected by sea level rise …

Woody plant encroachment into grasslands is a major land cover change taking place in
many regions of the world, including arctic, alpine and desert ecosystems. This change in …