Distribution models for mountain plant species: the value of elevation
The climatic conditions of mountain habitats are greatly influenced by topography. Large
differences in microclimate occur with small changes in elevation, and this complex …
differences in microclimate occur with small changes in elevation, and this complex …
[HTML][HTML] Multiple effects of topographic factors on Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation patterns in the three parallel rivers region, Southeast Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Topographic factors are critical for influencing vegetation distribution patterns, and studying
the interactions between them can enhance our understanding of future vegetation …
the interactions between them can enhance our understanding of future vegetation …
Dominance of Topography on Vegetation Dynamics in the Mt. Qomolangma National Nature Reserve: A UMAP and PLS-SEM Analysis
B Xu, J Li, X Pei, L Bian, T Zhang, G Yi, X Bie, P Peng - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
The southern portion of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) and the central Himalayan region
are home to the Mt. Qomolangma (Everest) National Nature Reserve (QNNR), which is the …
are home to the Mt. Qomolangma (Everest) National Nature Reserve (QNNR), which is the …
Identifying local-scale wilderness for on-ground conservation actions within a global biodiversity hotspot
Protecting wilderness areas (WAs) is a crucial proactive approach to sustain biodiversity.
However, studies identifying local-scale WAs for on-ground conservation efforts are still very …
However, studies identifying local-scale WAs for on-ground conservation efforts are still very …
Topography and human disturbances are major controlling factors in treeline pattern at Barun and Manang area in the Nepal Himalaya
The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal
Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people, and provides ecosystem …
Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people, and provides ecosystem …
[HTML][HTML] Isolated alpine habitats reveal disparate ecological drivers of taxonomic and functional beta-diversity of small mammal assemblages
The interpretation of patterns of biodiversity requires the disentanglement of geographical
and environmental variables. Disjunct alpine communities are geographically isolated from …
and environmental variables. Disjunct alpine communities are geographically isolated from …
The influence of topographic variables on treeline trees under different environmental conditions
G Leonelli, A Masseroli, M Pelfini - Physical Geography, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Aiming to analyze the site conditions of treeline trees at the highest elevations, we
investigated 360 km of treelines in the Upper Valtellina, Italian Alps. We analyzed …
investigated 360 km of treelines in the Upper Valtellina, Italian Alps. We analyzed …
Tree recruitment at the treeline across the Continental Divide in the Northern Rocky Mountains, USA: the role of spring snow and autumn climate
GP Elliott, CA Petruccelli - Plant Ecology & Diversity, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Topoclimate can influence tree establishment within treeline ecotones. Yet
much less is known about how regional topography, such as the Continental Divide, Rocky …
much less is known about how regional topography, such as the Continental Divide, Rocky …
Driving forest succession in karst areas of Chongqing municipality over the past decade
Q **ao, Y **ao, Y Liu, J Tao - Forest Ecosystems, 2020 - Springer
Background Karst areas in southwestern China exhibit ecological degradation in the form of
rocky desertification. Local governments launched large-scale afforestation and other …
rocky desertification. Local governments launched large-scale afforestation and other …
Biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling density in Polylepis rugulosa forests across east- and west-facing slopes in the Peruvian Andes
I Gutierrez-Flores, M Sanga, P Quispe… - Plant Ecology & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background Polylepis forests are highly endangered tropical high Andean ecosystems. P.
rugulosa has had the most significant decrease in spatial distribution compared to other …
rugulosa has had the most significant decrease in spatial distribution compared to other …