At high elevation or latitude, trees reach low-temperature range limits. In attempting an
explanation, the range limits of individual tree species (set by freezing tolerance) and the …

Studies investigating treelines in the Southern Hemisphere are underrepresented in the
global literature, with a strong bias towards Northern Hemisphere treelines. Treelines in the …

Understanding how climate change influences succession is fundamental for predicting
future forest composition. Warming is expected to accelerate species succession at their …

Willows (Salix) are some of the most abundant shrubs in cold alpine and tundra biomes. In
alpine regions, seed dispersal is not limiting upwards willow expansion, so the upslope shift …

Context Structure is a central dimension of forest ecosystems that is closely linked to their
capacity to provide ecosystem services. Drivers such as changing disturbance regimes are …

The upper elevational limits of vegetation growth in global high-mountains have been the
focus for monitoring and assessment of climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems …

High mountains are climate change hotspots. Quickly rising temperatures trigger vegetation
shifts such as upslope migration, possibly threatening mountain biodiversity. At the same …

The impact of anthropogenic global warming has induced significant upward dispersal of
trees to higher elevations at alpine treelines. Assessing vertical deviation from current …

This review summarizes current understanding of drivers for change and of the impact of
accelerating global changes on mountains, encompassing effects of climate change and …

Understanding the key mechanisms that control northern treelines is important to accurately
predict biome shifts and terrestrial feedbacks to climate. At a global scale, it has long been …