Studying Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse’s resort, we explore relationships to the area of different profiles of residents, the social changes underway and their implications on Living Well and transition.
Seasonal variability of glacier algae at the Morteratsch Glacier (Swiss Alps)
The positive ice-albedo feedback is known to affect the glacier melting. Here we analysed the effect of glacier algae over an Alpine glacier, through remote and field observations and modelling.
Current conditions impose a large climatic debt on mountain plants
Vital rates measurements demonstrate a pronounced disequilibrium between climate and high mountain plant species distribution even at fine spatial resolution.
Biotic-interactions of ericaceous shrubs: A global review and the mountain perspective
We synthesize the diverse biotic interactions associated with ericaceous shrubs globally, including mountainous regions. Additionally, we explore the vulnerabilities and/or resilience of these interac
Involving people through traditions
Reputsecer is a project based on local knowledge that needs people to avoid this knowledge get lost.
Characterizing drought impact on tree growth and vitality along an elevation gradient in the Alps
To analyze the impact of drought on tree growth we compare physiological with meteorological indicators for multiple tree species along an elevation gradient in the Alps.
Shrub encroachment reshapes soil fungal communities in subalpine grasslands
Shrub encroachment in subalpine grasslands impacts soil fungal functional communities and diversity as a result of altered soil properties mediated by changes in plant community traits.
The role of abundance in community modelling: Predicting plant communities in the Andean super-páramo
Community models could be improved by considering the strength and consistency of co-occurrence patterns. Our study incorporated an abundance criterion to enhance the ecological relevance of models.
Distinct Hydro-geomorphic Processes Govern Bedload and Suspended Sediment Transport and Evacuation from Glaciers
Glaciers supply fine and large sediment to mountain river systems. This study uses discharge records and modeling to show that the glacial processes driving suspended and bedload evacuation differ.