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Interactions between snow and vegetation significantly impact hydrological processes and forest ecosystems. As climate change advances, these interactions are expected to shift, with both the tree line and snow line moving to higher altitudes. The effect of vegetation on snow and related processes is studied through various methods, including modeling, in-situ field measurements, and remote sensing, across different spatial and temporal scales. This topic also spans multiple scientific disciplines, offering insights that can benefit a wide range of researchers. Understanding interactions between snow and vegetation is crucial for predicting future changes in water resources. Furthermore, insights from different approaches are essential for a comprehensive understanding of how vegetation influence snow dynamics. We invite students and researchers from all disciplines working on snow and vegetation to join us in this session, where diverse approaches and findings will contribute to a more comprehensive picture. Researchers focused on either snow or vegetation, but who are curious about how one influences the other, are also very welcome to participate.

Building on the insights from our focus group session on the impacts of climate change on forests, this upcoming session will explore the effects of reduced snow depth and duration on plant life. We invite participants who are passionate about understanding these changes and those who wish to share their findings from snow manipulation experiments conducted in various mountain regions. Let’s come together to explore, discuss, and learn from each other’s experiences.