Student4Student Summerschool

Interactions between snow and forests 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 forests 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. The study of snow-forest interactions also spans multiple scientific disciplines, offering insights that can benefit a wide range of researchers. Understanding snow-forest interactions is crucial for predicting future changes in water resources. Furthermore, insights from different approaches are essential for a comprehensive understanding of how forests influence snow dynamics. We invite students and researchers from all disciplines working on snow-forest interactions to join us in this session, where diverse approaches and findings will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of snow-forest dynamics. Researchers focused on either snow or forests, but who are curious about how one influences the other, are also very welcome to participate.

The aim of this session is to present and discuss different approaches for investigating snow and forests. The PhD students who participate in the session will present their research, focusing on the strength and limitations of their results and methods.