Mountain forests provide vital ecosystem services but are also experiencing accelerated impacts of climate change. To understand the dynamics of this system, we engaged stakeholders in workshop event.
Linking tourist preferences with climate induced ecological change
We explore how tourists and tourism stakeholders perceive and value mountain forest ecosystem services, and how changes in these services alongside climate change will impact willingness to revisit.
Recovery of the forest’s protective effect after stand-replacing wind disturbances
A large-scale analysis of windthrow areas in protective forests reveals new insights on the recovery of their protective effect up to 30 years after stand-replacing wind disturbances.
The role of bark insulation for trees in a more fire-prone future
In this study we assessed bark insulation capability of 10 local tree species and constructed cambium mortality models to better understand fire resistance of Alpine forests.
Treeline Dynamics and Its Impact on Carbon Storage
Minimal treeline shift, decreasing carbon with elevation, and forest restoration as the most effective measure for carbon enhancement emerged as the key findings of the study.
Delayed onset and short duration characterize radial stem growth of the deciduous shrub Alnus alnobetula within the treeline ecotone
Intra-annual radial growth of the deciduous shrub Alnus alnobetula was recorded within the treeline ecotone. Key phenological dates strikingly differ from those of co-occurring tree species.
Drought effects on alpine conifers: a xylogenetic approach
We analyze wood formation along an elevational gradient in the Alps on four main tree species. Differences in timing and length of growing season, due to the possible effect of drought, were found.
Wood formation dynamics in coexisting Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and juniper (Juniperus communis L.) of different vitality classes
The impact of vitality on xylem formation is examined for coexisting tree and shrub species under drought.
Forest stand characteristics and salvage logging strategies affect the dynamics of post-windthrow vegetation trajectories
Satellite imagery combined with field observations proves effective for monitoring forest recovery after wind disturbances across large geographic areas and over multiple years.
Characterizing tree line vegetation using terrestrial laser scanning and non-linear models in Nepalese mountain
Treeline vegetation varies significantly with climate and elevation, with dry-region forests of mountains being less diverse but more structurally complex, reflecting environmental adaptation.