The presentation demonstrates the out-sized climate regulating benefits of North America’s Rocky Mountain region and invites comparative analyses from other mountain areas globally.
The Effects of Meltwater Source on Alpine Aquatic Ecosystems in the Intermountain West
Our research explores the effects of the declining mountain cryosphere on the biogeochemical and physical processes within headwater streams in the Intermountain West of the United States.
Bofedales and Nature-Based Solutions: Integrating TEK and Science for Sustainable Low-Latitude Alpine Ecosystems
We integrate ILK with remote sensing and botanical assessments to explore the role of ritual practices in enhancing the resilience of bofedales, aiming to inform sustainable management of bofedales.
Sustainable Hiking Trail Management an assessment approach
This study presents an integrated based approach to evaluate hiking trails in protected areas, integrating GPS tracking and risk assessment to optimise management, sustainability, and visitor safety.
Effects of Climate Change on Himalayan Vegetation
Permanent alpine plots in the eastern Himalayan region show a marked increase in plant species richness over the last decade, but this increase may mask threats to vulnerable endemic species.
A standardized, globally applicable method for detecting spatial patterns at alpine treeline ecotones
Developing a deep learning method to detect treeline ecotone patterns, we are studying the level of detail and spatial accuracy needed to characterise different aspect of treeline spatial patterns.
Plant metabolomic shifts associated with duration of recurrent drought in sub-alpine grassland species
“Recurrent droughts significantly alter leaf metabolomes, with species-specific variations. Grass species show pronounced adjustments, indicating diverse lipid accumulation. Understanding these respon
Winners and losers in a warming climate: insights from seed longevity
Seed longevity shapes alpine plant responses to climate change. Our study links longer-lived seeds to winner species, highlighting seed traits as predictors for vegetation shifts in warming ecosystems
Hydroclimate Insights from Juniper Tree Rings in Iran’s Mountain Ecosystems
Dendro-hydroclimatic reconstruction shows increasing stress in Iranian mountain ecosystems. Soil moisture deficits impact tree growth, indicating urgent adaptation needs under drying climate scenarios
In Calmer Waters: The Influence of Source Water on Alpine River Systems in Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga (Torngat Mountains National Park), Nunatsiavut, Labrador
Understanding how changes in the cryosphere and hydrosphere impact downstream ecosystems and human livelihoods to support future climate-change monitoring and adaptation in Canada’s North.