A Method for Diagnosing Summer Mountain Pastures' Vulnerability to Climate Change, Developed in the French Alps

Summer mountain pastures are complex coupled ecological and human systems. They provide vital forage for livestock during summer, and their traditional use is decisive for the maintenance of biodiversity, ecosystem services, and open landscapes, which benefit local populations and tourists. With cli...

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Main Authors: Claire Deléglise, Hermann Dodier, Laurent Garde, Hugues François, Isabelle Arpin, Baptiste Nettier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mountain Society 2019-05-01
Series:Mountain Research and Development
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-18-00077.1