High-latitude cooling associated with landscape changes from North American boreal forest fires

Fires in the boreal forests of North America are generally stand-replacing, killing the majority of trees and initiating succession that may last over a century. Functional variation during succession can affect local surface energy budgets and, potentially, regional climate. Burn area across Alaska...

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Main Authors: B. M. Rogers, J. T. Randerson, G. B. Bonan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-02-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/10/699/2013/bg-10-699-2013.pdf