Climate-growth relationships and pointer year analysis of a Siberian larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) chronology from the Mongolian mountain forest steppe compared to white birch (Betula platyphylla Sukaczev)

Climate-growth relationships and pointer year analysis of a Siberian larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) chronology from the Mongolian mountain forest steppe compared to white birch (Betula platyphylla Sukaczev)

Abstract Background Forest area, stand quality and growth of Siberian larch in Mongolia have decreased significantly over recent decades. This forest decline is frequently attributed to factors such as unregulated logging, increased ecological disturbances (primarily fire) and climate change. In thi...

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Main Authors: Alexander Gradel, Batsaikhan Ganbaatar, Ochirragchaa Nadaldorj, Batdorj Dovdondemberel, Antonin Kusbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-11-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Subjects:
Siberian larch
Mountain forest steppe zone
Mongolia
Climate-growth relationship
Pointer years
White birch
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-017-0110-2

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