Conifer cover increase in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: rates, extent, and consequences for carbon

Increases in the extent and density of woody vegetation have been observed in many locations worldwide. Conifer cover increase in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) has been documented by historical photos, but the rate and extent remain unquantified. Elevated atmospheric COâ‚‚ levels...

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Main Author: Powell, Scott Lael
Language:en
Published: 2004
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2004/powell/PowellS1204.pdf