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Variability of tundra fire regimes in Arctic Alaska: millennial-scale patterns and ecological implications.

Authors :
Higuera, Philip E.
Chipman, Melissa L.
Barnes, Jennifer L.
Urban, Michael A.
Feng Sheng Hu
Source :
Ecological Applications; Dec2011, Vol. 21 Issue 8, p3211-3226, 16p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses a study on the variability of tundra fire regimes in Alaska. It mentions the significant ecological impacts of tundra fires on vegetation, wildlife and carbon cycling. It notes that various histories of the fire within the state indicate a wide change in ecological effects along with important implications for wildlife-habitat maintenance and processes to climatic changes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10510761
Volume :
21
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ecological Applications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70245467
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1890/11-0387.1