alpine tundra
Americannoun
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"We anticipate an increase in respiration across the whole Arctic and alpine tundra, but more in situ data, particularly on the local soil conditions, is key to addressing the outstanding uncertainties and refining our predictions."
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
During the last ice age, glaciers came close to Hocking Hills, leaving behind species, such as eastern hemlock and Canada yew, more often seen on the alpine tundra.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2021
These kinds of paths are safer for the hiker and for the fragile alpine tundra prone to erosion, say land managers and advocates.
From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2017
Visitors are also parking cars on native vegetation or fragile alpine tundra and leaving human waste right near backcountry trails, Patterson said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2017
They also projected the decline and eventual loss of spruce-fir forests and alpine tundra in the Adirondacks.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2011
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