Tree line dynamics in the tropical African highlands – identifying drivers and dynamics

@article{Jacob2015TreeLD,
  title={Tree line dynamics in the tropical African highlands – identifying drivers and dynamics},
  author={M. Jacob and Sofie Annys and A. Frankl and M. D. Ridder and H. Beeckman and Etefa Guyassa and Jan Nyssen},
  journal={Journal of Vegetation Science},
  year={2015},
  volume={26},
  pages={9-20}
}
  • M. Jacob, Sofie Annys, +4 authors Jan Nyssen
  • Published 2015
  • Geography
  • Journal of Vegetation Science
    • Questions What are the potential drivers of tree line change in the tropical African highlands? Are the temperature-sensitive tree lines in these highlands shifting as a result of climate change? Significance The high-altitude forests provide important ecosystem services for the vulnerable environment of the tropical highlands. Climate change is expected to have pronounced effects on the tree line limit of these forests. Afro-alpine tropical tree lines are therefore potentially… CONTINUE READING
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