Species-Specific Responses to Human Trampling Indicate Alpine Plant Size Is More Sensitive than Reproduction to Disturbance

Species-Specific Responses to Human Trampling Indicate Alpine Plant Size Is More Sensitive than Reproduction to Disturbance

Human disturbance, such as trampling, is an integral component of global change, yet we lack a comprehensive understanding of its effects on alpine ecosystems. Many alpine systems are seeing a rapid increase in recreation and in understudied regions, such as the Coast Mountains of British Columbia,...

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Main Authors: Nathalie Isabelle Chardon, Philippa Stone, Carly Hilbert, Teagan Maclachlan, Brianna Ragsdale, Allen Zhao, Katie Goodwin, Courtney G. Collins, Nina Hewitt, Cassandra Elphinstone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
alpine plants
human trampling disturbance
global change
recreation
plant traits
trail planning
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/17/3040

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