Woody plant encroachment of grassland and the reversibility of shrub dominance: Erosion, fire, and feedback processes
Abstract Many grass‐dominated ecosystems in dryland regions have experienced increasing woody plant density and abundance during the past century. In many cases, this process has led to land degradation and declines in ecosystem functions. An example is the Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern Unit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Ecosphere |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3949 |