When a foundation crumbles: forecasting forest dynamics following the decline of the foundation species Tsuga canadensis
Abstract In the forests of northeastern North America, invasive insects and pathogens are causing major declines in some tree species and a subsequent reorganization of associated forest communities. Using observations and experiments to investigate the consequences of such declines are hampered bec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-07-01
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Series: | Ecosphere |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.1893 |