Investigations on spatial heterogeneity of humus forms and natural regeneration of Larch (<i>Larix decidua Mill</i>.) and Swiss Stone Pine (<i>Pinus cembra L.</i>) in an alpine timberline ecotone (Upper Engadine, Central Alps, Switzerland)

The north-west facing study area in the Upper Engadine (Central Alps, Switzerland) encompasses the whole timberline ecotone between 2200 m and 2400 m a.s.l.. By dendroecological methods, clear differences concerning quantity and age structure of the natural regeneration of the main tree species Swis...

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Main Authors: B. Hiller, A. Müterthies, F.-L. Holtmeier, G. Broll
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Copernicus Publications
Series:Geographica Helvetica
Online Access:http://www.geogr-helv.net/57/81/2002/gh-57-81-2002.pdf