Identification of recent factors that affect the formation of the upper tree line in eastern Serbia

Archives of Biological Sciences

关键词: Upper tree line;    climate changes;    temperature gradient;    Mt. Stara Planina;    anthropogenic influence;    depopulation;   

DOI  :  10.2298/ABS1103825D

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The recent climate changes, among others, have contributed to the change inelevation of the upper tree line in high mountainous areas. At the same time,direct anthropogenic impact on the fragile ecosystems of high mountains hasalso been significant. The aim of this paper is to determine the actualdynamics of the formation of upper tree line in eastern Serbia and toidentify the recent factors which condition it. The results obtained showthat preconditions have been accomplished for the upper tree line increase,but this has not completely been confirmed by previous field researches.

【 授权许可】

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