Growth Response of White Spruce [Picea glauca (Moench) Voss] in Denali National Park under Warming Climate

Authors

• Kyoko Okano

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Description

In subarctic mountains such as Denali National Park and Preserve(DNP), vegetation shifts from alpine tundra to boreal forests caused by recent climate change are a potential threat to plant conservation and indirectly to animal habits and diversity, which could affect the experience of visitors who wish to see wildlife.  The growth rate of Picea glauca (white spruce) could decrease by climate change due to drought stress, which might lead to species elimination.  The shift of P. glauca towards a higher elevation would require its seedlings not only to adapt to new abiotic harsh conditions, but also to compete with other plant species that are already present.

Publication Date

4-17-2012

Keywords

URSA, Research Day

Recommended Citation

Okano, Kyoko, "Growth Response of White Spruce [Picea glauca (Moench) Voss] in Denali National Park under Warming Climate" (2012). 2012 Research Day Posters. 41.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_ursa_2012_posters/41

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/1559