Abstract
Sensitivity to environmental change of the treeline ecotone and its associated biodiversity in European mountains
Highlights
Transition zones between mountain forests and treeless tundra, i.e. treeline ecotones, are characterized by great regional variety regarding abiotic and biotic components structuring the zone
We discuss the biodiversity in various trophic levels in treeline ecotones throughout Europe, with particular focus on recent changes in land use and climate in northern and central mountains
The treeline ecotone spans the transition in decreased tree cover and tree height from the upper closed mountain forest to the treeless tundra
Summary
Transition zones between mountain forests and treeless tundra, i.e. treeline ecotones, are characterized by great regional variety regarding abiotic and biotic components structuring the zone.
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