Alpine grassland and shrubs

Enjeux

The tale of the hare and the hare

Snow cover Forest rise Alpine grassland and shrubs

With climate change, optimal conditions for white species are shifting to higher altitudes. They are likely to face competition from lowland species such as the European hare...

Enjeux

Each at their own pace but all out of sync

Temperatures Forest rise Alpine grassland and shrubs Chickadees

The seasons are getting longer for trees, at an accelerated pace at higher altitudes.

Enjeux

Herbivores at every level

Temperatures Snow cover Forest rise Alpine grassland and shrubs

The distribution of wild herbivores is highly dependent on the evolution of vegetation. How will these species adapt to changes in seasons and environmental composition?

Indicateur

Spring index for common trees

Temperatures Forest ascent Alpine grassland and shrubs Chickadees