Tundra to forest transitions in ALFRESCO
Feb 23, 2016
Tundra to forest transitions in ALFRESCO
ALFRESCO 1.0
ALFRESCO 2.0
Tundra to Forest Transition
Tundra to Forest Transition
Colonization of tundra by spruce is a two-step process consisting of:
1) seed dispersal2) seedling establishment
Tundra to Forest Transition
Once established, infilling of tundra by spruce is also a two-step process consisting of:
1) tree growth2) colonization from within
a pixel and/or from neighboring white spruce pixels
Photo: T. Jorgenson
Tundra to Forest Transition
Tundra to Forest Transition
Tundra to Forest Transition
If a fire occurred in the past 3 years, modify seed:seedling ratio by severity:• Low, moderate & high canopy, low surface set to 1:50• High canopy, high surface set to 1:10 (Johnstone & Chapin 2006)
All else in undisturbed tundra set to 1:10 (Hobbie & Chapin 1998)
Tundra to Forest Transition
Tundra to Forest Transition
Tundra to Forest Transition