Geoecological parameters indicate discrepancies between potential and actual forest area in the forest-steppe of Central Mongolia

Abstract Background Forest distribution in the forest-steppe of Mongolia depends on relief, permafrost, and climate, and is highly sensitive to climate change and anthropogenic disturbance. Forest fires and logging decreased the forest area in the forest-steppe of Mongolia. The intention of this stu...

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Main Authors: Michael Klinge, Choimaa Dulamsuren, Florian Schneider, Stefan Erasmi, Uudus Bayarsaikhan, Daniela Sauer, Markus Hauck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-08-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40663-021-00333-9