Simulating the Effect of Climate Change on Vegetation Zone Distribution on the Loess Plateau, Northwest China

A risk assessment of vegetation zone responses to climate change was conducted using the classical Holdridge life zone model on the Loess Plateau of Northwest China. The results show that there are currently ten vegetation zones occurring on the Loess Plateau (1950–2000), including alvar desert, alp...

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Main Authors: Guoqing Li, Zhongming Wen, Ke Guo, Sheng Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/6/6/2092