Forests, atmospheric water and an uncertain future: the new biology of the global water cycle

Abstract Theory and evidence indicate that trees and other vegetation influence the atmospheric water-cycle in various ways. These influences are more important, more complex, and more poorly characterised than is widely realised. While there is little doubt that changes in tree cover will impact th...

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Main Author: Douglas Sheil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-03-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-018-0138-y