Forest Distribution on Small Isolated Hills and Implications on Woody Plant Distribution under Threats of Global Warming

Treelines have been found to be lower in small isolated hilltops, but the specific dynamics behind this unique phenomenon are unknown. This study investigates the distribution patterns of woody plants in Yangmingshan National Park (YMSNP), Northern Taiwan in search of the limitation mechanisms uniqu...

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Main Authors: Chi-Cheng Liao, Shih-Chieh Kuo, Chi-Ru Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Taiwan University 2012-09-01
Series:Taiwania
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Online Access:http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=1181