Klein, E., E.E. Berg & R. Dial (2005):
Wetland drying and succession across the Kenai Peninsula Lowlands, south-central Alaska. Canadian Journal of Forest Research-Revue Canadienne De Recherche Forestiere 35(8): 1931-1941.
Description
The region is becoming both woodier in its vegetation and drier: increased forest cover and decreased open and wet areas in both burned and unburned areas. Over 80% of field sites visited have experienced some level of drying, where vegetation transects indicate substantial invasion into former lake beds by facultative upland plants.
Case study for Climate Change / Wetlands in cold ecoregions:
| Parameter group | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Primary production: plants | Community change, diversity change, paludification or forest succession |
