Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Carbon acquisition I
| Stressor type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Physico-chemical parameters |
| Responding parameter | Carbon acquisition I |
Response description
Warm and wet conditions together increase C acquisition.
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Fen
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
21 (Tundra)
Suggested indicator
Temperature and precipitation
Justification of indicator
Indicates gross C dynamics.
Reference(s)
Griffis T.J. & W.R. Rouse (2001): Modelling the interannual variability of net ecosystem CO2 exchange at a subarctic sedge fen. Global Change Biology 7(5): 511-530.
