Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Tree survival
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Biological parameters |
| Responding parameter | Tree survival |
Response description
Increase in flooding can lead to progressive replacement of forest with bogs.
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Forested wetlands
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Water table height
Justification of indicator
Water table height and tree survival are directly correlated.
Reference(s)
Crawford R.M.M., C.E. Jeffree & W.G. Rees (2003): Paludification and forest retreat in northern oceanic environments. Annals of Botany 91: 213-226.
