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Principal Investigator:Baltzer, Jennifer L Licensed Year(s):
2017
2016 Summary:
The objective is to determine the growth and recruitment responses of trees and shrubs to changing climate conditions near tree line and improve the understanding of the drivers of shrub patch expansion on the tundra.
Ten shrub patches were selected for measurement and paired permanent monitoring plots were established at each patch; one plot was centred on the patch of interest, the other on t...
Principal Investigator:Pisaric, Michael FJ Licensed Year(s):2008
2007
20062005 Summary:
The impact of climate change on forest ecosystems in the Mackenzie Delta is being studied using dendrochronology. Earlier studies indicate a negative relationship between tree growth and summer temperatures. Summer temperatures may be exceeding the physiological threshold of northern trees or perhaps the trees are drought stressed. Manual and automatic dendrometers will be used to measure tree gro...
Principal Investigator:Jacoby, Jr., Gordon C. Licensed Year(s):
1984
Summary:
To collect core samples from trees for later annual ring studies that will provide information on the climate during the history of the tree....