Discussing the Future of U. S. Western Mountains, Climate Change, and Ecosystems

Henry F. Diaz; Connie I. Millar

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Discussing the Future of U. S. Western Mountains, Climate Change, and Ecosystems

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Henry F. Diaz, Connie I. Millar

Year:

2004

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Eos 85(35): 329-330

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Abstract

Mountain regions are uniquely sensitive to changes in climate, and are especially vulnerable to climate effects acting on many biotic systems and the physical settings. Because mountain regions serve as sources of needed natural resources (e.g.,water, forests) and as foundations for desired human activities (e.g., tourism, places to live),changes in mountain systems cascade into issues of regional and national concern. Mountains also comprise highly sensitive systems that may act as "canaries in the coal mine" to provide early signals of significant climate-driven.

Citation

Diaz, Henry F.; Millar, Constance I. 2004. Discussing the Future of U. S. Western Mountains, Climate Change, and Ecosystems. Eos 85(35): 329-330