Forestry, ecosystems, and wildlife: The differences are in the details

Linda A. Joyce

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Forestry, ecosystems, and wildlife: The differences are in the details

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Authors:

Linda A. Joyce

Year:

2008

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Ozzello, Lori, ed. Citizens' Guide to Colorado Climate Change. Denver, CO: Colorado Foundation for Water Education. p. 36-38.

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Abstract

Climate affects all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in Colorado, and over the long term, plants and animals adapt. In the short term, fires, increased attacks by insects and invasive plant species, and higher temperatures are changing familiar landscapes.

Keywords

climate change, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, plant phenology, animal breeding, nesting behaviors and hibernation, geographic distribution

Citation

Joyce, Linda. 2008. Forestry, ecosystems, and wildlife: The differences are in the details. In: Ozzello, Lori, ed. Citizens'' Guide to Colorado Climate Change. Denver, CO: Colorado Foundation for Water Education. p. 36-38.