Beetle outbreaks in subalpine forests and what they mean for snowmelt

John M. Frank

Treesearch

Beetle outbreaks in subalpine forests and what they mean for snowmelt

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John M. Frank

Year:

2021

Type:

Science Bulletins and Newsletters

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2021. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

Snow retained in tree canopies is quicker to sublimate (go directly from snow to water vapor) than snow on the ground, and ecosystem sublimation rates can be affected by factors that affect the amount of snow retained in the canopy.

Keywords

Science You Can Use, SYCU, beetle outbreaks, subalpine forests, snow, snowmelt, ecosystem sublimation rates

Citation

Frank, John. 2021. Beetle outbreaks in subalpine forests and what they mean for snowmelt. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2021. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.