Fine‑scale spatial heterogeneity shapes compensatory responses of a subalpine forest to severe bark beetle outbreak

Michele S. Buonanduci; Jenna E. Morris; Michelle C. Agne; Michael A. Battaglia; Brian J. Harvey

doi:10.1007/s10980-022-01553-2

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Fine‑scale spatial heterogeneity shapes compensatory responses of a subalpine forest to severe bark beetle outbreak

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Authors:

Michele S. Buonanduci, Jenna E. Morris, Michelle C. Agne, Michael A. Battaglia, Brian J. Harvey

Year:

2022

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-022-01553-2

Source:

Landscape Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-022-01553-2.

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Abstract

Growth releases of individuals that survive disturbances are important compensatory response mechanisms that contribute to ecological resilience. However, the role of fine-scale spatial heterogeneity in shaping compensatory growth responses is poorly understood for many broad-scale disturbances.

Keywords

growth release, mountain pine beetle, spatial model, conifer forest, Rocky Mountains, resilience

Citation

Buonanduci, Michele S.; Morris, Jenna E.; Agne, Michelle C.; Battaglia, Mike A.; Harvey, Brian J. 2022. Fine‑scale spatial heterogeneity shapes compensatory responses of a subalpine forest to severe bark beetle outbreak. Landscape Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-022-01553-2.