Contemporary human impacts on alpine ecosystems: the direct and indirect effects of human-induced climate change and land use
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Abstract
Alpine ecosystems account for ca. 3 % of terrestrial habitats yet, along with adjacent mountain systems, provide water resources to nearly half of the world’s human population. Approximately 20 % of humans live in or near mountain areas, making it inherently important to understand current impacts on these systems. Here, I review literature regarding current and projected human impacts on alpine ecosystems, including the direct and indirect impacts of human-induced climate change on alpine plant, animal, and soil communities. I also discuss the influence of recreation and tourism, grazing, and other land use changes including the introduction of non-native and invasive species in alpine systems. I conclude with management implications as well as future areas of research needed to better understand changes to these systems.
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Winkler, D.E., 2019, Contemporary human impacts on alpine ecosystems: the direct and indirect effects of human-induced climate change and land use, chap. of Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.11879-2.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Contemporary human impacts on alpine ecosystems: the direct and indirect effects of human-induced climate change and land use |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.11879-2 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Southwest Biological Science Center |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences |