Karlsen, Stein Rune; Jepsen, Jane Uhd; Odland, Arvid; Ims, Rolf Anker; Elvebakk, Arve (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
The increased spread of insect outbreaks is
among the most severe impacts of climate warming predicted
for northern boreal forest ecosystems. Compound
disturbances by insect herbivores can cause sharp transitions
between vegetation states with implications for ecosystem
productivity and climate feedbacks. By analysing
vegetation plots prior to and immediately after a severe and
widespread ...