Studies on lichen-dominated systems. XI. Lichen–heath and winter snow cover

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Botany
• Main Authors: Larson, D. W., Kershaw, K. A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1975
• Subjects: Plant Science; Midwinter; Tundra
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/b75-077; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/b75-077

Several tundra beach ridges, adjacent sedge meadows, and forested areas some distance inland were examined in midwinter, late winter, and early spring to assess the potential importance of variations in snow cover to the underlying vegetation.Tops of beach ridges were found to be nearly snow-free all winter and were fully exposed early in the spring. Sedge meadows and forested areas had a thicker cover.The vegetational characteristics of each area appear adapted to the winter snow conditions.