Revegetation of Alaskan Disturbed Sites by Native Tundra Species.

Native species can be successfully used to revegetate tundra disturbances, but procedures differ among sites and must be consistent with the natural patterns of disturbance and colonization in these ecosystems. Tussock tundra is effectively recolonized by buried seed contained in the surface organic...

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Main Authors: Chapin,F S , III, Shaver,Gaius R, Linkins,Arthur E
Other Authors: ALASKA UNIV FAIRBANKS INST OF ARCTIC BIOLOGY AND MUSEUM
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1986
Subjects:
Anatomy and Physiology
Air Condition
Heating
Lighting & Ventilating
*PLANT GROWTH
*TUNDRA
RECOVERY
DAMAGE
GRAVEL
NUTRIENTS
CYCLES
ECOSYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
VEGETATION
PLANTS(BOTANY)
ARCTIC REGIONS
GRASSES
SEEDS
GERMINATION
SEEDING
*Revegetation
Nutrient cycling
Tussock tundra
Plant cover restoration
Seedlings
Sedges
Willows
Arctic
Tundra
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA171413
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA171413
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Summary:Native species can be successfully used to revegetate tundra disturbances, but procedures differ among sites and must be consistent with the natural patterns of disturbance and colonization in these ecosystems. Tussock tundra is effectively recolonized by buried seed contained in the surface organic mat and requires no additional treatment. Gravelly sites must be sown or planted and modified to provide an appropriate moisture and nutrient regime. Management of disturbed tundra systems is discussed.

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