Growth increases but regeneration declines in response to warming and drying at Arctic treeline in white spruce (Picea glauca)
J. Jensen, N. Boelman, J. Eitel, L. Vierling, A. Maguire, R. Oelkers, C. Silva, L. Andreu-Hayles, R. D'Arrigo, K. L. Griffin
This study shows that warming and drying at an Arctic treeline site increased tree growth in mature trees but reduced sapling regeneration, suggesting potential limits to treeline advancement.
bioRxiv · Jan 12, 2023 · PreprintEcology