Little is known about how soil properties control tree growth at its upper limit. This paper
reviews the state of knowledge and discusses the results specifically related to ecozones, to …

Soil properties in alpine treeline ecotones are insufficiently explored. In particular, an
extensive monitoring of soil moisture conditions over a longer period of time is rare, and the …

At a global scale, tree growth in alpine treeline ecotones is limited by low temperatures. At a
local scale, however, tree growth at its upper limit depends on multiple interactions of …

At a global scale, the elevational position of natural upper treelines is determined by low
temperatures during growing season. Thus, climate warming is expected to induce treelines …

Tree growth at the treeline ecotone is known to be sensitive to climate variability and is thus
considered to be a worldwide biomonitor of climate change. However, our understanding of …

The impact of anthropogenic global warming has induced significant upward dispersal of
trees to higher elevations at alpine treelines. Assessing vertical deviation from current …

In an era of global environmental change, the treeline shift triggered by recent climate
warming has been reported worldwide. However, it is still unknown how site-specific …

Trees have a common high elevation distribution limit at similar soil temperatures across the
globe. Here we tested whether low temperature in the root zone alone can induce the well …

Alpine treelines serve as vital indicators of the impacts of climate change on tree growth and
forest distribution. They offer valuable insights into how shifting temperature and …

Aims We investigated the treeline dynamics of two environmentally contrasting areas in the
Nepalese Himalaya to address the following questions:(i) Does the timing of establishment …