Demographic consequences of phenological shifts in response to climate change
When a phenological shift affects a demographic vital rate such as survival or reproduction,
the altered vital rate may or may not have population-level consequences. We review the …
the altered vital rate may or may not have population-level consequences. We review the …
The polar regions in a 2 C warmer world
Over the past decade, the Arctic has warmed by 0.75° C, far outpacing the global average,
while Antarctic temperatures have remained comparatively stable. As Earth approaches 2° …
while Antarctic temperatures have remained comparatively stable. As Earth approaches 2° …
Status and trends in Arctic vegetation: Evidence from experimental warming and long-term monitoring
Abstract Changes in Arctic vegetation can have important implications for trophic
interactions and ecosystem functioning leading to climate feedbacks. Plot-based vegetation …
interactions and ecosystem functioning leading to climate feedbacks. Plot-based vegetation …
Transitions in Arctic ecosystems: Ecological implications of a changing hydrological regime
Numerous international scientific assessments and related articles have, during the last
decade, described the observed and potential impacts of climate change as well as other …
decade, described the observed and potential impacts of climate change as well as other …
Eighteen years of ecological monitoring reveals multiple lines of evidence for tundra vegetation change
IH Myers‐Smith, MM Grabowski… - Ecological …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The Arctic tundra is warming rapidly, yet the exact mechanisms linking warming and
observed ecological changes are often unclear. Understanding mechanisms of change …
observed ecological changes are often unclear. Understanding mechanisms of change …
Long-term monitoring at multiple trophic levels suggests heterogeneity in responses to climate change in the Canadian Arctic tundra
G Gauthier, J Bêty, MC Cadieux… - … of the Royal …, 2013 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Arctic wildlife is often presented as being highly at risk in the face of current climate warming.
We use the long-term (up to 24 years) monitoring records available on Bylot Island in the …
We use the long-term (up to 24 years) monitoring records available on Bylot Island in the …
Warming shortens flowering seasons of tundra plant communities
Advancing phenology is one of the most visible effects of climate change on plant
communities, and has been especially pronounced in temperature-limited tundra …
communities, and has been especially pronounced in temperature-limited tundra …
Trophic mismatch and its effects on the growth of young in an Arctic herbivore
In highly seasonal environments, timing of breeding of organisms is typically set to coincide
with the period of highest resource availability. However, breeding phenology may not …
with the period of highest resource availability. However, breeding phenology may not …
[HTML][HTML] The effects of weather on avian growth and implications for adaptation to climate change
Climate change is forecasted to generate a range of evolutionary changes and plastic
responses. One important aspect of avian responses to climate change is how weather …
responses. One important aspect of avian responses to climate change is how weather …
Status and trends of tundra birds across the circumpolar Arctic
Tundra-breeding birds face diverse conservation challenges, from accelerated rates of Arctic
climate change to threats associated with highly migratory life histories. Here we summarise …
climate change to threats associated with highly migratory life histories. Here we summarise …