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Articles | Volume 22, issue 22
Articles | Volume 22, issue 22
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14 Nov 2025
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The significant role of snow in shaping alpine treeline responses in modelled boreal forests

Sarah Haupt, Josias Gloy, Luca Farkas, Katharina Schildt, Lisa Trimborn, and Stefan Kruse

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We studied alpine treeline migration in boreal forests using an enhanced vegetation model that includes snow processes. Our findings revealed site-specific migration drivers, with snow playing a dual role: supporting seedling establishment while increasing mortality risks. Results emphasize the need to include snow processes in vegetation models to better predict boreal forest responses.
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