Invasive plant species that have the potential to alter fire regimes have significant impacts on native ecosystems. Concern that pine invasions in the Southern Hemisphere will increase fire activity ...

本研究针对碳汇造林中广泛引种的北美扭叶松（Pinus contorta）在冰岛亚北极生态系统的入侵风险展开。通过长达十年的追踪调查，发现其分布范围十年内扩张近十倍，种群密度呈指数增长，并显著降低本地维管植物物种丰富度与多样性。该研究为高纬度地区外来 ...

What: Who is not impressed by the beauty and toughness of this versatile Pacific Northwest native pine? Pinus contorta var. contorta, commonly known as shore pine, will grow in almost any location ...