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Home Publications Tree Improvement and Genetics Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference 29th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference (2007) Genecological Responses in Western Conifers to Climate Changes Over the Past Two Millennia

Genecological Responses in Western Conifers to Climate Changes Over the Past Two Millennia

Vegetation changes in western North American mountains are assumed to shift up and down in elevation in response to climate change. In addition, local populations are assumed to be optimally adapted to their environments. We review these assumptions in light of recent analyses of forest tree responses to climate changes over the past two millennia.


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Author(s): Robert D. Westfall, Constance I. Millar

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 2007