Western Mountain Initiative: predicting ecosystem responses to climate change
November 13, 2008
Mountain ecosystems of the western United States provide irreplaceable goods and services such as water, timber, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities, but their responses to climatic changes are complex and not well understood. The Western Mountain Initiative (WMI), a collaboration between USGS and U.S. Forest Service scientists, catalyzes assessment and synthesis of the effects of disturbance and climate change across western mountain areas, focusing on national parks and surrounding national forests. The WMI takes an ecosystem approach to science, integrating research across science disciplines at scales ranging from field studies to global trends.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2008 |
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Title | Western Mountain Initiative: predicting ecosystem responses to climate change |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20083093 |
Authors | Jill S. Baron, David L. Peterson, J.T. Wilson |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2008-3093 |
Index ID | fs20083093 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |