Vegetation and Soils

  • The polygonal patterns of melting permafrost.
    Permafrost

    Permafrost affects nearly everything in Arctic ecosystems, from soils and vegetation to water and wildlife.

  • The Arctic tundra.
    Terrestrial Vegetation and Soils

    Arctic vegetation is very sensitive to climate change and disturbance such as fire, herbivory, and human impacts.

Last updated: January 9, 2018

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