Loss of foundation species: consequences for the structure and dynamics of forested ecosystems

Work

Year: 2005

Type: review

Abstract: In many forested ecosystems, the architecture and functional ecology of certain tree species define forest structure and their species-specific traits control ecosystem dynamics. Such foundation tree ... more

Source: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

Authors: Aaron M. Ellison, Michael S. Bank, Barton D. Clinton, Elizabeth A. Colburn, Katherine J. Elliott +15 more

Institutions: Harvard University, Southern Research Station, University of Georgia, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Wellesley College +5 more

Language: English

Cites: 45

Cited by: 1,766

Related to: 10

FWCI: 8.238

Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 83.47

Topic: Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Sustainable Development Goal: Life on land

Open Access status: green