High latitude forests in a co_2-rich world

Objective

The main objective of the proposal is to characterize the effects of an elevated CO_2 atmosphere on tree survival and growth under a polar light regime, in order to model the productivity of deciduous and evergreen species in the future and distant past and their future distributions.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-2. - Key action Global Change, Climate and Biodiversity

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Address

Western Bank
S10 2TN Sheffield
United Kingdom