The aim of this work is (i) to review the recent studies on weather and climate change in
Finnish Sápmi and to present the literature review findings alongside our survey on the …

Elevational and polar treelines have been studied for more than two centuries. The aim of
the present article is to highlight in retrospect the scope of treeline research, scientific …

The previous chapters have provided a first insight into the heterogeneity, complexity and
great physiognomic and ecological variety of the timberline phenomenon; a heterogeneity …

The general trend of climatically-driven treeline advance is modified by regional, local and
temporal variations. Treelines will not advance in a closed front parallel to the shift of any …

The altitudinal treeline ecotone is a windy environment where wind velocities and directions
are controlled by local mountain topography and also by the distribution pattern and …

Mining can have a notable environmental and social footprint both during the production
phase and after the mine closure. We examined local stakeholders' viewpoints on two post …

Local landforms and microtopography control site conditions, spatial patterns, and dynamics
in treeline landscapes. Several topography-related treeline types are presented and their …

This paper provides an overview on the main treeline-controlling factors and on the regional
variety as well as on heterogeneity and response to changing environmental conditions of …

Global warming is predicted to affect ecosystems, particularly in high-latitude regions where
polar amplification accelerates temperature rise and environmental changes. Here, where …

Previously published isoline maps of Fennoscandian timberlines show that their highest
elevations lie in the high mountain areas in central south Norway and from there the limits …