What are the impacts of climate warming on the boreal forest? What do we think will happen to the boreal forest in the future?
Our understanding of the impacts of climate warming on the boreal forest are limited, however we can expect some of the following feedbacks: 1) Die-back of trees at the southern edge of the boreal forest, leading to northward migration of the southern aspen parkland zone, 2) Increased carbon sequestration in southern deciduous boreal forest 3) Decreased carbon sequestration in conifers 4) Increased release of carbon due to wetlands drying and permafrost melting 5) Increased disturbance due to wildfire and insect infestations
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