Alberta's boreal forest could be dramatically altered by 2100 due to climate change

Model by UAlberta biologists predicts big changes due to climate change and wildfire

Date:

March 26, 2018

Source:

University of Alberta

Summary:

Half of Alberta's upland boreal forest is likely to disappear over the next century due to climate change, a new study shows. The upland forest will be replaced after wildfire by open woodland or grassland, according to research from biologists.

Half of Alberta's upland boreal forest is likely to disappear over the next century due to climate change, a new study shows.