At Landmark: Dr. Brian Young, 'The Boreal Forest' 3/28/16

The Boreal Forest in a Time of Change

The boreal forest is the world’s largest biome and is currently undergoing major transformations due to climate change. All aspects of boreal forest ecosystem function are likely to be affected. Using the Alaskan boreal forest as a model, Dr. Brian Young will discuss the changes in the forest due to these rising temperatures in terms of production, diversity, wildfires, and insect outbreaks. He will present scenarios on what the future may hold for the region.