Landscape Function and Disturbance in Arctic Tundra [Paperback]

Following the discovery of large petroleum reserves in northern Alaska, the US Department of Energy implemented an integrated field and modeling study to help define potential impacts of energy-related disturbances on tundra ecosystems. This volume presents the major findings from this study, ranging from ecosystem physiology and biogeochemistry to landscape models that quantify the impact of road-building. An important resource for researchers and students interested in arctic ecology, as well as for environmental managers concerned with practical issues of disturbances.Following the discovery of large petroleum reserves in northern Alaska, the US Department of Energy implemented an integrated field and modeling study to help define potential impacts of energy-related disturbances on tundra ecosystems. This volume presents major findings from this study. A broad range of basic and applied research topics are examined, ranging from ecosystem physiology and biogeochemistry to landscape models that quantify the impact of road-building on tundra hydrology and ecosystem structure.
It is an important resource for researchers and students interested in arctic ecology, as well as for environmental managers concerned with practical issues of disturbances.I Introduction.- 1 Ecosystem Response, Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery in Arctic Landscapes: Introduction.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 NRC Committee Report.- 1.3 The R4D Program.- 1.3.1 Objectives and Conceptual Framework.- 1.3.2 Program Implementation.- 1.3.3 Landscape Function.- 1.4 Summary.- References.- 2 Integrated Ecosystem Research in Northern Alaska, 19471994.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Early Days at NARL.- 2.3 The U. S. Tundra Biome Program.- 2.4 The Meade River RATE Program.- 2.5 Eagle Creek and Eagle Summit.- 2.6 The Arctic LIER Program at Toolik Lake.- 2.7 Other Studies In Alaska and Elsewhere.- 2.8 Summary and Prospects.- References.- 3 Disturbance and Recovery of Arctic Alaskan Vegetation.- 3.1 Introdls+