- Forestry and Renewable Energy Section
My research focuses on how treeline expansion and vegetation shifts influence microclimate in alpine environments. I investigate how variations in vegetation cover affect soil moisture and soil temperature, key factors for ecosystem functioning.
Currently, I study these processes across the boreal–alpine ecotone using field measurements and a hydrological model capable of simulating fine-scale soil moisture variability. This work helps reveal how local changes in vegetation can alter water dynamics and thermal conditions, with implications for biodiversity and landscape resilience under climate change.
Understanding these interactions is essential for predicting ecosystem responses and informing sustainable management of mountain regions.
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