Accession Number:

ADA171413

Title:

Revegetation of Alaskan Disturbed Sites by Native Tundra Species.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 15 Aug 82-15 May 86,

Corporate Author:

ALASKA UNIV FAIRBANKS INST OF ARCTIC BIOLOGY AND MUSEUM

Personal Author(s):

• Chapin,F. S. , III
• Shaver,Gaius R.
• Linkins,Arthur E.

Report Date:

1986-07-06

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

Native species can be successfully used to revegetate tundra disturbances, but procedures differ among sites and must be consistent with the natural patterns of disturbance and colonization in these ecosystems. Tussock tundra is effectively recolonized by buried seed contained in the surface organic mat and requires no additional treatment. Gravelly sites must be sown or planted and modified to provide an appropriate moisture and nutrient regime. Management of disturbed tundra systems is discussed.

Descriptors:

• *PLANT GROWTH
• *TUNDRA
• RECOVERY
• DAMAGE
• GRAVEL
• NUTRIENTS
• CYCLES
• ECOSYSTEMS
• ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• VEGETATION
• PLANTS(BOTANY)
• ARCTIC REGIONS
• GRASSES
• SEEDS
• GERMINATION
• SEEDING

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE