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Burri, K., Gromke, C., Lehning, M., Graf, F., 2011. Aeolian sediment transport over vegetation canopies: A wind tunnel study with live plants. Aeolian Research, 3, 205-213. PDF

Melissa A. Dawes, M.A., Hättenschwiler, S., Bebi, P., Hagedorn, F., Handa, I.T., Körner, C., Rixen, C., 2011. Species-specific tree growth responses to 9 years of CO2 enrichment at the alpine treeline. Journal of Ecology, 99(2), 383–394. PDF

Burri, K., Gromke, C., Graf, F., 2011. Mycorrhizal fungi ptotrct thr soil from wind erosion: a wind tunnel study. Land Degradation & Development, published online. PDF

Rixen, C., Teich, M., Lardelli, C., Gallati, D., Pohl, M., Pütz, M., Bebi, P., 2011. Winter Tourism and Climate Change in the Alps: An Assessment of Resource Consumption, Snow Reliability, and Future Snowmaking Potential. Mountain Research and Development, 31(3): 229-236. PDF

Barbeito, I., Dawes, M., Rixen, C., Senn, J., Bebi, P. (preview). Factors driving survival and growth at treeline: A 30-year experiment of 92000 conifers. Ecology. PDF

New shear-apparatus for experiments in the lab

Plants stabilise slopes

Switzerland is characterised by mountains. Many settlements therefore need protection against landslides and erosion. Plants are often used to stabilise slopes, in addition to wooden and concrete constructions. A new experimental device, developed by SLF technicians, will assist scientists to quantify the stabilising effects of plants.

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