The method for the development of this data set is described in detail in the following article. If you use the data set please cite this article: Pecher, C., Tasser, E. Tappeiner, U., 2011. Definition of the potential treeline in the European Alps and its benefit for sustainability monitoring. Ecological Indicators 11, 438-447. Download shapefile free of charge...
Authors: Erich Tasser, Ulrike Tappeiner und Alexander Cernusca
Imprint: Europäische Akademie Bozen, 2001
Pages: 260
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