Trant 2016 - Intertidal resource use enhances forest productivity Flashcards
1
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What is an example of human disturbance that has not resulted in degradation?
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- First Nations use of marine resources resulting in nutrients from middens supporting forests around habitation sites
- Accumulation of shell middens, charcoal from hearths, controlled burns around occupation sites
2
Q
Where was forest productivity highest?
A
- In close proximity to habitation sites and shell middens = high calcium, a limiting nutrient
- Trees taller, fuller, forest wider, and greener
3
Q
What did shell middens and historic fire change?
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- Dramatically changed local site topography, nutrient dynamics, soil pH and site drainage