Mountains and alpine environments have long been a refuge for mammals, so what happens when there’s increased human access and development in this terrain? By following remote wilderness cameras, scientists have been able to track animals to see how they’ve been adapting to the change. In this article from Jason T. Fisher and Alina C. Fisher highlight grizzly and wolverines as well as considerations for future developments.

Jason T. Fisher and Alina C. FisherOctober 4, 2019mammals, alpine, grizzly, wolverineComment

The shifting states of alpine treelines in Canada

What does climate change have to do with treelines shifting to higher and higher altitudes? And what does this mean for animal species relying on alpine ecosystems?

This piece from Carissa D. Brown explores our diverse treelines across Canada - what keeps them alive in certain locations and what facilitates, slows down or prevents their expansion.

EnvironmentCarissa D. BrownMarch 21, 2019state of the mountains, trees, alpine, mountainsComment

State of the Mountains

the ACC's annual mountain report

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