Patterns of Liana Abundance, Diversity and Distribution in Temperate Forests

Abstract

Lianas are a growing part of temperate forests that are responding to environmental changes that give lianas a competitive advantage. Shifts in climactic factors like growing season, precipitation, CO 2 , and disturbance frequency (both natural and anthropogenic) are affecting woody vine communities. Long- term stud- ies of forest communities as well as dendrochronology provide insights into how communities are changing through time.