📚 Volume 33, Issue 8
📋 ID: jUfbMJ2
Authors
Elena Žukauskaitė, Amir Al-Farhan, Satoshi Nakamura
Department of Ecology, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania; Institute of Environmental Sciences, Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
Keywords
ecosystem dynamics
climate variability
temperate grasslands
biodiversity
species composition
ecological responses
Abstract
The study of ecosystem dynamics in response to climate variability is crucial for predicting future ecological changes. This paper investigates the impact of shifting climate patterns on temperate grassland ecosystems. The objective was to analyze the interrelation between climate variability and ecological responses within these ecosystems. We employed a combination of satellite imagery analysis and field data collection over a period of ten years to monitor changes in vegetation cover, species composition, and soil quality. Our findings indicate a notable shift in species dominance and a decline in biodiversity corresponding with increased temperature and irregular precipitation patterns. This study highlights the importance of adaptive management strategies to mitigate adverse ecological impacts. We conclude that ongoing climate change poses significant challenges to ecosystem stability, necessitating comprehensive monitoring and innovative conservation efforts to sustain biodiversity and ecosystem functions in temperate grasslands.
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📝 How to Cite
Elena Žukauskaitė, Amir Al-Farhan, Satoshi Nakamura (2026).
"Assessing the Impact of Climate Variability on Ecosystem Dynamics in Temperate Grasslands".
Wulfenia, 33(8).
