Effects of human activities on alpine tundra ecosystems in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Biological ConservationPublished 1 July 1970
Beatrice E. Willard, John W. Marr
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Abstract
The activities of summer visitors to the tundra of Trail Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park results in the rapid destruction of vegetation in the areas seen by most visitors at close range—especially near parking areas. Ecosystems differ in their reaction to trampling; those with high soil-moisture are most easily damaged. Tall herb ecosystems are next, and then fellfield. Turf types are the most durable. Other activities affecting tundra are rock collecting, littering, crushing by car tyres, and flower picking.
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