ON THE EDGE by rocserum

Fractal • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 10, 2007

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On the edge of the treeline, foggy atmosphere can hides the view to the distance. The tree line or timberline is the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In the alpine tree line, the highest elevation which sustains trees; higher up, it is too cold or snow cover persists for too much of the year, to sustain trees. Usually associated with mountains, the climate above the tree line is called an alpine climate. Mountains of the Pacific Northwest of North America exhibit lower treelines on north-facing slopes than south-facing slopes, because increased shade results in slow melting of the deep snowpack, and thus a shorter growing season for trees. Take care, preserve the forrest!