At the time of the publishing of the last issue of fifth volume,we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all manuscript-reviewers for the generous help in 2008.In this year,you have taken your valuable time a...At the time of the publishing of the last issue of fifth volume,we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all manuscript-reviewers for the generous help in 2008.In this year,you have taken your valuable time and enough experience to give free help to review the manuscripts submitted to JMS,and provided us with the insightful and helpful opinions and comments for our right judgment on the accepting of manuscripts.We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the members of JMS editorial board for your hard and fruitful work.We have no means of thankfulness but just publicize your names below (in Alphabetic order) to express our regard.展开更多
Aim&Scope:Journal of Mountain Science(JMS)is devoted to mountains and their surrounding lowlands-ecoregions of particular global importance,with a particular emphasis on the important highlands/mountains in the wo...Aim&Scope:Journal of Mountain Science(JMS)is devoted to mountains and their surrounding lowlands-ecoregions of particular global importance,with a particular emphasis on the important highlands/mountains in the world.JMS mainly publishes academic and technical papers concerning environmental changes and sustainable development in mountain areas under natural conditions or/and with the influence of human activities.It also accepts book reviews,commentary,and reports on mountain research and introductions to mountain research organizations.展开更多
The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people,and provides ecosystem services. However,the region face...The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people,and provides ecosystem services. However,the region faces a problem of paucity of data on treeline characteristics at the regional and landscape scales. Therefore,we used Remote Sensing(RS),and Geographic Information Science(GIS) approaches to investigate cross-scale interactions in the treeline ecotone. Additionally,European Space Agency land cover map,International Center for Integrated Mountain Development(ICIMOD) land cover map,ecological map of Nepal,and United States Geological Survey Shuttle Radar Topography Mission-Digital Elevation Model were used to analyze treeline pattern at the regional scale. Digital Globe high-resolution satellite imagery of Barun(eastern Nepal) and Manang(central Nepal) were used to study treeline patterns at the landscape scale. Treeline elevation ranges from 3300-4300 m above sea level. Abies spectabilis,Betula utilis,and Pinus wallichiana are the main treeline-forming species in the Nepal Himalaya. There is an east to west treeline elevationgradient at the regional scale. No slope exposure is observed at the regional scale; however,at the landscape scale,slope exposure is present only in a disturbed area(Manang). Topography and human disturbance are the main treeline controlling factor in Barun and Manang respectively.展开更多
文摘At the time of the publishing of the last issue of fifth volume,we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all manuscript-reviewers for the generous help in 2008.In this year,you have taken your valuable time and enough experience to give free help to review the manuscripts submitted to JMS,and provided us with the insightful and helpful opinions and comments for our right judgment on the accepting of manuscripts.We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the members of JMS editorial board for your hard and fruitful work.We have no means of thankfulness but just publicize your names below (in Alphabetic order) to express our regard.
文摘Aim&Scope:Journal of Mountain Science(JMS)is devoted to mountains and their surrounding lowlands-ecoregions of particular global importance,with a particular emphasis on the important highlands/mountains in the world.JMS mainly publishes academic and technical papers concerning environmental changes and sustainable development in mountain areas under natural conditions or/and with the influence of human activities.It also accepts book reviews,commentary,and reports on mountain research and introductions to mountain research organizations.
文摘The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people,and provides ecosystem services. However,the region faces a problem of paucity of data on treeline characteristics at the regional and landscape scales. Therefore,we used Remote Sensing(RS),and Geographic Information Science(GIS) approaches to investigate cross-scale interactions in the treeline ecotone. Additionally,European Space Agency land cover map,International Center for Integrated Mountain Development(ICIMOD) land cover map,ecological map of Nepal,and United States Geological Survey Shuttle Radar Topography Mission-Digital Elevation Model were used to analyze treeline pattern at the regional scale. Digital Globe high-resolution satellite imagery of Barun(eastern Nepal) and Manang(central Nepal) were used to study treeline patterns at the landscape scale. Treeline elevation ranges from 3300-4300 m above sea level. Abies spectabilis,Betula utilis,and Pinus wallichiana are the main treeline-forming species in the Nepal Himalaya. There is an east to west treeline elevationgradient at the regional scale. No slope exposure is observed at the regional scale; however,at the landscape scale,slope exposure is present only in a disturbed area(Manang). Topography and human disturbance are the main treeline controlling factor in Barun and Manang respectively.
