Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments
- Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments
The Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) involves a set of pristine sites set aside and monitored to observe the migration of plant species due to climate change. "Established in 2001, the program has grown to more than 30 sites around the world, from the poles to the tropics." [http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20060716/NEWS/107160053]
History
The idea to monitor alpine plant communities was first discussed in 1996 during a workshop in Kathmandu. Scientists began running experiments in alpine habitats to determine what a good sample method might be. In 2001, GLORIA-Europe was launched. This initial project, with sites in 13 different European nations, was a way to test out the idea before going worldwide. Since the spring of 2004, GLORIA has been expanding into other regions of the world.
ee also
*Effects of global warming
External links
* [http://www.gloria.ac.at/ International home page]
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/cirmount/wkgrps/gloria/publications/pdf/GLORIA1stAnn.pdf Paper on U.S. participation]
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