Tropical cyclones and the organization of mangrove forests: a review

• Published in: Annals of botany Vol. 125; no. 2; pp. 213 - 234
• Main Authors: Krauss, Ken W, Osland, Michael J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 11.10.2019
• Subjects: Cyclonic Storms; Ecosystem; Forests; Reviews; Trees; Wetlands; tropical storm; regeneration; surge; typhoon; hurricane; recovery; Mangrove wetlands; storm visible effects

Many mangrove ecosystems are periodically exposed to high velocity winds and surge from tropical cyclones, and often recover with time and continue to provide numerous societal benefits in the wake of storm events. This review focuses on the drivers and disturbance mechanisms (visible and functional...