Fellfield
A fellfield or fell field comprises the environment of a slope, usually alpine or tundra, where the dynamics of frost (freeze and thaw cycles) and of wind give rise to characteristic plant forms in scree interstices.
The freeze-thaw cycles tend to push plants out of the soil. In addition,
the high porosity of the soil makes a fellfield is a difficult place for plants to grow.
External Link and Source
http://www.sun.ac.za/consecol/students/leroux/leroux.html
Referenced By
Tundra
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