Selected Examples of Interactions Between Natural Disturbances

AbstractUnderstanding natural disturbance regimes and their impacts is crucial in designing ecosystem management strategies. However, disturbances do not always occur in isolation; the occurrence of one disturbance influences the likelihood or the effect of another. In this chapter, we illustrate the importance of disturbance interactions by focusing on a subset of interactions present in different parts of the boreal forest. The selected interactions include insects and wind, insects and fire, and wind and fire. The potential consequences of climate change on these interactions are also discussed.