Ongoing changes in the composition of plant and herbivore communities are likely to have a large impact on the dynamics of Arctic and alpine ecosystems and their ability to respond to changes. Beyond its ecological relevance, herbivory is an important topic for many northern communities, as the main Arctic herbivores are herded (e.g. reindeer), tended as livestock (e.g. sheep) or hunted (e.g. caribou, geese and ptarmigan).
The UArctic Thematic Network on Herbivory is an international network of researchers interested in understanding the role of herbivores in arctic and alpine ecosystems. The Herbivory Network was established in 2014 and currently involves more than 200 scientists from more than 20 countries. One of the main goals of the network is to serve as a platform to facilitate research cooperation through the Arctic research community.
You can learn more about the network and its ongoing activities on their website: http://herbivory.lbhi.is
Video interview: Isabel C. Barrio, Lead of the UArctic Thematic Network on Herbivory
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