Currently the the status of the tundra is stable, however there are numerous threats to its existence.
Threats:
- Air pollution can cause smog clouds that contaminate lichen, a significant food source for many animals
- Melting of the permafrost as a result of global warming could radically change the landscape and what species are able to live there
- Invasive species push aside native vegetation and reduce diversity of plant cover
- Ozone depletion up in North and South Poles means stronger ultraviolet rays that will harm the tundra
National Parks:
- Denali National Park
- Lake Clark National Park and Reserve
- Alpine Tundra Reserve
- Tundra Ridge Park
Solutions:
- Switch to an alternative energy use to minimize human made global warming
- Establish protective areas and park reserve
- Limit road construction and mining activities
- Limit tourism and respect local cultures
Threats:
- Air pollution can cause smog clouds that contaminate lichen, a significant food source for many animals
- Melting of the permafrost as a result of global warming could radically change the landscape and what species are able to live there
- Invasive species push aside native vegetation and reduce diversity of plant cover
- Ozone depletion up in North and South Poles means stronger ultraviolet rays that will harm the tundra
National Parks:
- Denali National Park
- Lake Clark National Park and Reserve
- Alpine Tundra Reserve
- Tundra Ridge Park
Solutions:
- Switch to an alternative energy use to minimize human made global warming
- Establish protective areas and park reserve
- Limit road construction and mining activities
- Limit tourism and respect local cultures