Centennial and millennial-scale dynamics in Araucaria-Nothofagus forests in the southern Andes

Abstract

Aim To assess the relative roles of long‐term (millennial‐scale) climatic change, fire and volcanic disturbance on the dynamics of Araucaria–Nothofagus forests of south‐central Chile. Through this analysis, we provide insight into how these iconic ecosystems may respond to future ash‐fall events under anticipated changes to climate and burning regimes. Location Lago Cilantro is a small lake located in south‐central Chile (38°51′36.72 S, 71°17′14.52 W, 1,400 m asl), proximal to several active volcanos within the Southern Volcanic Zone of the Andes Mountain range. Taxon Araucaria araucana (Araucariaceae); Nothofagus spp. (Nothofagaceae). Methods We developed a continuous 8,700‐year long pol..