Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA)

Working groups

Promoting Long-Term Ecological Research in Mountains (2011-2013)

Niwot Ridge (USA)







General information

  • Operator: University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Denver, U.S. Forest Service, and more
  • Altitude (from): 3525-3798m asl
  • Established: 1953
  • Climate zone: alpine
  • Ecosystem type: alpine tundra, subalpine forest
  • Point coordinates: 40.0715°N, 105.653°W

Variables measured (depending on location)

  • Biodiversity flora & fauna (species composition, disturbance)
  • Soil (chemistry, physical properties)
  • Biochemistry (water, snow pits, soil chemistry)
  • Climate (temperature, radiation, precipitation)
  • Hydrology (snow profile, grain, snowpack ablation, SWE)