Response to Referee 3 Article Swipe
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· 2020
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-2020-407-ac3
· OA: W3135623734
This study examines differences in surface energy partitioning and soil microclimate between lichen-and shrub-dominated vegetation in southern Norway using paired measurements made with a set of mobile instrument platforms.The authors find that the lower albedo of shrub canopies leads to higher atmospheric heating, but lichen mats have greater soil heat fluxes and temperatures despite lower net radiation.The latter is attributed shrub canopy shading and a thicker litter layer with C1 BGD Interactive commentPrinter-friendly version Discussion paper lower thermal conductivity.The results provide important context for understanding how shrub expansion will affect microclimate when shrubs replace lichens.The paper is well written, interesting, and I enjoyed reading it.There are several improvements that could help to strengthen the paper before it is considered further for publication.
