Differences in moisture regime of permafrost landscapes in Central Yakutia and its effect on larch growth

The dendrochronological analysis of radial tree growth has shown that forest stands in the Lena-Amga watershed located in the eastern part of the study area experience water deficit in summer. The main rea-son has been found to be the abundance of thaw depressions (alases) which exert a significant influence on the water balance of this area.