摘要：In the context of the EU GLOCHAMORE project (Global Change in Mountain Regions, 2003–2005) a workshop was held on Altitudinal Gradient Studies from 27 to 30 July 2005 in Samedan/Switzerland. The main topic of the workshop was ecology and ecosystem processes (see “Ecological and land use studies along altitudinal gradients,” Becker et al 2007 , in this issue). Other issues that arose at the workshop, including general aspects and hydrological and geomorphological issues, are presented here in brief.
