The treeline, also known as the timberline or tree line, refers to the edge of a habitat where trees are able to grow and survive. This ecological boundary is largely determined by environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation, soil conditions, and altitude. Research in treeline ecology focuses on understanding the factors that limit tree growth and distribution at high elevations or latitudes, as well as the impacts of climate change on treeline dynamics. Studies may investigate how climate change is affecting the movement of the treeline, the biodiversity of treeline ecosystems, and the interactions between trees and other plant and animal species at this boundary. Understanding treeline dynamics is important for predicting how ecosystems will respond to ongoing climate change and for informing conservation and land management strategies in mountainous regions.