How do we improve Earth system models? Integrating Earth system models, ecosystem models, experiments and long-term data.

The article describes the first meeting of INTERFACE, the Integrated Network for Terrestrial Ecosystem Research on Feedbacks to the Atmosphere and ClimatE, which was held on February 28 to March 3, 2011 in Captiva Island, Florida, United States. The primary topics of the workshop are outlined, including nutrient limitation of carbon storage on land, the role of changes in the hydrolic cycle in regulating climate feedbacks, and the role of acclimation in moderating responses of carbon uptake.