Urban ecosystems are complex systems with anthropogenic features that generate
considerable CO2 emissions, which contributes to global climate change. Quantitative …

Abstract The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) lidar is a multibeam laser
altimeter on the International Space Station (ISS). GEDI is the first spaceborne instrument …

The decomposition rate of CWD is a key missing link for a quantitative understanding of
forest ecosystem functioning. We examined factors influencing decomposition rates of bark …

Accurate spatial characterisation of plantation carbon will become increasingly important as
countries look to offset anthropogenic emissions and growers seek fair payment for carbon …

The accurate regional characterisation of the quantity and value of carbon for key plantation
species is important for both forest owners and governments. New Zealand is committed to …

Carbon sequestration has become an important source of supplementary revenue from
forest plantations. Although there are many financial comparisons of species based on …

Invasive plants can have both positive and negative impacts on ecosystem services (ES),
with decisions on control often being characterised by conflicts over loss of their perceived …

A time series decay trial was used to determine the decay rate of Pinus radiata (D. Don)
woody root and branch material in recently harvested or newly planted forests at eight …

New Zealand's 1.72 million hectares of planted forests constitute a productive ecosystem
mainly recognised for the provision of wood and fibre. This ecosystem is increasingly being …

The program provisions on the geosystem monitoring of forests in connection with modern
climate changes put forward earlier by the author are being developed. The search strategy …