Species diversity
Biological survey
Marine fisheries
Vegetation dynamics
First Biennial Report
Forest
Disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation and vulnerability
Convention on Biodiversity National Report for PNG
Ozon Depletion substances in PNG
Conservation needs asessment for PNG
Ramsar National Report to COP 13
UNCCD National Report for Papua New Guinea
Management Plan for Kuk World Heritage Site
Much of the world’s tropical forests have been affected by anthropogenic disturbance. These forests are important biodiversity reservoirs whose diversity, structure and function must be characterized across the successional equence. We examined changes in structure and diversity along a successional gradient in the lowlands of New Guinea. To do this, we measured and identified all stems ≥5 cm diameter in 19 0.25 ha plots ranging in age from 3 to >50 yr since disturbance. We also measured plant functional traits related to establishment, performance, and competitive ability.
Biosafety issues are becoming very contentious today given the uncertainty of the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on the environment, biodiversity and the people. There are those that view GMOs as an answer to alleviating world hunger and mitigating global health problems through the introduction of new and technologically advanced GMO for food, feed, food processing and pharmaceuticals. Then there is the other group that argue that GMOs pose a risk to the environment, biological diversity and the safety and health of the people.