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Species diversity

Species diversity

PNG Biosafety

Biological survey

Coral bleaching

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

Ramsar and wetlands

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.