Defining successional patterns and biodiversity values of north Australian eucalypt forests

J. Woinarski
NRETA Parks and Wildlife, Land and Water Australia
The objectives of this study are to: evaluate biodiversity and conservation values of tropical eucalypt forest re-growth across a time series; to evaluate biodiversity and conservation values of "mature" eucalypt forests, with specific reference to hollow formation and other attributes that may be useful in definition of "old growth"; and to apply both sets of knowledge to the development of enhanced management of these eucalypt forests, in particular to how re-growth vegetation should be assessed in clearing applications and whether "old growth" is a useful categorisation for these tropical eucalypt forests, whether it can be operationally defined , and whether this can be used in clearing assessments and other management. Management of eucalypt forests in northern Australia is currently hampered by lack of definition and knowledge of the forest dynamics and conservation values.
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