TERN Ausplots Forest Monitoring Network - Forest Fuel Survey, 2014-2016 

The forest fuel survey dataset comprises site-level summary data from the well-designed fuel load surveys across 48 AusPlots Forests- 1-ha monitoring plots across Australia. Data presented here includes data on the surface, near-surface, and elevated fuel loads for each of the Forest Ausplots. It includes iButton data on 1) temperature and humidity, 2) data on litterfall and 3) decomposition rates. We also provide additional information on soil nutrient data, species composition of the understorey and midstorey, and panorama photos from the plot centre. This dataset is the second version of the AusPlots Forest Fuel Survey site-level data summary, 2014 - 2015. Version 1.0.0. Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network. (dataset). https://doi.org/10.25901/efnh-sk06 

We at TERN acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia, New Zealand and all nations. We honour their profound connections to land, water, biodiversity and culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

The TERN AusPlots Forest Monitoring Network aims to establish a continental scale plot based monitoring network that improves our understanding of tree growth, forest productivity and carbon dynamics in tall eucalypt forests in relation to continental scale environmental gradients. This permanent plot network provides the infrastructure and data for tracking all aspects of forest dynamics over long periods of time. Between October 2014 and March 2015, fuel load surveys were conducted in the 48 large 1 ha Ausplots Forest Monitoring Network plots in mature, highly productive tall eucalypt forests across the Australian continent. Then, Between October 2015 and February 2016, the plots were returned to to collect litterfall traps, decomposition bags, and iButtons, as well as to measure the topography of each plot and to take panoramic photos. TERN AusPlots is a plot-based surveillance monitoring program, undertaking baseline assessments of ecosystems across the country. The aim of AusPlots is to establish and maintain a national network of plots that enables consistent ecological assessment and ongoing monitoring. The AusPlots network collects a range of field data for integration with other existing data sources and current knowledge. 

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