Forest Dynamics Plot
Surveying the first 50-ha permanent forest dynamics plot east of the Wallace’s line, in Wanang Conservation Area.
- The plot, and nearby research station, are situated in pristine lowland rainforest.
- School children appear to be interested in the forest dynamics plot.
- Team of paraecologists tagging all stems above 1 cm in diameter.
- Paraecologist Cliffson Idigel setting 20 x 20 m grid over 50 ha of the forest.
- We like orderly tropical jungles where all trees have their numbers.
- One tree done. 300,000 to go...
- Topography of the 50 ha plot.
- Distribution of ton tree (Pometia pinnata) in the plot.
- Paraecologists John Auga and Kenneth Molem in action.