Understanding snow gum dieback for effective and integrated management

该项目利用了最近的研究和基础设施投资以及我们坚定和协作的团队，其目的是：1)评估高海拔地区雪胶枯梢病的未来地理位置，确定积极主动管理的优先地点；2)量化雪胶对高海拔地区水和碳预算的影响，从而确定社会经济和生物多样性价值；3)确定缓解方案。我们标志性的雪胶森林的枯死正在削弱澳大利亚阿尔卑斯山的生态、水文和文化价值，并将影响州和国家的供水和发电系统。我们的研究将为阿尔卑斯山范围内的长期成功管理工作提供信息。

The project leverages recent research and infrastructure investments and our determined and collaborative team as it aims to: 1) assess the future geography of snow gum dieback in the high country and identify priority locations for pro-active management, 2) quantify the impact of snow gums on high country water and carbon budgets and thus the socio- economic and biodiversity values, and 3) determine options for mitigation. Dieback of our iconic snow gum forests is diminishing the ecological, hydrological and cultural values of the Australian Alps and will impact state and national water-supply and power-generation systems. Our research will inform Alps-wide management efforts designed for long-term success.