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合作的团队，其目标是：1)评估高地雪胶枯萎的未来地理位置，并确定主动管理的优先地点；2)量化雪胶对高地国家水和碳预算的影响，从而确定社会经济和生物多样性价值；以及3)确定缓解方案。我们标志性的雪胶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，并将影响到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为长期成功而设计的管理努力提供参考。

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.