Traps ‘n’ maps: collecting data today to better understand the past tomorrow. (Old ID 27767)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The study of pollen to reconstruct landscapes of the past plays an important role across many environmental research and management goals. However, more is being asked of this data, in particular, the need to better understand past plant abundance and land-cover changes. To achieve this, we need a quantified understanding of the relationship between modern day pollen and vegetation, which requires large-scale data collection. Here, we propose developing a comprehensive modern pollen-matching vegetation records across major climate and biogeographic zones in Australia by combining expertise in paleoecology and citizen science with nationally funded infrastructure, TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network).
Date
25 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2024
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Pollen production;Plant abundance;Palaeoecology;Aerial trapping;Citizen science;Vegetation survey
Funding Body
Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage
Amount
90000
Project Team
N/A