Projecting and Modeling Ecosystem Change
Projecting and Modeling Ecosystem Change
Modeling how species respond to ecosystem change is a powerful method of forecasting future ecosystems. PIERC is currently forecasting how climate change with affect the future distribution of over 1000 species of plants and 20 species of forest birds in Hawaii. Effectively capturing species interactions is a necessary step towards the development of functional models that forecast ecosystem response.
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HABITATS
•Resurvey selected HFBS transects on the island of Hawai‘i •Use original sampling methods to assess bird and plant populations •Analyze distribution and abundance changes for both native and alien species
Climate change impacts on the landscape
Conduct research needed to provide the information and knowledge necessary for decision-makers to make informed decisions pertaining to management of biological resources in Hawai‘i and the Pacific island ecosystems relative to changing climate conditions.