Decoding the spectral signatures of Australia’s tree diversity and function. This project aims to decipher eucalypt tree diversity and function through the lens of hyperspectral ecology. By combining

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Decoding the spectral signatures of Australia’s tree diversity and function. This project aims to decipher eucalypt tree diversity and function through the lens of hyperspectral ecology. By combining leaf spectral analysis for hundreds of species with phylogenetic and process-based modelling, the research seeks to reveal how the remarkable diversity of eucalypts has arisen and what it means for ecosystem function. The project will generate a new mechanistic understanding of tree diversity and its consequences for the healthy functioning of ecosystems in Australia. This will enhance our capacity to manage Australia’s eucalypt-dominated ecosystems and design revegetation efforts, providing significant benefits toward mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3103 - Ecology. Lead: Dr Laura Williams