New multispecies forestry tool for NZ
Friday 7 Feb 2025
This interactive web application empowers users to explore the
growth rates of a diverse range of exotic tree species commonly used in
forestry across New Zealand. Developed by Scion and Carbon
Critical, the Dashboard leverages the advanced tree growth models and
carbon predictions found in the Multi-Species Carbon Calculator.
What can you do with the Multispecies Dashboard?
- Define, visualise, and compare tree planting scenarios for radiata
pine and 10 alternative exotic tree species at any NZ location.
- Assess long-term outcomes, including total carbon captured tree
volume, height, diameter and more across a range of stand densities and
thinning regimes.
- Export your results for further analysis.
By highlighting alternatives to radiata pine and Douglas-fir—currently dominating 96% of the national plantation forestry
estate—we hope the Dashboard will inspire informed alternative
species selection for NZ farmers, landowners, and investors.
Try it out today: multispecies.nz
Source: Scion/Carbon Critical
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