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Effects of Edge Orientation and Internal Fragmentation on Cyclone Disturbance Patterns in Mabi 5b Fragments Jeffrey Allenby School for Field Studies Center for Rainforest Studies Queensland, Australia Faculty Advisor: Amanda Freeman

Background ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cyclone Larry ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Field Methods ,[object Object],Level Description 0 No Disturbance-Canopy is still largely intact and mostly closed 1 Light Disturbance-No tree fall or stems snapped in the canopy. Canopy predominantly still intact with <25% loss 2 Moderate Disturbance-Canopy foliage retention is 25-50%. Larger limbs will be lost and fallen along with an occasional tree fall in the canopy. 3 Heavy Disturbance-Widespread defoliation of canopy and 50% canopy foliage removed. Extensive treefall or trunks have been snapped off.

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Edge Orientation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Internal Fragmentation ,[object Object],Tolga Scrub Wongbel (southern section)

Internal Fragmentation ,[object Object],Wongabel (northeastern) Curtain Fig (southern)

Internal Fragmentation ,[object Object],[object Object],Tolga Scrub

Internal Fragmentation ,[object Object],Wongabel Interior edges (northeastern section) Wongabel interior edge (western section)

Limitations and Future Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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