1 How can patterns of ecosystem structure be observed and modeled at regional to continental scales?

(1) How can patterns of ecosystem structure be observed and modeled at regional to continental scales?

• (1) How can patterns of ecosystem structure be observed and modeled at regional to continental scales?

• (2) What is the influence of satellite measurements of canopy structure on bird diversity (extent, richness and abundance)?

• (3) What are the relationships between bird diversity, vegetation structure and ecosystem productivity at regional to continental-scales?

1. At local scale (e.g. HBEF) bird species richness and habitat use (multi-year prevalence) can be predicted well using lidar (and multi-sensor) canopy structure

• 1. At local scale (e.g. HBEF) bird species richness and habitat use (multi-year prevalence) can be predicted well using lidar (and multi-sensor) canopy structure

• Performance of abundance predictions is species specific and first requires identification of suitable habitat

3. Regional scale work is ongoing using SE transect

• 3. Regional scale work is ongoing using SE transect

• Extending analyses across productivity, land use and disturbance gradients

• Also:

• Additional analysis of SE LVIS transect layers and analysis within BBS route observations
• Extend work at HBEF including abundance modeling, vertical habitat use, breeding productivity