Fletcherview Research Station (61)

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Site name: Fletcherview Research Station

Site number: 61

Point numbers: 241 (Fletcherview Research Station Dry A), 242 (Fletcherview Research Station Wet A), 243 (Fletcherview Research Station Wet B), 244 (Fletcherview Research Station Dry B)

Ecoregion: Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands

Participant and site owner:

Site location: Northern Queensland

Latitude: -19.883

Longitude: 146.178

Site description: Fletcherview Research Station is a fully functioning cattle station which also supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. The station covers 1960 hectares across black and red basalt soils, and alluvial river flats, and is composed of open savannah woodland and dry rainforest, with an understorey of native and exotic grass species. Fletcherview follows 2.5 kilometres of the Burdekin River and incorporates three major creek systems (Lolworth Creek, Pandanus Creek and Hann Creek).

Orpheus Island (43)

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Site name: Orpheus Island

Site number: 43

Point numbers: 169 (Orpheus Island Dry A), 170 (Orpheus Island Wet A), 171 (Orpheus Island Dry B), 172 (Orpheus Island Wet B)

Ecoregion: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Participant and site owner: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and James Cook University

Site location: Far North Queensland

Latitude: -18.617

Longitude: 146.496

Site description: Orpheus Island is approximately 12 km long and one to 2.5 km wide and is found within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The island is volcanic in origin and is covered in dry woodlands of Moreton Bay Ash and acacias with rainforest in gullies.

Robson Creek (51)

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Site name: Robson Creek

Site number: 51

Point numbers: 201 (Robson Creek Dry A), 202 (Robson Creek Wet A), 203 (Robson Creek Dry B), 204 (Robson Creek Wet B)

Ecoregion: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Participant and site owner: James Cook University, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network

Site location: Far North Queensland

Latitude: -17.117

Longitude: 145.630

The Robson Creek SuperSite lies on the Atherton Tablelands in the wet tropical rainforests of Australia at 680-740m elevation. It is situated in Danbulla National Park within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The climate is seasonal with approximately 60% of rain falling between January–March and the landform is moderately inclined with a low relief although the Lamb Range rises sharply to 1276m asl immediately to the north of the 25ha plot which was established in 2009. The vegetation of Robson Creek is predominantly simple notophyll vine forest, although there are areas of drier vegetation. All stems ≥10cm diameter are measured, tagged and mapped to provide the a mapping of the most carbon dense forest in Australia with >23000 stems and over 200 tree species. The core 1ha plot is located near the south-western corner of the 25ha plot. In 2013, a 40m flux tower was established adjacent to the plot.

Spyglass (44)

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Site name: Spyglass

Site number: 44

Point numbers: 174 (Spyglass Dry A), 173 (Spyglass Wet A), 176 (Spyglass Dry B), 175 (Spyglass Wet B)

Ecoregion: Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands

Participant and site owner: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, CSIRO, James Cook University

Site location: Far North Queensland

Latitude: -19.503

Longitude: 145.700

Site description: Spyglass Beef Research Facility is a 38000 hectare cattle station and research facility. Spyglass plays an important role in the development of tropical and subtropical beef production and ecosystem management, and provides education and training programs.

Daintree Rainforest Observatory (50)

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Site name: Daintree Rainforest Observatory

Site number: 50

Point numbers: 197 (DRO Dry A), 198 (DRO Dry B), 199 (DRO Wet A), 200 (DRO Wet B)

Ecoregion: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Participant and site owner: James Cook University, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network

Site location: Far North Queensland

Latitude: -16.106

Longitude: 145.378

Site description: The Daintree Rainforest Observatory (DRO) is located 120 km north of Cairns on Cape Tribulation. The site hosts part of the Daintree Rainforest SuperSite for the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network .The DRO is comprised of long-term monitoring sites, a canopy crane and extensive researcher and teaching infrastructure. The DRO is situated adjacent to the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park, and home to many endemic tropical plant and animal species.