phenology

We present a unique dataset of historical tropical tree phenology observations at two sites from different bioclimatic regions across the Congo Basin. These data may provide a reference baseline and key information on how tree species are responding to a changing climate.

We present a unique dataset of historical tropical tree phenology observations at two sites from different bioclimatic regions across the Congo Basin. These data may provide a reference baseline and key information on how tree species are responding to a changing climate.

The distributions of intra-community variability of leaf-out were similar in Europe and eastern North American forests, despite the latter being more species-rich and phylogenetically diverse.

Including solar radiation increases tropical leaf phenology model accuracy

Including solar radiation increases tropical leaf phenology model accuracy

Overall African tropical leaf phenology is dominated by large and/or abundant trees.

African tropical leaf phenology is dominated by large and/or abundant trees

A drop in replacement for the PhenoCam StarDot cameras

The combination of experimental manipulations and multiple years provided the framework to select the best phenology models.

Existing models poorly predict the timing of spring green-up in grasslands. New model shows grassland green-up is driven by both precipitation and temperature.