In a C4 Bulletin article, Noel Ruting writes about some early observations of rainforest response in Mission Beach four weeks after severe tropical cyclone Yasi.

"The tropical lowland rainforests of Mission Beach, including remnant fragments and wildlife corridors, are widely recognised as a biodiversity hotspot where considerable efforts in protection and restoration are facilitating recovery. Noel Ruting is investigating the response and resilience of fragmented rainforest habitat following Severe Tropical Cyclones Yasi and Larry. This research, under the supervision of Professor Steve Turton, is part of a Master of Science (Research) program with James Cook University, Cairns."

The article has much detail and discusses some of the general observations.

For the full article, click here .