Multi Species Dashboard

Developed by Mike Watt

The Multispecies Dashboard is a powerful interactive web tool that helps forest growers compare long-term outcomes for 11 different tree species commonly planted in Aotearoa New Zealand. Developed by Scion and Carbon Critical, the Dashboard leverages the advanced tree growth models and carbon predictions found in the Multi-Species Carbon Calculator.

It is powered by Scion’s advanced tree growth models, making it a valuable resource for landowners and investors.  As with all modelling tools, it is intended to provide high-level information to assist decision making and is statistical in nature, representing ‘typical’ outcomes.

Beyond tree growth and carbon metrics, it has recently been updated it to include financial modeling for both redwood and radiata pine, covering harvesting and permanent carbon regimes. This latest update builds on Scion research showing that coast redwood can match or even exceed radiata pine in long-term financial returns—while also offering greater resilience to storms, diseases, and pests. With climate change increasing these risks, redwood’s durability makes it an increasingly attractive option.

What can you do with the Multispecies Dashboard?

• Define, visualise, and compare tree planting scenarios for radiata pine and 10 alternative exotic tree species at any NZ location.
• Assess long-term outcomes, including total carbon captured, tree volume, height, diameter and more across a range of stand densities and thinning regimes.
• Compute NPV and IRR returns
• Export your results for more detailed analysis within the Multi-Species Carbon Calculator