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Polinder, AG; Alder, D; Wanders, THV; Nkuah, R; Tahiru, A (2022) A comprehensive yield model for Teak plantations in central Ghana.  Teaknet Bulletin 15(2)4-14 pdf

Stephen Lister, Denis Alder, Doe-e Berhanu, Gadissa Bultosa, Liam Bluer (2021) Baseline and Endline Evaluation of WFP’s USDA McGovern - Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme’s Support in Afar and Oromia regions in Ethiopia 2019 to 2024: Baseline Inception Report.  Ethiopia Country Office, World Food Programme, 234 pp pdf

Alder, D (2020) An analysis of the Fiji National Forest Inventory 2006 and Permanent Sample Plot measurements 2010-2018 - Part 1 : Fiji National Forest Inventory 2006.  Consultancy Report to Ministry of Forestry, Fiji , October 2020, 40 pp pdf

Alder, D (2020) A carbon model for reforestation in the Udzungwa Corridor.  Consultancy Report, African Rainforest Conservancy, New York, August 2020, 18 pp pdf

Alder, D (2020) Updating the MYRLIN models for growth projection in mixed tropical forest.  Consultancy Report, FAO, Rome, 25 pp pdf

Alder, D (2019) Evolving MYRLIN for sustainable management of Mixed Tropical Forests in the 2020s.  Talk given at FAO, Rome, 14 November 2019 pdf

Muriel Visser, Denis Alder, Rita Bhatia, Gadissa Bultosa, Doe-e Berhanu, Christine Fenning (2018) Final Evaluation of WFP’S USDA McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme’s Support in Afar and Somali Regions in Ethiopia 2013–2017.  World Food Programme, De-centralized Evaluation Report [Evaluation Manager: Tewelde Birhan Girma], Ethiopia, 239 pp. pdf

Silvane Vatraz, Denis Alder, José Natalino Macedo Silva (2018) Autocorrelação temporal do incremento em diâmetro e as diferenças de crescimento entre grupos de espécies em uma floresta ombrófila densa.  Revista Brasileira de Biometria, 36(2)56-73 pdf

Alder, D (2017) GEMFORM 2017 – Users Guide and Technical Notes.  Technical Report, prepared under contract to van der Hout Consulting and Guyana Forestry Commission. 23 pp pdf

Alder, D (2017) A yield model for Caribbean Pine in Uganda.  Valid International Ltd, Oxford, UK. Internal report for Global Woods AG. 41 pp pdf

Vatraz, S. ; Alder, D. ; Silva, J. N. M. (2016) Índices de competição dependentes da distância do estrato arbóreo na Amazônia brasileira..  Revista Espacios, 37:3-13 pdf

Alder, D; Silva, JNM; Carvalho, JOP de, Lopes, J do C; Ruschel, AR (2012) The cohort-empirical modelling strategy and its application to forest management for Tapajos Forest, Para, Brazilian Amazon.  Bois et Forets des Tropiques 314(4)17-23. pdf

Alder, D (2011) CAFOGROM Amazon Forest Growth Model Data and system updates for 2011.  A consultancy report prepared for the Forest Service of Consultancy Report for Brazil/FAO project GCP/BRA/070/EC pdf

van Kuijk, M; Alder, D (2009) Forest carbon stock assessment for Guyana.  Consultancy report for Guyana Forestry Commission, 63 pp 

Alder, D; van Kuijk, M (2009) A baseline assessment of forest carbon in Guyana.  Consultancy report for Guyana Forestry Commission pdf

Alder, D; van Kuijk, M (2009) Forest carbon stock in Guyana : Projected emissions and REDD reference scenarios.  Consultancy Report for Guyana Forestry Commission. 19 pp. pdf

Alder, D; van Kuijk, M (2009) Proposals for a National Forest Biomass Monitoring System in Guyana.  Consultancy Report for Guyana Forestry Commission, 25 pp. pdf

Alder, D (2008) The GMIX3.  2 forest model for estimating carbon sequestration by mixed species plantations in Ghana. Technical report to Arborcarb Ltd, Oxford, December 2008, 14 pp pdf

Alder, D (2008) The GMIX3-2 forest model for estimating carbon sequestration by mixed species plantations in Ghana.  Technical Report to Arborcarb Ltd, Oxford, December 2008, 14 pp pdf

Alder, D (2005) Planning and monitoring tools for natural forest management in Uganda..  A techinical report submitted to the Uganda national Forest Authority, April 2005. 56pp 

Alder D, Drichi P, Elungat D (2003) Yields of Eucalyptus and Caribbean Pine in Uganda.  Consultancy Report, Uganda Forest resources and Conservation Programme, Kampala. 52 pp. pdf

Foli, EG; Alder, D; Miller, HG; Swaine, MD (2003) Modelling growing space requirements for some tropical tree species.  Forest Ecology & Management, 173: 79-88. 

Alder, D (2002) Simple diameter class and cohort modelling methods for practical forest management.  Paper presented to ITTO Workshop on Growth and Yield, Kuala Lumpur, 24th-28th June 2002. 16 p. pdf

Alder, D (2002) Training and methodology development in forest biometrics for the management of natural forests in Uganda.  Technical Report, EDF/Uganda Forest Department Forest Resources Management and Conservation Programme, September 2002, 34 pp. 

Alder, D (2002) DECO2 Carbon Sequestration Model: Technical manual.  EcoSecurities Ltd, Oxford. 40 pp pdf

Alder, D (2002) Some enhancements to the GEMFORM stand table projection model.  DFID Guyana Forestry Commission Support Project. Consultancy Report, 21 pp. pdf

Alder, D; Oavika, F; Sanchez, M; Silva, J.N.M; Van Der Hout, P and Wright, H.L. (2002) A comparison of species growth rates from four moist tropical forest regions using increment size ordination.  International Forestry Review 4(3)196-205 pdf

Alder, D; Baker, N; Wright, HL (2002) MYRLIN: Methods of Yield Regulation with Limited Information.  University of Oxford, Oxford Forestry Institute. Online publication. http://www.myrlin.org pdf

Alder, D; Oavika, F; Sanchez, M; Silva, , JNM; Van der Hout, P; Wright, HL. (2002) A comparison of species growth rates from four moist tropical forest regions using increment-size ordination.  International Forestry Review 4(3)196-205 pdf

Alder, D (2001) Design and Implications of a decision-support system for planning timber and non-timber production in the Iwokrama forest.  Technical Report, Iwokrama Centre. 

Alder, D (2001) GEMFORM: Forestry software for stand tables and yield projections in Guyana.  DFID Guyana Forestry Commission Support Project. Consultancy Report, 43 pp. pdf

Alder, D; Hammond, DS; Hughell, DA (2001) A growth model and harvest allocation algorithm for timber and non-timber product management planning in Iwokrama Forest, Guyana.  In: Proceedings, IUFRO conference on Continuous Cover Forestry, Gottingen 19-21 Sep 2001. [Ed: von Gadow, K; Nagel, J; Sabowski, J] , p 123-132. 

Alder, D (2000) Development of growth models for applications in Guyana.  DFID Guyana Forestry Commission Support Project. Consultancy Report, 41 pp. 

Alder, D; Oavika, F; Sanchez, M; Silva, JNM; Wright, HL (2000) A method for calibrating growth models for tropical moist forest with minimal data.  Unpublished manuscript. 

Alder, D; Silva, JNM (2000) An empirical cohort model for the management of Terra Firme forests in the Brazilian Amazon.  Forest Ecology & Management, 130:141-157. 

Wright, HL; Alder, D [Ed.] (2000) Humid and semi-humid tropical forest yield regulation with minimal data.  Workshop proceedings, CATIE, Costa Rica, 5-9 July 1999. Oxford Forestry Institute Occasional Papers 52. 95 pp. 

Alder, D (1999) Growth and yield of some plantation species of the lowland tropics in Ecuador.  Paper presented to the Conference on 20 years Research at the Fundacion Forestal Juan Manual Durini, 20-22 September 1999, Quito. 

Alder, D (1999) Some issues in the yield regulation of moist tropical forests.  Paper to workshop on "Humid and semi-humid tropical forest yield regulation with minimal data" held at CATIE, Costa Rica, 5-9 July 1999. Oxford Forestry Institute Occasional Papers 52, pp 14-27. 

Alder, D; Montenegro, F (1999) A yield model for Cordia alliodora plantations in Ecuador.  International Forestry Review 1(4) 242-250. pdf

Alder, D (1998) Evaluation and implications of the CAFOGROM forest growth model.  DFID/CPATU Silviculture Research Project, Belem, Brazil. Consultancy Report, 24 pp. 

Alder, D (1998) Volume and growth models for some plantation species in Ecuador.  DFID/Fundacion Forestal Juan Manuel Durini. Consultancy report, 27 pp. pdf

Alder, D (1998) PINFORM: A growth model for lowland tropical forests in Papua New Guinea.  Forest Research Institute, Lae. ITTO/PNG Project PD 162/91, Consultancy Report, 49 pp. 

Alder, D (1998) The ITTO permanent sample plots in Papua New Guinea: Some results of analysis.  Paper presented to ITTO workshop on "Permanent sample plots and growth models for natural forest manangement in Papua New Guinea", held at the Forest Research Institute, Lae 10th-13th No 1998. 16 pp. 

Alder, D (1998) Tree volume estimation methods for forest inventory in Quintana Roo.  DFID/Quintana Roo Forest Management Project, Chetumal, Mexico. Consultancy Report, 20 pp. 

Alder, D; Oavika, F; Yosi, C (1998) Data, programs and models for natural forest growth and yield.  Forest Research Institute, Lae. ITTO/PNG Project PD 162/91, Consultancy Report, 38 pp. 

Alder, D (1997) Report on a consultancy to the Quintana Roo Forest Management Project on behalf of the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom.  Denis Alder Consulting, Oxford, 39 pp pdf

Alder, D (1997) The ITTO permanent sample plots in Papua New Guinea: Progress in growth model development 1997.  ITTO/PNG Forest Research Institute, Lae. Consultancy Report, 23 pp. 

Alder, D (1997) User's guide for SIRENA II : A simulation model for the management of natural tropical forests.  CODEFORSA, Costa Rica. Natural Forest Management Technical Collection No. 9, 45 pp pdf

Alder, D; Foli, EG (ed.); Vanclay, JK (ed.); Ofosu-Asiedu, A (1997) Models for basal area dynamics of mixed tropical forest: neo-tropical experience and prospects for application in Ghana..  IUFRO conference on growth studies in tropical moist forests in Africa held at Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Kumasi, 11 15 November 1996: proceedings. 1997, 93-106; 14 ref. 

Alder, D (1996) CAFOGROM.XLS: A simulation model for natural tropical forest management - User?s guide and technical reference manual..  This document has been prepared for the Centro de Pesquisa Agroflorestal da Amazonia Oriental (CPATU), Bel?m, Brazil under contract through the United Kindom Overseas Development Administration. Oxford, September 1996. 

Alder, D (1996) Models for basal area dynamics of mixed tropical forest: Neo-tropical experience and prospects for application in Ghana.  Paper to IUFRO conference on Growth Studies in Moist Tropical Forests in Africa, Kumasi, 11-15 November. Proceedings edited Foli, EG; Vanclay, JK; Ofosu-Asiedu A. pp 93-105 

Burslem, DFRP; Alder, D; Whitmore, TC (1996) COSSI, a cohort simulation model of forest growth and yield in the Solomon Islands..  OFI Occasional Papers 50. 

Burslem, DFRP; Alder, D; Whitmore, TC (1996) A cohort simulation model of forest growth and yield in the Solomon Islands.  OFI Occasional Papers 50. pdf

Alder, D (1995) Analysis of FOSA permanent sample plots in Uruguay..  Shell Forestry UK Consultany Report 

Alder, D (1995) Preliminary Analysis of Permanent Sample Plot Data.  Ghana Forest Inventory and Management Project, Unpublished Report, 30 pp. 

Alder, D (1995) Growth modelling for mixed tropical forests.  Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. Tropical Forestry Paper 30, 231 pp. pdf

Alder, D (1995) Provisional yield models for FAMASA Eucalyptus plantations in Chile.  Confidential consultancy report to Forestal y Agricola Monte Aguila SA. 36 pp. 

Sheil, D; Burslem, DFRP; Alder, D (1995) The interpretation and misinterpretation of mortality rate measures.  Journal of Ecology, 83:331-333. 

Alder, D (1994) The preliminary development of the CAFOGROM forest growth model.  Report of a consultancy carried out from 10th October to 9th December 1994 for CPATU, EMBRAPA, Belem, Brazil, as part of the ODA Silviculture Research Project. 

Alder, D; Abayomi, JO (1994) Assessment of data requirements for sustained yield calculations.  FORMECU, Federal Department of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria. Consultancy report, 35 pp. 

Alder, D (1993) Growth and Yield Research in Bobiri Forest Reserve.  Forest Research Institute of Ghana, Kumasi. Unpublished Consultancy Report, 71 pp. 

Alder, D (1993) Re-Analysis of Broadleaf Forest Inventories 1969-1981: Techniques and Preliminary Results.  Belize Forest Planning and Management Project Consultancy Report No. 4, pp. 140. pdf

Alder, D (1993) An assessment of broadleaf forest resources and sustainable yield in Belize.  Belize Forest Planning and Management Project Consultancy Report No. 11, 38 pp pdf

Alder, D (1993) The Bibiri Girth Increment Plots and their implications for forest management..  Forest Research Institute of Ghana, Colloquium, 15th April 1993, 20 pp. 

Alder, D (1992) Forest stand growth and yield modelling..  Ghana Forest Inventory and Management Project Interm. report. 

Alder, D (1992) Simple methods for calculating minimum diameter and sustainable yield in mixed tropical forest.  In: "Wise management of Tropical Forests 1992" Ed. Miller, FR & Adam, KL. Proceedings of the Oxford Conference on Tropical Forests, 30th March-1st April 1992, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. pp. 189-200. 

Alder, D; Synnott, TJ (1992) Permanent sample plot techniques for mixed tropical forests.  Oxford Forestry Institute, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, Tropical Forestry Paper 25, 124 pp pdf

Alder, D (1991) Data processing for the Budongo Forest inventory.  Uganda Forestry Rehabilitation Project internal report. Unpublished. 48 pp. 

Alder, D (1990) GHAFOSIM : A projection system for natural forest growth and yield in Ghana.  Consultancy report to Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, Ghana. 114 pp. 

Alder, D (1989) Ghana Export Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Project: Timber Sector - Consultant's final report..  IDA Credit 1436-GH, Working Document, 37 pp. 

Alder, D (1983) Growth and yield of mixed tropical forests.  Part 2 - Forecasting techniques. FAO/UNDP consultancy report. 

Alder, D (1983) Growth and yield of mixed tropical forests.  Part 1 - Current knowledge. FAO/UNDP consultancy report. 

Alder, D (1982) Forest inventory report for Subri River, Bonsa River, Neung and Pra Suhien Forest Reserves.  UNDP/FAO Project GHA/74/013 Field Document 21, 54 pp + appendices pdf

Alder, D; Stewart, K (1982) Stem volume and taper, and wood properties of Gmelina arborea plantations on Subri River Forest Reserve.  FAO Project GHA/74/013 Field Document. Project report No. 25, 32 pp + Appendices pdf

Odoom, FK; Alder, D (1982) A provisional yield table for Gmelina arborea plantations in Subri River Forest Reserve.  FAO Project GHA/74/013 The Development of Forest Energy Resources, Ghana. Project Report 18, 20 pp. pdf

Alder, D (1981) Reciprocal averaging as a basis for site classification in mixed indigenous forest.  Paper for IUFRO meeting on "Growth and yield studies in mixed indigenous forests", Los Banos, Phillippines, Jan 1981. 

Alder, D (1980) Forest volume estimation and yield prediction : Vol 2 - Yield prediction.  FAO Forestry Paper 22/2, 194 pp pdf

Reynolds, ERC; Alder, D (1980) Trees and buildings - 6: A matter of opinion - Settlement or heave of houses and the role of tree roots..  Arboricultural Journal, April. 

Alder, D (1979) A distance-independent tree model for exotic conifer plantations in East Africa.  Forest Science, 25(1) 59-71. pdf

Alder, D; Brunig, EF; Heuveldop, J; Smith, J (1979) Struktur und funktionen im regenwald des internationalen Amazon-Oekosystemprojektes: vorlaufige mitteiling uber klassifikation der bestande, variation der bestandesstruktur und niederschlagesmerkmale..  Amazoniana VI(4)423-444 

Alder, D; Schneider, TW (1979) A stand growth model as a tool in studying management options for MAB-Rainforest ecosystem projects and for temperate forests.  Transactions of the 2nd International MAB-IUFRO Workshop on Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems Research [Adisoemarto, S; Brunig, EF, (editors), pp 128-165 pdf

Brunig, EF; Heuveldop, J; Smith, J; Alder, D (1979) Structure and function of a rainforest in the International Amazon Ecosystem Project: Floristic stratification and variation of some features of stand structure and precipitation..  In: Glimpses of Ecology [Ed. Singh, JS; Gopal, B] International Scientific Publications, Jaipur, India, pp 125-144. 

Schneider, TW; Alder, D (1979) Die Behandlung von Kiefernbestanden in Nordwestdeutschland anhand eines systemorientierten Simulationsmodells. [The treatment of Scots Pine stands in NW Germany: A systems simulation study.].  Forstarchiv 50 (9):184-195; (10):220-223 

Alder, D (1977) PYMOD: A forecasting model for conifer plantations in the tropical highlands of eastern Africa.  IUFRO S4.01 Conference on "Growth models for long term forecasting of timber yields", Blacksburg, Virginia. 12 pp. 

Alder, D (1977) Systems modelling at the ecological/economic interface.  MAB-IUFRO workshop on tropical rainforest ecosystems, Hamburg pp. 252-259. 

Alder, D; Synnott, TJ; Smith, JP (1977) GROPE: A generalized growth projection method for tropical rain forest.  Joint MAB-IUFRO Rainforest Ecosystem Workshop,Hamburg, 7 pp 

Tanton, MT; Alder, D (1977) The distribution and possible effects of the woolly aphid Pineus (Adelgidae: Homoptera) on Pinus radiata D.Don..  Aust.For. Res. 7:253-263. 

Tanton, MT; Alder, D (1977) The distribution and possible effects of the woolly aphid Pineus on Pinus radiata D.Don growing in the Australian Capital Territory..  Australian Forest Research, 7:253-263. 

Adlard, PG; Alder, D (1976) The use of models for evaluation of spacing and thinning effects in fast growing conifers.  Paper to IUFRO World Congress, Division S2.02. 

Alder, D (1975) Report on a yield model for Pinus patula, Pinus radiata, and Cypress in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi.  Commonwealth Forestry Institute, University of Oxford, Unpublished Report. 

Alder, D (1975) Site index curves for Pinus patula, Pinus radiata, and Cupressus lusitanica in East Africa.  Commonwealth Forestry Institute, University of Oxford, unpublished report.