Biography

Present Position:

Associate Professor

Qualifications:

B.Agr.Sc. (Forestry), University College Dublin, 1992.
Ph.D. (Soil Science), University College Dublin, 1999.
M.Eng.Sc. (Civil and Environmental Engineering), University College Cork, 2011.
Grad. Dip. (Teaching, Learning and Scholarship), University of Limerick, 2018.
Former Positions:Bord na Móna Newman Scholar, University College Dublin (1999-2002)Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University College Dublin (2002-2003)Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University College Cork (2004-2008)

Research Interests

My research focuses on the impact of land use and land use change on soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions. Other interests include carbon storage in harvested wood products, forest ecosystem services and nutrient stores in forest biomass.
Researcher staff and students
Completed
  • Ciara Hayes. 2010. Spatial variation in soil carbon stocks under a Miscanthus crop. M.Sc. University of Limerick.
  • Anthony O'Donnell. 2011. Forestry in the Republic of Ireland: Government policy, grant incentives and carbon sequestration value M.Sc. (Financial Services), University of Limerick. Minor thesis. Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Cummins.
  • Stephanie Brosnan. 2011. Partitioning of soil respiration in a beech forest using a trenching experiment. M.Sc., University of Limerick.
  • Dr. Jennifer Donlan. 2010-2011. Carbon stocks and stock changes in harvested wood products. Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by the Council for Forest Research and Development.
  • Dr. Jennifer Donlan. 2014. Assessment of agricultural activity on drained organic soils. Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Eva Ros Mangrinan. 2015. Nutrient pools in forest biomass. MSc. Co-supervisor Dr. Thomas Cummins, UCD. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Cormac O'Callaghan. 2015. Quantification and valuation of Irish forest ecosystem services in Irish forests. MSc at University College Cork co-supervised with Prof. J. O'Halloran and Dr S. Irwin. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Richard Lane. 2016. Soil carbon dynamics in afforested organo-mineral soils. PhD. University of Limerick. Funded by the Irish Research Council.
  • Caitlin Rigney. 2016. Greenhouse gas emissions from rewetted peatland forests. PhD. University of Limerick. Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Gemma Torres-Sallan. 2016. Physical and biochemical characterisation of soil organic carbon in topsoil and subsoil of Irish grasslands. PhD. University of Limerick.Co-Supervisors: Dr. G. Lanigan and Prof. R. Creamer. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Jonay Antonio Jovani Sancho. 2017. Empirical and process based modeling of soil respiration in afforested peatlands. PhD. University of Limerick. Co-supervisor Dr. Thomas Cummins, UCD. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Dr. Jean O'Dwyer. 2015-2018. Economic and Environmental Mapping of Cascade Use of Wood. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Michael Clancy. 2018. Soil carbon stocks in forest soils. PhD. Soil carbon stocks and life cycle analysis of short rotation forestry. University of Limerick. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Dr. Michael Clancy. 2019-2021. BenchValue – Benchmarking the Sustainability Performances of Value Chains. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Richard Sikkema. 2021-2022. Life Cycle Analysis of forest management and timber use. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by Science Foundation Ireland.
  • Kilian Walz. 2022. Assessment and modelling of the impact of land use on soil properties, and carbon and nitrogen stocks in Irish peatlands. Co-supervisor Dr. Florence Renou-Wilson, UCD. PhD funded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Dylan Walshe. 2023. Integration of spatial Big Data for improved long term forest resource planning. Employment based PhD scholarship funded by the Irish Research Council. Co-supervisor Dr. Daniel McInerney, Coillte Teoranta.
  • Jill Pitcher Farrell. 2023. Root growth of forests on peatlands with a high pH subsoil or marl layer. MSc funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
  • Dr. Caren Jarmain. 2021-2023. Carbon stocks and fluxes in forest ecosystems across spatial and temporal scales. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by Science Foundation Ireland.


Professional Activities

Award

  • 2011 - Visiting Scholarship to Trent University, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 - Member of the Nobel Peace Prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  • 2003 - Honarary Diploma, Forest Research and Management Institute, Bucharest, Romania
  • 1999 - Newman Scholarship, University College Dublin

Association

  • Member, Soil Science Society of Ireland
  • Member, International Union of Soil Science

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

A market inventory of construction wood for residential building in Europe-in the light of the Green Deal and new circular economy ambitions

Sikkema, R;Styles, D;Jonsson, R;Tobin, B;Byrne, KA (2023) A market inventory of construction wood for residential building in Europe-in the light of the Green Deal and new circular economy ambitions. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER Sustainable Cities And Society

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2023

Soil organic carbon stocks by soil group for afforested soils in Ireland

Jarmain C.;Cummins T.;Jovani-Sancho A.J.;Nairn T.;Premrov A.;Reidy B.;Renou-Wilson F.;Tobin B.;Walz K.;Wilson D.;Byrne K.A. (2023) Soil organic carbon stocks by soil group for afforested soils in Ireland. Geoderma Regional

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2023

Life Cycle Assessment of a Three-Storey Terrace of Three Timber-Framed Residential Workplace Units

Clancy M.A.;Starbuck S.;O’Dwyer J.;Byrne K.A. (2023) Life Cycle Assessment of a Three-Storey Terrace of Three Timber-Framed Residential Workplace Units. Forests

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2022

Quantifying moss moisture stresses in undrained, afforested and rewetted peatlands located in Republic of Ireland using laboratory measurements and computer modelling

Tilak A.S.;Byrne K.A.;Jovani-Sancho A.J.;Saunders M.;Hoyne S. (2022) Quantifying moss moisture stresses in undrained, afforested and rewetted peatlands located in Republic of Ireland using laboratory measurements and computer modelling. Ecohydrology

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2021

Investigating the Effects of k and Area Size on Variance Estimation of Multiple Pixel Areas Using a k-NN Technique for Forest Parameters

Walshe, D;McInerney, D;Pereira, JP;Byrne, KA (2021) Investigating the Effects of k and Area Size on Variance Estimation of Multiple Pixel Areas Using a k-NN Technique for Forest Parameters. BASEL : MDPI Remote Sensing

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2021

Soil carbon balance of afforested peatlands in the maritime temperate climatic zone

Jovani-Sancho, AJ;Cummins, T;Byrne, KA (2021) Soil carbon balance of afforested peatlands in the maritime temperate climatic zone. HOBOKEN : WILEY Global Change Biology :3681-3698

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2020

Detecting nutrient deficiency in spruce forests using multispectral satellite imagery

Walshe, D;McInerney, D;Van De Kerchove, R;Goyens, C;Balaji, P;Byrne, KA (2020) Detecting nutrient deficiency in spruce forests using multispectral satellite imagery. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER International Journal Of Applied Earth Observation And Geoinformation

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2020

Thermodynamics of soil organic matter decomposition in semi-natural oak (Quercus) woodland in southwest Ireland

Barros N.;Fernandez I.;Byrne K.A.;Jovani-Sancho A.J.;Ros-Mangriñan E.;Hansen L.D. (2020) Thermodynamics of soil organic matter decomposition in semi-natural oak (Quercus) woodland in southwest Ireland. Oikos

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2020

Characterization of elemental ratios and oxidative ratio of horticultural peat

Byrne K.A.;Efretuei A.;Walz K.;Clay G.D. (2020) Characterization of elemental ratios and oxidative ratio of horticultural peat. Soil Use And Management

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2018

Soil respiration partitioning in afforested temperate peatlands

Jovani-Sancho, AJ;Cummins, T;Byrne, KA (2018) Soil respiration partitioning in afforested temperate peatlands. DORDRECHT : SPRINGER Biogeochemistry :1-21

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2018

Greenhouse gas emissions from two rewetted peatlands previously managed for forestry

Rigney, C;Wilson, D;Renou-Wilson, F;Muller, C;Moser, G;Byrne, KA (2018) Greenhouse gas emissions from two rewetted peatlands previously managed for forestry. DUNDEE : INT PEAT SOC Mires and Peat

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2018

Development of a hierarchical model for predicting microbiological contamination of private groundwater supplies in a geologically heterogeneous region

O'Dwyer, J;Hynds, PD;Byrne, KA;Ryan, MP;Adley, CC (2018) Development of a hierarchical model for predicting microbiological contamination of private groundwater supplies in a geologically heterogeneous region. OXFORD : ELSEVIER SCI LTD Environmental Pollution :329-338

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2018

Development of a hierarchical model for predicting microbiological contamination of private groundwater supplies in a geologically heterogeneous region

O'Dwyer, J,Hynds, P, Byrne, KA,Ryan, MP, Adley, CC (2018) Development of a hierarchical model for predicting microbiological contamination of private groundwater supplies in a geologically heterogeneous region. Environmental Pollution :329-338

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2018

Effects of soil type and depth on carbon distribution within soil macroaggregates from temperate grassland systems

Torres-Sallan, G,Creamer, RE,Lanigan, GJ,Reidy, B,Byrne, KA (2018) Effects of soil type and depth on carbon distribution within soil macroaggregates from temperate grassland systems. Geoderma :52-56

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2018

Bulk-density modelling using optimal power-transformation of measured physical and chemical soil parameters

Premrov, A,Cummins, T,Byrne, KA (2018) Bulk-density modelling using optimal power-transformation of measured physical and chemical soil parameters. Geoderma :205-220

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2017

Clay illuviation provides a longterm sink for C sequestration in subsoils

Torres-Sallan, G,Schulte, RPO,Lanigan, GJ,Byrne, KA,Reidy, B,Simo, I,Six, J,Creamer, RE (2017) Clay illuviation provides a longterm sink for C sequestration in subsoils. Scientific Reports

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2017

Assessing fixed depth carbon stocks in soils with varying horizon depths and thicknesses, sampled by horizon

Premrov A.;Cummins T.;Byrne K. (2017) Assessing fixed depth carbon stocks in soils with varying horizon depths and thicknesses, sampled by horizon. Catena :291-301

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2017

Assessing fixed depth carbon stocks in soils with varying horizon depths and thicknesses, sampled by horizon

Premrov, A,Cummins, T,Byrne, KA (2017) Assessing fixed depth carbon stocks in soils with varying horizon depths and thicknesses, sampled by horizon. Catena :291-301

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2017

PARTITIONING OF SOIL RESPIRATION IN A FIRST ROTATION BEECH PLANTATION

Sancho, AJJ,Brosnan, S,Byrne, KA (2017) PARTITIONING OF SOIL RESPIRATION IN A FIRST ROTATION BEECH PLANTATION. Biology And Environment-Proceedings Of The Royal Irish Academy :91-105

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2017

Collar insertion depth effects on soil respiration in afforested peatlands

Jovani-Sancho, AJ,Cummins, T,Byrne, KA (2017) Collar insertion depth effects on soil respiration in afforested peatlands. Biology And Fertility Of Soils :677-689

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2017

The role of planted forests in the provision of habitat: an Irish perspective

O'Callaghan, CJ,Irwin, S,Byrne, KA,O'Halloran, J (2017) The role of planted forests in the provision of habitat: an Irish perspective. Biodiversity And Conservation :3103-3124

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2016

Area estimations of cultivated organic soils in Ireland: reducing GHG reporting uncertainties

Donlan,J., O'Dwyer, J., Byrne. K.A. (2016) Area estimations of cultivated organic soils in Ireland: reducing GHG reporting uncertainties. Mires and Peat

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2016

A review of the range and value of ecosystem services

Bullock, C.H., O'Callaghan, C., Ní Dhubháin, A., Iwata, Y., O'Donoghue, C., Ryan, M., Upton, V., Byrne, K.A., Irwin, S., O'Halloran, J. and Kelly-Quinn. M. (2016) A review of the range and value of ecosystem services. Irish Forestry :65-95

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2015

The need to disaggregate podzols and peaty podzols when assessing forest soil carbon stocks

Clancy, M., Jovani Sancho, A.J., Cummins, T. and Byrne, K.A. (2015) The need to disaggregate podzols and peaty podzols when assessing forest soil carbon stocks. Irish Forestry :189-204

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2013

Future change in carbon in harvested wood products from Irish forests established prior to 1990

Donlan J.;Black K.;Hendrick E.;O'Driscoll E.;Byrne K. (2013) Future change in carbon in harvested wood products from Irish forests established prior to 1990. Carbon Management :377-386

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2013

Future change in carbon in harvested wood products from Irish forests established prior to 1990

Donlan, J,Black, K,Hendrick, E,O'Driscoll, E,Byrne, KA (2013) Future change in carbon in harvested wood products from Irish forests established prior to 1990. Carbon Management :377-386

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2013

Indicators of soil formation in restored bauxite residues

Courtney, R,Harrington, T,Byrne, KA (2013) Indicators of soil formation in restored bauxite residues. Ecological Engineering :63-68

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2013

Forestry in the Republic of Ireland: Government policy, grant incentives and carbon sequestration value

O'Donnell, A,Cummins, M,Byrne, KA (2013) Forestry in the Republic of Ireland: Government policy, grant incentives and carbon sequestration value. Land Use Policy :16-23

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2012

Carbon storage in harvested wood products for Ireland 1961-2009

Donlan, J,Skog, K,Byrne, KA (2012) Carbon storage in harvested wood products for Ireland 1961-2009. Biomass & Bioenergy :731-738

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2010

The role of plantation forestry in Ireland in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions

Byrne, K.A. (2010) The role of plantation forestry in Ireland in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Irish Forestry :89-96

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2010

The potential of birch afforestation as an after-use option for industrial cutaway peatlands

Renou-Wilson, F., Pöllänen, M., Byrne, K., Wilson, D. and Farrell, E.P. (2010) The potential of birch afforestation as an after-use option for industrial cutaway peatlands. Suo :59-76

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2009

The short-term effect of altered water level on carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in a blanket bog.

Laine, AM; Byrne, KA; Kiely, G; Tuittila, ES (2009) The short-term effect of altered water level on carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in a blanket bog.. Suo :65-83

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2009

Rewetting of cutaway peatlands: Are we re-creating hotspots of methane emissions?

Wilson, D; Alm, J; Laine, J; Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP; Tuittila, E -S (2009) Rewetting of cutaway peatlands: Are we re-creating hotspots of methane emissions?. Restoration Ecology :796-806

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2009

The short-term effect of altered water level on carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in a blanket bog

Laine A.;Byrne K.;Kiely G.;Tuittila E. (2009) The short-term effect of altered water level on carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in a blanket bog. Suo :65-83

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2009

Carbon stock and stock changes across a Sitka spruce chronosequence on surface-water gley soils

Black, K; Byrne, KA; Mencuccini, M; Tobin, B; Nieuwenhuis, M; Reidy, B; Bolger, T; Saiz, G; Green, C; Farrell, ET; Osborne, B (2009) Carbon stock and stock changes across a Sitka spruce chronosequence on surface-water gley soils. Forestry :255-272

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2008

Land cover change and soil organic carbon stocks in the Republic of Ireland 1851-2000

Eaton, J; McGoff, N; Byrne, KA; Leahy, P; Kiely, G (2008) Land cover change and soil organic carbon stocks in the Republic of Ireland 1851-2000. Climatic Change :317-334

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2008

Sustainability of Irish forestry - current status and future prospects

Byrne, KA; Legge, T (2008) Sustainability of Irish forestry - current status and future prospects. Irish Forestry :47-59

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2008

Vegetation and environmental variation in an Atlantic blanket bog in South-western Ireland

Sottocornola, M; Laine, A; Kiely, G; Byrne, KA; Tuittila, E -S (2008) Vegetation and environmental variation in an Atlantic blanket bog in South-western Ireland. Plant Ecology :69-81

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2007

A high resolution green area index for modelling the seasonal dynamics of CO2 exchange in peatland vascular plant communities

Wilson, D; Alm, J; Riutta, T; Laine, J; Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP; Tuittila, E -S (2007) A high resolution green area index for modelling the seasonal dynamics of CO2 exchange in peatland vascular plant communities. Plant Ecology :37-51

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2007

How strongly can forest management influence soil carbon sequestration?

Jandl, R; Lindner, M; Bauwens, B; Vesterdal, L; Baritz, R; Hagedorn, F; Johnson, DW; Minkkinen, K; Byrne, KA (2007) How strongly can forest management influence soil carbon sequestration?. Geoderma :253-268

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2007

Methane flux dynamics in an Irish lowland blanket bog

Laine, A; Wilson D; Kiely, G; Byrne, KA (2007) Methane flux dynamics in an Irish lowland blanket bog. Plant And Soil :181-193

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2007

Patterns in vegetation and CO2 dynamics along a water level gradient in a lowland blanket bog

Laine, A; Byrne, KA; Kiely, G; Tuittila, E -S (2007) Patterns in vegetation and CO2 dynamics along a water level gradient in a lowland blanket bog. Ecosystems :890-905

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2007

Carbon dioxide dynamics of a restored maritime peatland

Wilson, D; Tuittila, E -S; Alm, J; Laine, J; Farrell, EP; Byrne, KA (2007) Carbon dioxide dynamics of a restored maritime peatland. Ecoscience :71-80

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2007

Carbon sequestration determined using farm scale carbon balance and eddy covariance

Byrne, KA; Kiely, G; Leahy, P (2007) Carbon sequestration determined using farm scale carbon balance and eddy covariance. Agricultural Ecosystems And Environment :357-364

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2007

Above- and belowground biomass measurements in an unthinned stand of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong) Carr.)

Green, C; Tobin, B; O'Shea, M; Farrell, EP; Byrne, KA (2007) Above- and belowground biomass measurements in an unthinned stand of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong) Carr.). European Journal Of Forest Research :179-188

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2006

Carbon stocks and sequestration in plantation forests of the Republic of Ireland

Byrne, KA; Milne, R (2006) Carbon stocks and sequestration in plantation forests of the Republic of Ireland. Forestry :361-369

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2006

Partitioning of respiration in an intensively managed grassland

Byrne, KA; Kiely, G (2006) Partitioning of respiration in an intensively managed grassland. Plant And Soil :281-289

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2006

Net ecosystem exchange of grassland in contrasting wet and dry years

Jaksic, V; Kiely, G; Albertson, J; Oren, R; Katul, G; Leahy, P; Byrne, KA (2006) Net ecosystem exchange of grassland in contrasting wet and dry years. Agricultural And Forest Meteorology :323-334

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2006

Estimating net ecosystem exchange in a patterned ecosystem: example from blanket bog

Laine, A; Sottocornola, M; Kiely, G; Byrne, KA; Wilson, D; Tuittila, E -S (2006) Estimating net ecosystem exchange in a patterned ecosystem: example from blanket bog. Agricultural And Forest Meteorology :231-243

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2006

Reporting carbon stocks in harvested wood products: Implications for Ireland

Green, C; Avitabile, V; Farrell, EP; Byrne, KA (2006) Reporting carbon stocks in harvested wood products: Implications for Ireland. Biomass And Bioenergy :105-114

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2006

Stand age-related effects on soil respiration in a first rotation Sitka spruce chronosequence in central Ireland

Saiz, G; Byrne, KA; Butterbach-Bahl, K; Kiese, R; Blujdea, V; Farrell, EP (2006) Stand age-related effects on soil respiration in a first rotation Sitka spruce chronosequence in central Ireland. Global Change Biology :1007-1020

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2006

Process-based modelling of net ecosystem exchange and its components for a humid grassland ecosystem

Lawton, D; Leahy, P Kiely, G; Byrne, KA; Calanca, P (2006) Process-based modelling of net ecosystem exchange and its components for a humid grassland ecosystem. Journal Of Geophysical Research ¿ Biogeosciences

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2005

The effect of afforestation on soil carbon dioxide emissions in blanket peatland in Ireland

Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP (2005) The effect of afforestation on soil carbon dioxide emissions in blanket peatland in Ireland. Forestry :217-227

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2005

CO2 fluxes in adjacent new and permanent temperate grasslands

Byrne, KA; Kiely, G; Leahy, P (2005) CO2 fluxes in adjacent new and permanent temperate grasslands. Agricultural And Forest Meteorology :82-92

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2004

Preliminary estimates of biomass carbon stock changes in managed forests in the Republic of Ireland over the period 1990-2000

Gallagher, G; Hendrick, E; Byrne, KA (2004) Preliminary estimates of biomass carbon stock changes in managed forests in the Republic of Ireland over the period 1990-2000. Irish Forestry :35-49

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2004

The potential impact of climate change on Irish forestry

Pursar, PM; Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP; Sweeney, J (2004) The potential impact of climate change on Irish forestry. Irish Forestry :16-34

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2004

The role of forests in the global carbon cycle and in climate change policy

Byrne, KA; Green, C (2004) The role of forests in the global carbon cycle and in climate change policy. Irish Forestry :7-15

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2004

Improved estimates of biomass expansion factors for Sitka spruce

Black, K; Tobin, B; Saiz, G; Byrne, KA; Osborne, B (2004) Improved estimates of biomass expansion factors for Sitka spruce. Irish Forestry :50-65

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2001

The influence of temperature on carbon dioxide production in laboratory columns of virgin and forested blanket peat

Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP; Papen, H; Butterbach-Bahl, K (2001) The influence of temperature on carbon dioxide production in laboratory columns of virgin and forested blanket peat. International Peat Journal :35-42

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2000

Possibilities for carbon sequestration in Irish forests

Byrne, KA; Perks, M (2000) Possibilities for carbon sequestration in Irish forests. Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society And Environment :300-302

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2000

Carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in forested and virgin blanket peatland in the west of Ireland

Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP; Papen, H; Butterbach-Bahl, K (2000) Carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in forested and virgin blanket peatland in the west of Ireland. Verh. Internat. Verein. Limnol. :1387-1390

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1998

Long term response of Sitka spruce to fertiliser on low level blanket peat in the west of Ireland

Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP (1998) Long term response of Sitka spruce to fertiliser on low level blanket peat in the west of Ireland. Irish Forestry :2-9

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Books

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Book Chapters

2017

Soils and carbon storage

Byrne, K.A., Laningan, G., Creamer, R. and Renou-Wilson, F. (2017) Soils and carbon storage. Switzerland : Springer Soils of Ireland :246-256

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2015

Current and future degradation risks to forest soils in Ireland

Byrne, K.A., Aherne, J. and Cummins. T. (2015) Current and future degradation risks to forest soils in Ireland. Donostia-San Sebastián, 1 - 01010 Vitoria-Gasteiz : Eusko Jaurlaritzaren Argitalpen Zerbitzua, Servicio Central de Publicaciones del Gobierno Vasco Soil Degradation Risks in Planted Forests :43-56

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2015

Irish peatland forests: lessons from the past and pathways to a sustainable future

Renou-Wilson, F. and Byrne, K.A. (2015) Irish peatland forests: lessons from the past and pathways to a sustainable future. Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press Restoration of Boreal and Temperate Forests :321-335

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2015

Irish peatland forests: Lessons from the past and pathways to a sustainable future

Renou-Wilson F.;Byrne K. (2015) Irish peatland forests: Lessons from the past and pathways to a sustainable future. Restoration of Boreal and Temperate Forests, Second Edition :321-335

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2011

Greenhouse Gas Balance in Disturbed Peatlands

Alm J.;Byrne K.;Hayes C.;Leifeld J.;Shurpali N. (2011) Greenhouse Gas Balance in Disturbed Peatlands. Soil Carbon In Sensitive European Ecosystems: From Science To Land Management :149-174

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2011

Greenhouse gas balance in disturbed peatlands

Alm, J., Byrne, K.A., Hayes, C., Leifeld, J. and Shurpali, N.J. (2011) Greenhouse gas balance in disturbed peatlands. UK : Wiley-Blackwell Soil Carbon in Sensitive European Ecosystems: From Science to Land Management :149-174

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2008

Climate impacts of peatland forestry

Minkkinen, K., Byrne, K.A., Trettin, C.C. (2008) Climate impacts of peatland forestry. Saarijärvi, Finland : International Peat Society and Saarijärven Offset Oy Peatlands and Climate Change :98-122

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2008

Northern peatlands, greenhouse gas exchange and climate change

Strack, M; Waddington, JM; Turetsky, M; Roulet, NT; Byrne, KA (2008) Northern peatlands, greenhouse gas exchange and climate change. Saarijärvi, Finland : International Peat Society and Saarijärven Offset Oy Peatlands and Climate Change :44-69

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2004

Biomass - impact on the carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions

Green, C; Byrne, KA (2004) Biomass - impact on the carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions. Netherlands : Academic Press Elsevier Sciences Encyclopedia of Energy :223-236

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1997

The influence of forestry on blanket peatland

Byrne, KA; Farrell, EP (1997) The influence of forestry on blanket peatland. : The Royal Society of Chemistry Humic Substances, Peats and Sludges: Health and Environmental Aspects :262-277

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Edited Books

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Conference Publications

2017

Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon (GSOC17): Unlocking the potential of mitigating and adapting to a changing climate. 21 - 23 March 2017, FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy

Creamer, R.E., Torres-Sallan, G., O'Sullivan, L., Lanigan, G., Simo, I., Byrne, K. and Schulte, R.P.O. (2017) Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon (GSOC17): Unlocking the potential of mitigating and adapting to a changing climate. 21 - 23 March 2017, FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy.

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2012

17th Nitrogen Workshop - Innovations for sustainable use of nitrogen resources

Rochford, N., Lanigan, G., Lalor, S., Byrne, K. (2012) 17th Nitrogen Workshop - Innovations for sustainable use of nitrogen resources. :281-282

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2012

Agricultural Research Forum

Rochford, N.M., Lanigan, G.J., Lalor, S.T.J., Byrne, K.A. (2012) Agricultural Research Forum.

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2008

Forests, Carbon and Climate Change - Local and International Perspectives

Byrne, K.A. and Kiely, G. (2008) Forests, Carbon and Climate Change - Local and International Perspectives.

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2007

Cost Action 639: Greenhouse gas budget of soils under changing climate and land use

Eaton, J.M., McGoff, N.M., Byrne, K.A., Leahy, P. and Kiely, G. (2007) Cost Action 639: Greenhouse gas budget of soils under changing climate and land use. :75-78

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2006

Sustainable Forestry in Theory and Practice: Recent Advances in Inventory and Monitoring, Statistics and Modeling, Information and Knowledge Management, and Policy Science

Byrne, K.A. and Milne, R. (2006) Sustainable Forestry in Theory and Practice: Recent Advances in Inventory and Monitoring, Statistics and Modeling, Information and Knowledge Management, and Policy Science.

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2005

14th European Bioenergy Conference

7. Schlamadinger, B. Edwards, R., Byrne, K.A., Cowie, A., Faaij, A., Green, C. Fijan-Parlov, S., Gustavsson, L., Hatton, T., Heding, N., Kwant, K., Pingoud, K., Ringer, M., Robertson, K., Solberg, B., Soimakallio, S. and Woess-Gallasch., S. (2005) 14th European Bioenergy Conference. :2029-2032

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2005

Forest Research and Development in Ireland 2004 - Underpinning Industry Development

Black, K., O' Sullivan, O., Farrell, E.P., Saiz, G., Byrne K., Schmidt, O., Dyckmans, J., Tobin, B., Gardiner, J., Nieuwenhuis, M., Dolan, S., Reidy, B., Bolger, T., and Osborne, B. (2005) Forest Research and Development in Ireland 2004 - Underpinning Industry Development. :63-71

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2005

Forest Research and Development in Ireland 2004 - Underpinning Industry Development

Byrne, K.A., Saiz, G., Blujdea, V., Black, K., Osborne, B., O' Sullivan, O., Schmidt, O., Dyckmans, J., Tobin, B., Gardiner, J.J., Nieuwenhuis, M., Dolan, S., Reidy, B., Bolger, T., and Farrell, E.P. , Proceedings of the COFORD conference, 20-21 September 2004, . COFORD, Dublin. 59-61. (2005) Forest Research and Development in Ireland 2004 - Underpinning Industry Development. :59-61

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2002

Achievement and Challenge Rio + 10 and Ireland

Byrne, K.A. and Farrell, E.P. (2002) Achievement and Challenge Rio + 10 and Ireland. :112-116

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2002

Achievement and Challenge Rio + 10 and Ireland

Farrell, E.P. and Byrne, K.A. 2002. (2002) Achievement and Challenge Rio + 10 and Ireland. :18-22

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2001

Carbon sequestration, Policy, Science and Economics. Proceedings of a COFORD seminar on Carbon Sequestration and Irish Forests

Byrne, K.A. and Farrell, E.P. (2001) Carbon sequestration, Policy, Science and Economics. Proceedings of a COFORD seminar on Carbon Sequestration and Irish Forests. :7-16

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2000

Sustaining Our Peatlands, Proceedings of the 11th International Peat Congress

Byrne, K.A., Farrell, E.P. and O'Toole, P. (2000) Sustaining Our Peatlands, Proceedings of the 11th International Peat Congress. :873-877

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Conference Contributions

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Published Reports

2014

Introduction. In: IPCC 2014, 2013 Supplement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands

Wirth, T., Zhang, C., Anshari, G.J., Byrne, K., Hodson, E., Joosten, H., Kaufmann, J.B., Klemedtsson, L., Lapvetelainen, T.E., Mueller, C., O'Brien, P. and Osaki, M. (2014) Introduction. In: IPCC 2014, 2013 Supplement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands. Switzerland : Integovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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2011

Greenhouse gas calculation methodologies for fuels based on peat and peat grown biomass. Service contract to improve understanding of greenhouse gas impacts of using peat or peat grown biomass for tra....

Holmgren, K., Alm, J, Byrne, K.A., Ekvall, T., Glatzel, S., Gustavsson, M., Hagberg, L., Minkkinen, K., Vasander, H., Westerdahl, J (2011) Greenhouse gas calculation methodologies for fuels based on peat and peat grown biomass. Service contract to improve understanding of greenhouse gas impacts of using peat or peat grown biomass for tra..... Brussels : European Commission

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2008

Evaluation of Models (PaSim, RothC, CENTURY and DNDC) for Simulation of Grassland Carbon Cycling at Plot, Field and Regional Scale. STRIVE Report 20

Byrne, K.A. and Kiely, G. (2008) Evaluation of Models (PaSim, RothC, CENTURY and DNDC) for Simulation of Grassland Carbon Cycling at Plot, Field and Regional Scale. STRIVE Report 20. Wexford, Ireland : Environmental Protection Agency

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2006

2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Volume 4: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land-Use, Chapter 7, Wetlands: Peatland Section.

Blain, D., Row, C., Alm, J., Byrne, K. Parish, F (2006) 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Volume 4: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land-Use, Chapter 7, Wetlands: Peatland Section.. Hayama, Japan. : Institute for Global Environmental Strategies,

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2004

EU peatlands: Current carbon stocks and trace gas fluxes

Byrne, K.A., Chojnicki, B., Christensen, T.R., Drösler, M., Freibauer, A., Friborg, T., Frolking, S., Lindroth, A., Mailhammer, J., Malmer, N., Selin, P., Turunen, J., Valentini, R. and Zetterberg, L. (2004) EU peatlands: Current carbon stocks and trace gas fluxes. Viterbo, Italy : CarboEurope GHG Report. Specific study 4

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2004

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry, Chapter 3: LUCF sector good practice guidance.

Nabuurs, G.-J., Ravindranath, N.H., Freibauer, A., Hohenstein, B., Makundi, W., Paustian, K., Aalde, H., Abdelgair, A.Y., Abdu Khalil, A.S., Barton, J., Bickel, K., Bin-Musa, S., Blain, D., Boer, R., Byrne, K., Cerri, C., Ciccarese, L., Choque, D.-C., Duchemin, E., Dja, L., Ford-Robertson, J., Galinski, W., Germon, J.-C., Ginzo, H., Gytarsky, M., Heath, L., Loustau, D., Mandouri, T., Mindas, J., Pingoud, K., Raison, J., Savchenko, V., Schöne, D., Sievanen, R., Skog, K., Smith, K. and Xu, D. (2004) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry, Chapter 3: LUCF sector good practice guidance. . Hayama, Japan : Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

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2004

Greenhouse gas budgets of peat use for energy in Ireland

Lappi, S. and Byrne, K.A. (2004) Greenhouse gas budgets of peat use for energy in Ireland. Dublin : Sustainable Energy Ireland and IEA Bioenergy

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2003

Climate Change, Scenarios & Impacts for Ireland (2000-LS-5.2.1-M1). Final Report.

Sweeney, J., Brereton, T., Byrne, C., Charleton, R., Emblow, C., Fealy, R., Holden, N., Jones, M., Donnelly, A., Moore, S., Pursar, P., Byrne, K., Farrell, T., Mayes, E., Minchin, D., Wilson, J. and Wilson, J. (2003) Climate Change, Scenarios & Impacts for Ireland (2000-LS-5.2.1-M1). Final Report. . Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Ireland : Environmental Protection Agency

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1999

Carbon sequestration and Irish forests

Kilbride, C.M., Byrne, K.A. and Gardiner, J.J. (1999) Carbon sequestration and Irish forests. Dublin : COFORD

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Editorials

2023

Farm to Fork: Balancing the Needs for Sustainable Food Production and Food for Health Promotion

Byrne K.A.;Zabetakis I. (2023) Farm to Fork: Balancing the Needs for Sustainable Food Production and Food for Health Promotion. Sustainability (Switzerland)

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2023

Farm to Fork: Balancing the Needs for Sustainable Food Production and Food for Health Promotion

Byrne K.A.;Zabetakis I. (2023) Farm to Fork: Balancing the Needs for Sustainable Food Production and Food for Health Promotion. Sustainability (Switzerland)

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2023

Corrigendum to ‘A market inventory of construction wood for residential building in Europe –in the light of the Green Deal & new circular economy ambitions’: Sustainable Cities and Society 9....

Sikkema R.;Styles D.;Jonsson R.;Tobin B.;Byrne K.A. (2023) Corrigendum to ‘A market inventory of construction wood for residential building in Europe –in the light of the Green Deal & new circular economy ambitions’: Sustainable Cities and Society 9..... Sustainable Cities And Society

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