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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… rainfall. Gary also advanced scientific understanding of nutrient cycling in forests, in particular how trees, soils, … back to Earth.” While undertaking long-term studies on nutrient cycling in Catskill Mountain forests, Gary was … of the kindest and most supportive mentors and a wonderful role model. I began working with him as an undergraduate in …
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How Lyme disease became unstoppable
… missing many ecological influences that may have played a role in regulating the various components of the Lyme … edge of the island, where a narrow channel of shallow water separates it from New Jersey. Deer, VanAcker tells me, … north. And as Ostfeld has stated in interviews with other publications, it is likely doing the same for the …
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Soil carbon sequestration as a climate change solution
… of organic matter are good for plant growth, retention of water and nutrients, and soil health. Many farmers, who … also lost alongside soil organic carbon. To restore these nutrient stocks requires inputs of N and P from outside … the emissions of carbon dioxide from agriculture, but a net uptake of carbon dioxide from other sources is just not in …
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Nitrogen-fixing trees help tropical forests grow faster and store more carbon
… relatively rare in newly recovering forests. Their large, nutrient-packed seeds are often dispersed by wildlife. … of tropical forests in the global carbon cycle, and their role in removing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the … experts in the ecology of: cities, disease, forests, and freshwater.
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Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee
… claims that it is committed to providing clean air and water for all Americans. Here, the operative word is … economic valuation. Each species on our planet plays a role in the healthy functioning of natural ecosystems, on … ecology has numerous examples of higher productivity, lower nutrient losses, and greater stability in natural …
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Peter Groffman elected president of the Ecological Society of America
… related to carbon and nitrogen cycles. In addition to his role at Cary, he is a professor at the City University of … cycles, from urban to forest ecosystems, from soil to water, from national environmental policy to media, one … to serve as ESA president. Gene Likens served in the role from 1981 to 1982 before founding Cary Institute in …
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Dr. Jane M. Lucas
… which exist in nearly every environment and play a key role in nutrient cycling. These tiny and abundant microorganisms … at the University of Oklahoma, where she studied how nutrient availability and antibiotics influence tropical …
ltumblety - 11/15/2023 - 14:12
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Living with wildfire: Q&A with Winslow Hansen, Forest Ecologist
… windows closed and an air filter running. Drink lots of water and consider wearing a K95 if you need to venture out. … part of our lives. Can you talk a little more about the role of climate change in increasing fire risk? Climate … fuel and the densification of live trees in many forested landscapes. This essentially means that trees are growing …
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Jonathan J. Cole: In Memory
… Jon’s research advanced our understanding of the role that inland waters play in the global carbon cycle. Up … to streams, rivers, and lakes. His work in the Hudson River and Wisconsin lakes also revealed how terrestrial … made of maple leaves. Jon collecting water chestnut (Trapa natans) samples on the Hudson River. …
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Victoria Kelly
… quality, solar radiation, phenology, and the behavior of water in the landscape. Data from the program have been used … and animal life cycle events (phenology), and monitoring of water at the landscape scale. Recent publications include Road Salt: The Problem, The Solution, …
ltumblety - 08/01/2023 - 09:43