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Chronic Winds Reduce Tropical Forest Structural Complexity Regardless of Climate, Topography, or Forest Age
Ankori-Karlinsky, R, J Hall, L Murphy, R Muscarella, S Martinuzzi, R Fahey, JK Zimmerman, and M Uriarte. 2024. “Chronic Winds Reduce Tropical Forest Structural Complexity Regardless of Climate, Topography, or Forest Age”. ECOSYSTEMS. doi:10.1007/s10021-024-00900-5.
Mutualisms weaken the latitudinal diversity gradient among oceanic islands
Delavaux, CS, TW Crowther, JD Bever, P Weigelt, and Evan M. Gora. 2024. “Mutualisms Weaken the Latitudinal Diversity Gradient Among Oceanic Islands”. NATURE. doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07110-y.
Nitrogen and phosphorus availability alters tree-grass competition intensity in savannas
Biro, A, MY Wong, Y Zhou, Sarah A. Batterman, and AC Staver. 2024. “Nitrogen and Phosphorus Availability Alters Tree-Grass Competition Intensity in Savannas”. JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY. doi:10.1111/1365-2745.14284.
Satellite-based aerosol optical depth estimates over the continental US during the 2020 wildfire season: Roles of smoke and land cover
Daniels, J, L Liang, KB Benedict, J Brahney, R Rangel, Kathleen C. Weathers, and AG Ponette-González. 2024. “Satellite-Based Aerosol Optical Depth Estimates over the Continental US During the 2020 Wildfire Season: Roles of Smoke and Land Cover”. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 921. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171122.
Net carbon sequestration implications of intensified timber harvest in Northeastern US forests
Brown, ML, Charles D. Canham, T Buchholz, JS Gunn, and TM Donovan. (2025) 2024. “Net Carbon Sequestration Implications of Intensified Timber Harvest in Northeastern US Forests”. ECOSPHERE 15 (2). doi:10.1002/ecs2.4758.
Do Vegetation Fuel Reduction Treatments Alter Forest Fire Severity and Carbon Stability in California Forests?
Daum, KL, Winslow D. Hansen, J Gellman, AJ Plantinga, C Jones, and AT Trugman. (2025) 2024. “Do Vegetation Fuel Reduction Treatments Alter Forest Fire Severity and Carbon Stability in California Forests?”. EARTHS FUTURE 12 (3). doi:10.1029/2023EF003763.
Modeling the population dynamics and movement of Zebra mussels
Lacy, A, Y Jin, David L. Strayer, and S Lenhart. 2024. “Modeling the Population Dynamics and Movement of Zebra Mussels”. JOURNAL OF DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS AND APPLICATIONS. doi:10.1080/10236198.2024.2302015.
Impacts of host availability and temperature on mosquito-borne parasite transmission
Dahlin, KJM, SM O’Regan, Barbara A. Han, JP Schmidt, and JM Drake. 2024. “Impacts of Host Availability and Temperature on Mosquito-Borne Parasite Transmission”. ECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS. doi:10.1002/ecm.1603.
Riparian Groundwater Nitrogen (N) Isotopes Reveal Human Imprints of Dams and Road Salt Salinization
Inamdar, S, M Peipoch, M Sena, B Joshi, MM Rahman, JJ Kan, EK Peck, A Gold, TLE Trammell, and Peter M. Groffman. 2024. “Riparian Groundwater Nitrogen (N) Isotopes Reveal Human Imprints of Dams and Road Salt Salinization”. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS 51 (5). doi:10.1029/2023GL106888.
Counteracting effects of "hook avoidance" and "hook habituation" on angler catch rates in a catch-and-release fishery
Mosley, CL, CJ Dassow, Christopher T. Solomon, and SE Jones. 2024. “Counteracting Effects of "hook Avoidance" and ‘hook Habituation’ on Angler Catch Rates in a Catch-and-Release Fishery”. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY. doi:10.1111/fme.12694.
The more, the healthier: Tree diversity reduces forest pests and pathogens
Keesing, Felicia, and Richard S. Ostfeld. (2025) 2024. “The More, the Healthier: Tree Diversity Reduces Forest Pests and Pathogens”. PLOS BIOLOGY 22 (2). doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3002525.
Describing undergraduate students’ reasoning and use of evidence during argumentation about socioscientific issues systems
Jimenez, Citlally, Ashley R. Alred, and Jenny M. Dauer. 2024. “Describing Undergraduate Students’ Reasoning and Use of Evidence During Argumentation about Socioscientific Issues Systems”. Frontiers in Education 9. Frontiers Media SA. doi:10.3389/feduc.2024.1371095.
River Ecosystems
Limburg, Karin E., Dennis P. Swaney, and David L. Strayer. 2024. “River Ecosystems”. In Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, 600-619. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-822562-2.00053-0.
The end of an entire biome? World's largest wetland, the Pantanal, is menaced by the Hidrovia project which is uncertain to sustainably support large-scale navigation
Wantzen, Karl M., Mario Luis Assine, Ieda Maria Bortolotto, Debora Fernandes Calheiros, Zilca Campos, Agostinho Carlos Catella, Rafael Morais Chiaravalotti, et al. 2024. “The End of an Entire Biome? World’s Largest Wetland, the Pantanal, Is Menaced by the Hidrovia Project Which Is Uncertain to Sustainably Support Large-Scale Navigation”. Science of The Total Environment 908. Elsevier BV: 167751. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167751.
Learning from arid and urban aquatic ecosystems to inform more sustainable and resilient futures
McPhillips, L, M Berbés-Blázquez, R Hale, TK Harms, , L Caughman, SM Clinton, et al. (2025) 2023. “Learning from Arid and Urban Aquatic Ecosystems to Inform More Sustainable and Resilient Futures”. JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY 616. doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.128841.
Effects on perceptions of greenspace benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Maurer, M, L Yoon, O Visnic, and Elizabeth M. Cook. 2023. “Effects on Perceptions of Greenspace Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. LOCAL ENVIRONMENT 28 (10): 1279-1294,. doi:10.1080/13549839.2023.2202381.
Seasonal Rainfall, Shrub Cover and Soil Properties Drive Production of Winter Annuals in the Northern Sonoran Desert
Shaw, JA, SL Collins, TJ Ohlert, H Heavenrich, E Cook, MM Wheeler, NB Grimm, and SJ Hall. (2025) 2023. “Seasonal Rainfall, Shrub Cover and Soil Properties Drive Production of Winter Annuals in the Northern Sonoran Desert”. ECOSYSTEMS 26 (7): 1556-1572,. doi:10.1007/s10021-023-00850-4.
Sensemaking for entangled urban social, ecological, and technological systems in the Anthropocene
Chester, MV, TR Miller, TA Muñoz-Erickson, AM Helmrich, DM Iwaniec, Timon McPhearson, Elizabeth M. Cook, NB Grimm, and SA Markolf. 2023. “Sensemaking for Entangled Urban Social, Ecological, and Technological Systems in the Anthropocene”. NPJ URBAN SUSTAINABILITY 3 (1). doi:10.1038/s42949-023-00120-1.
Assessing resilience, equity, and sustainability of future visions across two urban scales
Berbés-Blázquez, M, Elizabeth M. Cook, NB Grimm, DM Iwaniec, LM Mannetti, TA Muñoz-Erickson, and D Wahl. (2025) 2023. “Assessing Resilience, Equity, and Sustainability of Future Visions across Two Urban Scales”. SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE 18 (6): 2549-2566,. doi:10.1007/s11625-023-01396-z.
Relating social, ecological, and technological vulnerability to future flood exposure at two spatial scales in four US cities
Sauer, J, A Pallathadka, I Ajibade, M Berbés-Blázquez, HJ Chang, Elizabeth M. Cook, NB Grimm, DM Iwaniec, R Lloyd, and GC Post. (2025) 2023. “Relating Social, Ecological, and Technological Vulnerability to Future Flood Exposure at Two Spatial Scales in Four US Cities”. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY 99. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2023.104880.
Change of urban park usage as a response to the COVID-19 global pandemic
Zhao, HK, BJ Mailloux, Elizabeth M. Cook, and PJ Culligan. 2023. “Change of Urban Park Usage As a Response to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic”. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS 13 (1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-46745-1.
Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders in the Geosciences: Barnard's Environmental Science Pathways Scholar Program
Brenner, L, BJ Mailloux, S Rodriguez, T Maenza-Gmelch, Elizabeth M. Cook, F Koli, C Marizzi, RJ Frawley, B Saad, and M Stute. (2025) 2023. “Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders in the Geosciences: Barnard’s Environmental Science Pathways Scholar Program”. OCEANOGRAPHY 36 (4): 106-107,. doi:10.5670/oceanog.2024.101.
The role of varying resources on Daphnia dentifera immune responses
Cáceres, CE, and TES Merrill. 2023. “The Role of Varying Resources on Daphnia Dentifera Immune Responses”. FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED LIMNOLOGY 196 (3-4): 217-228,. doi:10.1127/fal/2022/1458.
Differential gene expression in response to fungal pathogen exposure in the aquatic invertebrate, Daphnia dentifera
Sondag, EET, TES Merrill, J Drnevich, , EK Fischer, CE Cáceres, and LR Strickland. 2023. “Differential Gene Expression in Response to Fungal Pathogen Exposure in the Aquatic Invertebrate, Daphnia Dentifera”. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 13 (8). doi:10.1002/ece3.10354.
Collapsed oyster populations in large Florida estuaries appear resistant to restoration using traditional cultching methods-Insights from ongoing efforts in multiple systems
Pine, WE, III, J Brucker, M Davis, S Geiger, R Gandy, A Shantz, TES Merrill, and EV Camp. 2023. “Collapsed Oyster Populations in Large Florida Estuaries Appear Resistant to Restoration Using Traditional Cultching Methods-Insights from Ongoing Efforts in Multiple Systems”. MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES 15 (5). doi:10.1002/mcf2.10249.
Beyond the usual climate? Factors determining flowering and fruiting phenology across a genus over 117 years
Bartlett, KB, MW Austin, JB Beck, Amy Zanne, and AB Smith. 2023. “Beyond the Usual Climate? Factors Determining Flowering and Fruiting Phenology across a Genus over 117 Years”. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY 110. doi:10.1002/ajb2.16188.
Wood traits explain microbial but not termite-driven decay in Australian tropical rainforest and savanna
Law, S, H Flores-Moreno, AW Cheesman, R Clement, M Rosenfield, A Yatsko, LA Cernusak, et al. 2023. “Wood Traits Explain Microbial But Not Termite-Driven Decay in Australian Tropical Rainforest and Savanna”. JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY 111: 982-993+. doi:10.1111/1365-2745.14090.
Coevolutionary legacies for plant decomposition
Cornelissen, JHC, WK Cornwell, GT Freschet, JT Weedon, MP Berg, and Amy Zanne. 2023. “Coevolutionary Legacies for Plant Decomposition”. TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 38: 44-54+. doi:10.1016/j.tree.2022.07.008.
Symbiotic status alters fungal eco-evolutionary offspring trajectories
Aguilar-Trigueros, CA, FS Krah, WK Cornwell, Amy Zanne, N Abrego, IC Anderson, CJ Andrew, et al. 2023. “Symbiotic Status Alters Fungal Eco-Evolutionary Offspring Trajectories”. ECOLOGY LETTERS 26: 1523-1534+. doi:10.1111/ele.14271.
Millennial processes of population decline, range contraction and near extinction of the European bison
Pilowsky, July A., Stuart C. Brown, Bastien Llamas, Ayla L. van Loenen, Rafał Kowalczyk, Emilia Hofman-Kamińska, Ninna H. Manaseryan, et al. 2023. “Millennial Processes of Population Decline, Range Contraction and Near Extinction of the European Bison”. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 290 (2013). Royal Society: 20231095+. doi:10.1098/rspb.2023.1095.
Ecologies, One and All: Singularity and Plurality in Dialogue
Rademacher, Anne, Mary L. Cadenasso, and Steward T. A. Pickett. 2023. “Ecologies, One and All: Singularity and Plurality in Dialogue”. Environmental Humanities 15 (1): 128-140,. doi:10.1215/22011919-10216195.
Upper limits for road salt pollution in lakes
Solomon, Christopher T., Hilary A. Dugan, William D. Hintz, and Stuart E. Jones. 2023. “Upper Limits for Road Salt Pollution in Lakes”. Limnology and Oceanography Letters 8 (6). Wiley: 859-66. doi:10.1002/lol2.10339.
Competition and habitat availability interact to structure arboreal ant communities across scales of ecological organization
Adams, Benjamin J., Evan M. Gora, Matina C. Donaldson-Matasci, Elva J. H. Robinson, and Scott Powell. 2023. “Competition and Habitat Availability Interact to Structure Arboreal Ant Communities across Scales of Ecological Organization”. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 290 (2007). The Royal Society. doi:10.1098/rspb.2023.1290.
The Role of Urban Tree Canopies in Environmental Justice and Conserving Biodiversity
Locke, Dexter H., Morgan Grove, and Steward T. A. Pickett. 2023. “The Role of Urban Tree Canopies in Environmental Justice and Conserving Biodiversity”. In Urban Biodiversity and Equity, 97-114. Oxford University PressOxford. doi:10.1093/oso/9780198877271.003.0006.
Suspended Sections Within Downed Deadwood Are Drier, Have Altered Decomposer Communities, and Slower Decomposition
Barrera-Bello, Ángela M., Jane M. Lucas, and Evan M. Gora. 2023. “Suspended Sections Within Downed Deadwood Are Drier, Have Altered Decomposer Communities, and Slower Decomposition”. Ecosystems 27 (1). Springer Science and Business Media LLC: 77-89. doi:10.1007/s10021-023-00874-w.
The role of tropical rainfall in driving range dynamics for a long-distance migratory bird
Dossman, Bryant C., Colin E. Studds, Shannon L. LaDeau, Scott Sillett, and Peter P. Marra. 2023. “The Role of Tropical Rainfall in Driving Range Dynamics for a Long-Distance Migratory Bird”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120 (52). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. doi:10.1073/pnas.2301055120.
Spatial variation in risk for tick-borne diseases in residential areas of Dutchess County, New York
Keesing, Felicia, Emma Tilley, Stacy Mowry, Sahar Adish, William Bremer, Shannon Duerr, Andrew S. Evans, et al. 2023. “Spatial Variation in Risk for Tick-Borne Diseases in Residential Areas of Dutchess County, New York”. PLOS ONE 18 (11). Public Library of Science (PLoS): e0293820. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0293820.
Balancing upland green infrastructure and stream restoration to recover urban stormwater and nitrate load retention
Zhang, Ruoyu, Lawrence E. Band, and Peter M. Groffman. 2023. “Balancing Upland Green Infrastructure and Stream Restoration to Recover Urban Stormwater and Nitrate Load Retention”. Journal of Hydrology 626. Elsevier BV: 130364. doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.130364.
Biochar and greenhouse gas emissions: Comment on “Biochar as a negative emission technology: A synthesis of field research on greenhouse gas emissions”
Schlesinger, William H. 2023. “Biochar and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Comment on ‘Biochar As a Negative Emission Technology: A Synthesis of Field Research on Greenhouse Gas Emissions’”. Journal of Environmental Quality 52 (6). Wiley: 1061-61. doi:10.1002/jeq2.20518.
Woody Plant–Soil Relationships in Interstitial Spaces Have Implications for Future Forests Within and Beyond Urban Areas
Mejía, Gisselle A., Peter M. Groffman, Meghan L. Avolio, Anika R. Bratt, Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Noortje H. Grijseels, Sharon J. Hall, et al. 2023. “Woody Plant–Soil Relationships in Interstitial Spaces Have Implications for Future Forests Within and Beyond Urban Areas”. Ecosystems. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1007/s10021-023-00881-x.