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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… and a PhD from Dartmouth College in Biology and Plant Ecology (1981). Before being hired at Cary Institute, he was … for bringing people together to tackle complex ecological issues in a way that maximized the usefulness of outcomes … early research transformed how scientists calculate forest nitrogen budgets. He was among the first to document that …
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Peter Groffman elected president of the Ecological Society of America
… Its mission is to advance the science and practice of ecology to empower people to secure a thriving planet. … on ecosystem biogeochemical processes related to carbon and nitrogen cycles. In addition to his role at Cary, he is a … the interface between science and society, focusing on issues such as open access, participatory science, and …
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Dr. Arielle Biro
… joining the Cary Institute, Dr. Biro received her PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Yale University where … understanding how soil nutrients, soil microbes, fire, and nitrogen fixation affect savanna tree growth and ecosystem …
ltumblety - 12/06/2023 - 08:49
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Road salt: Protecting China’s drivers, but at what cost?
… of their well-documented impacts on the environment, ecology and human health. While environmentally friendly … about the environmental impacts as well as the road safety issues of road salt. Victoria Kelly, environmental … of villages along the Beijing–Zhuhai expressway reported issues with drinking water quality, with some experiencing …
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Dr. Jane M. Lucas
… Community Ecologist Expertise microbial ecology, ecology of antibiotics, agricultural ecosystems and soil … antibiotics affect soil microbes, soil carbon storage, nitrogen cycling, and the rise of antibiotic resistance. …
ltumblety - 11/15/2023 - 14:12
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Ashley Alred
… Ashley served as a k-12 environmental educator at the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her MS … how undergraduates make decisions about conservation issues. Since 2012, she has been an environmental educator … Ashley is excited to devote her skills in education, ecology, and research to teaching youth using inquiry-based …
ltumblety - 01/25/2023 - 10:17
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In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores
In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores … Investigators Will Barker, Ecology and Global Change, School of Geography, University … Tropical Research Institute Oliver L. Phillips, Ecology and Global Change, School of Geography, University …
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Dr. David L. Strayer
… animals in ecosystems. Strayer also works on broader issues in freshwater conservation ecology and invasion biology. Species introductions are … of the longest and most detailed case studies in invasion ecology. Strayer also works on the ecology and …
ltumblety - 11/10/2023 - 15:40
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Beech Bark Disease
… is small (0.5-1 mm, or 0.02-0.04 inches) and feeds on tissues just under the bark. When it settles on a tree to … understood, but it may be affected by the level of nitrogen in the tree 1 . Like many plant-eating insects, … North America: Over a century of research revisited. Forest Ecology and Management 394:86–103. 2 Lovett, G. M., M. …
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In Panama, nitrogen-fixing trees unlock phosphorus and other scarce nutrients
In Panama, nitrogen-fixing trees unlock phosphorus and other scarce … of Ecosystem Studies Lars O. Hedin – Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University … environmental literacy. Staff are global experts in the ecology of: cities, disease, forests, and freshwater. …
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