A5062192125- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Management and Policy
- Plant and animal studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Research on scale insects
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Bioenergy crop production and management
Northern Arizona University
2021-2025
Northern Research Station
2024
University of Missouri
2020-2024
Although variation in effect sizes and predicted values among studies of similar phenomena is inevitable, such far exceeds what might be produced by sampling error alone. One possible explanation for results differences researchers the decisions they make regarding statistical analyses. A growing array has explored this analytical variability different fields found substantial despite analysts having same data research question. Many these have been social sciences, but one small "many...
Although variation in effect sizes and predicted values among studies of similar phenomena is inevitable, such far exceeds what might be produced by sampling error alone. One possible explanation for results differences researchers the decisions they make regarding statistical analyses. A growing array has explored this analytical variability different (mostly social science) fields, found substantial results, despite analysts having same data research question. We implemented an analogous...
Abstract Oystershell scale (OSS; Lepidosaphes ulmi L.) is an invasive insect that threatens sustainability of aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) in the southwestern United States. OSS invasions have created challenges for land managers tasked with maintaining healthy ecosystems ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits they provide. Active management required to suppress populations mitigate damage ecosystems, but before strategies can be implemented, critical knowledge gaps about biology...
Invasive herbivores that kill foundation tree species pose a major threat to forest ecosystem sustainability. One important in the interior western United States is quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides ), which threatened by recent outbreaks of an invasive insect, oystershell scale Lepidosaphes ulmi ; OSS). OSS were first reported 2016, when began causing dieback and mortality wildland settings northern Arizona. Since then, has been observed other locations across Arizona states, studies have...
Abstract Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) ecosystems are highly valued in the southwestern United States because of ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits they provide. Aspen has experienced extensive mortality recent decades, there is evidence that many areas Arizona, lack adequate recruitment to replace dying overstory trees. Maintaining sustainable levels regeneration (i.e. juveniles) critical for promoting ecosystem resilience adaptive capacity, but questions remain about...
Invasive herbivores that kill foundation tree species pose a major threat to forest ecosystem sustainability. One important in the interior western United States is quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides Michx.), which threatened by recent outbreaks of an invasive insect, oystershell scale Lepidosaphes ulmi Linn.; OSS). OSS were first reported 2016, when began causing dieback and mortality wildland settings northern Arizona. Since then, has been observed other locations across Arizona states,...
Abstract Question Longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) restoration is an important management objective throughout the southeastern United States. Site preparation prior to planting longleaf seedlings often required overcome challenges seedling establishment on hydric sites. We know site improves growth and survival of planted sites, but what are impacts understorey plant community? Location Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Onslow County, NC, USA. Methods This study tested eight treatments,...