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M.Sc.F Research

I am researching the role of CWD in nutrient cycling in the boreal forest. Experiments are being carried out in Kapuskasing, ON in mixedwood sites. In order to examine nutrient cycling, in situ ion exchange resins were deployed in the summer of 2008 to collect nutrients expelled from CWD at leachate. This data, coupled with nutrient analysis from CWD samples and soil samples, will help determine the net amount of nutrients leached from the wood. Two species are being examined (Populus Tremuloides and Abies balsamea) and 5 decay classes, which represent all stages of decomposition. Lastly, nutrient levels from all major ecosystem compartments (e.g. all above ground live vegetation, mircrobial communities) are being analyzed in order to determine the contribution from CWD.

 

Undergraduate Research

Ecohydrology Lab (University of Toronto at Mississauaga) 2005-2007

  • Assisted various experiments involving the anaylsis of mercury content in wetlands and runoff in urban areas.
  • Analyzed water samples for total mercury content.

Environment Canada (Center for Inland Waters) 2004-2005

  • Maintained the amphipod Hyalella azteca for two months for research exploring how fatty acid enriched food effect Great Lakes fish tissue.
  • Analyzed fish tissue for lipid content.

Chris Eckley, Ph.D and I sampling a high-resolution storm event

 

 

 

 

 

 
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