The influence of silvicultural treatments and coarse woody material (CWM) on carbon storage and sequestration
Abstract
CWM plays a role in nutrient and chemical cycling in forest soils by creating a reservoir of organic carbon and nutrients. However, there are a lack of studies looking at the impacts of removing or altering CWM. As climate change affects factors influencing CWM decomposition, understanding the role of CWM in a managed forest is vital. Objectives include examining the impacts of (1) the relationship between canopy gap size and soil C, and (2) the proximity to the CWM on soil carbon, ammonium, and nitrate. This research will provide information on how carbon concentrations change depending on forest management practices.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Chris Skinner
Status
Graduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Biology
Primary Research Category
Life Sciences
The influence of silvicultural treatments and coarse woody material (CWM) on carbon storage and sequestration
CWM plays a role in nutrient and chemical cycling in forest soils by creating a reservoir of organic carbon and nutrients. However, there are a lack of studies looking at the impacts of removing or altering CWM. As climate change affects factors influencing CWM decomposition, understanding the role of CWM in a managed forest is vital. Objectives include examining the impacts of (1) the relationship between canopy gap size and soil C, and (2) the proximity to the CWM on soil carbon, ammonium, and nitrate. This research will provide information on how carbon concentrations change depending on forest management practices.
