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Creator:: van Huysen, Tiffany L.
Abstract:: Litter nutrient dynamics contribute significantly to biogeochemical cycling in forest ecosystems. These dynamics may be influenced by site attributes, litter nutrient concentrations, and soil nutrient availability either independently or synergistically. Litter nutrient dynamics were examined in two decomposition studies in temperate coniferous forests of Oregon. I used ¹⁵N-labelled litter of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and twigs at Cascade Head Experimental Forest and H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest. There were no

Creator:: Sinkhorn, Emily R.
Abstract:: Understanding how N availability influences base cation stores is critical for long-term ecosystem sustainability. Indices of nitrogen (N) availability and the distribution of nutrients in plant biomass, soil, and soil water were examined across ten young, unpolluted Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) stands in the Oregon Coast Range spanning a three-fold soil...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Jana Compton, Barbara Bond, and Darius Adams for their helpful comments and reviews. Jana was very

Creator:: Sorensen, NaDene S.
Abstract:: We evaluated the regeneration behavior and early growth rates of 10 non-pioneer canopy tree species in medium-height, semi-evergreen dry tropical forest in Quintana Roo, Mexico. These species provide timber and non-timber forest products for local communities and include evergreen and deciduous species with varied dispersal mechanisms. The species were Coccoloba...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: advice throughout the writing process. I also want to thank my committee members: Barbara Bond, who has

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