Table of Contents

Andrews Forest
Understanding Variations in Recovery of Clear-cuts Proves Useful for Guiding Forest Management
Rivers of Air May Influence Watershed Dynamics
Cross-site Study Links Micro-climate to Plant Physiology in Watersheds

Baltimore Ecosystem Study
Debunking the Urban Legends of Human-dominated Ecosystems

Bonanza Creek
Fire Has Long-term Affects on Boreal Forest Productivity
Soil Carbon Loss Greater in Disturbed Boreal Forests

Cedar Creek
How Will Nitrogen Pollution affect Carbon Storage?

Georgia Coastal Ecosystems
Non-indigenous Species Identified at Coastal Marsh Site
Saltmarsh Snails Farming Fungus on Marsh Grasses

Jornada Basin
Ephemeral Streambeds More Productive in Desert Ecosystem
Wireless Fencing Improves Grazing Management in Arid Ecosystems
How Will Global Climate Change Affect Shrub-Grass Relationships in Arid Lands?
Carbon Storage in Arid Ecosystems: The Forest is Below Ground

Konza Prairie
Investigations of Threatened Prairie Stream Ecosystems

Luquillo Experimental Forest
Scientific Evidence Supports Indigenous Peoples’ Palm-harvesting Practices
Fungal Diversity Greater in Tropical Forest Litter
Large Dams Dramatically Reduce Abundance of Migratory Freshwater Shrimp and Native Fish

Niwot Ridge
Climate Change has Significant Effects on Colorado Front Range

Shortgrass Steppe
Changes in the microbial community may determine the biogeochemical patterns in the Great Plains
Prairie dog towns have little affect on cattle grazing in shortgrass steppe
Biodiversity Measurement Tool Questioned
Determining the Impact of Vegetation on Microclimate