Graduate Student - Masters of Science in Forestry Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Forest health challenges in the American Southwest, exacerbated by historical overstocking and climate change, demand urgent attention. By examining resin duct plasticity and growth responses to silvicultural treatments, this research aims to enhance our understanding of forest resilience, guiding effective management strategies for mitigating bark beetle-induced tree mortality.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the impact of thinning treatments on average stand defense potential in the American Southwest, particularly in dry mixed-conifer and ponderosa pine forests of Arizona and New Mexico.
Upon completion, participant will be able to apply knowledge gained from the presentation to assess the potential effectiveness of current silvicultural interventions in mitigating bark beetle-induced tree mortality and incorporate that assessment into proactive forest management strategies for the American Southwest.
