Interactive Effects of Forest Harvesting and Climate on Forest Evapotranspiration and Streamflow Dynamics
Speaker(s): Salli Dymond, Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
Description: We investigated the role of increasing forest harvesting on water budgets during wet and dry periods in coast redwood watersheds. We found that climate does interact with harvesting, with differential impacts on watershed water budgets during periods of drought and excess moisture.
SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.125

Quantifying Forest Canopy Gaps and Understanding Gap-Level Forest Regeneration in Upper Mississippi River Floodplain Forests
Speaker(s): Andrew Meier, US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Description: Forest canopy gap dynamics are an important component of stand development in upland forests. In Upper Mississippi River floodplain forests, however, canopy gap dynamics do not appear to follow established patterns in upland forests. Recruitment failures in floodplain forest gaps may ultimately lead to large-scale forest loss.
SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.125