Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science

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National hydrological facility on campus funded by NSF
Link To Mike Wolterbeek, Nevada News 10/27/2009
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FEATURED FACULTY
Jim Sedinger, PhD

Interest: The study of life-histories, population biology and nutritional ecology of avian species, particularly waterfowl. Application of such knowledge to the management of avian populations, including waterfowl, and to the training of students.

 

 
Pine trees of Tahoe
FEATURED RESEARCH
Tree Crown Mortality Associated With Roads In The Lake Tahoe Basin

 

Loss of crown vigor and tree mortality results from a number of interacting causes, but dead trees along the roadside are especially obvious to visitors and residents alike. It is important to effectively monitor the components of tree crown mortality resulting from de-icing salt, and to use this information to adjust salt applications to reduce forest mortality where possible.  Read More...

 

Peter Weisberg, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science