Fort Valley studies: A natural laboratory for research and education

Brian W. Geils

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Fort Valley studies: A natural laboratory for research and education

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Brian W. Geils

Year:

2008

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Olberding, Susan D., and Moore, Margaret M., tech. coords. Fort Valley Experimental Forest-A Century of Research 1908-2008. Conference Proceedings; August 7-9, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ. Proc. RMRS-P-55. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 1-2

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Abstract

Drought, wildfire, extinction, and invasive species are considered serious threats to the health of our forests. Although these issues have global connections, we most readily see their consequences locally and attempt to respond with management based on science. For 100 years, the Fort Valley Experimental Forest (FVEF) has provided educational and experimental support for management of natural ecosystems in the Southwest. This introduction provides a context for how we address forest health threats through adaptive management.

Parent Publication

Fort Valley Experimental Forest-A Century of Research 1908-2008

Keywords

long-term research, ponderosa pine, range research, silviculture, cultural resources, Fort Valley Experimental Forest, Long Valley Experimental Forest, http//wwwrmrsnauedu/fortvalley/

Citation

Geils, Brian W. 2008. Fort Valley studies: A natural laboratory for research and education. In: Olberding, Susan D., and Moore, Margaret M., tech. coords. Fort Valley Experimental Forest-A Century of Research 1908-2008. Conference Proceedings; August 7-9, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ. Proc. RMRS-P-55. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 1-2