NSI: Plant Ecologist Page
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Meet Dr. Courtney Meier - a plant ecologist at the National Ecological Observatory Network. He investigates links between plants, soil microbes, nutrients, and plant growth within the context of environmental change. Complete the activity to try out being a plant ecologist!
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Ken Cordell
“I like my work and working for the Forest Service very much. My work as a scientist involves studying how people relate to the natural world and what they like...View Profile
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Meet Yvette Ortega – an ecologist who asks questions about the impact of habitat conditions on various animals and their life histories. She wants to know how animals, such as...NSI: Ecologist Page
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