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SoilMelanie Taylor, Soil Ecologist
- M.S., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how soil interact with the organisms that live in and on them.
- M.S., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how soil interact with the organisms that live in and on them.
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Forests & PlantsSoilDexter Strother, Forest & Soil Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forest and soil ecologist, I am interested in how forest management practices impact soils.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forest and soil ecologist, I am interested in how forest management practices impact soils.
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SoilAndy Scott, Research Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil scientist studies soil properties and processes and how they change in response to management actions, and how they influence other parts of the forest.
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil scientist studies soil properties and processes and how they change in response to management actions, and how they influence other parts of the forest.
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SoilSharon Parker, Soil Microbiologist
- Ph.D., Cornell University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Program Leader for Science Synthesis
- A soil microbiologist studies the diverse groups of organisms in soil, their functions, and their effect on soil structures, soil properties, and plant growth.
- Ph.D., Cornell University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Program Leader for Science Synthesis
- A soil microbiologist studies the diverse groups of organisms in soil, their functions, and their effect on soil structures, soil properties, and plant growth.
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SoilDebbie Page-Dumroese, Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., The University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest Service soil scientists study how soil is interrelated to how plants grow, how harvesting changes the soil, and how we can improve forest health by taking care of the soil.
- Ph.D., The University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest Service soil scientists study how soil is interrelated to how plants grow, how harvesting changes the soil, and how we can improve forest health by taking care of the soil.
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SoilRandy Kolka, Research Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Soil scientists study how soils influence the cycling of water, nutrients, carbon, pollutants, and other materials. We also study similarities and differences among different soil types.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Soil scientists study how soils influence the cycling of water, nutrients, carbon, pollutants, and other materials. We also study similarities and differences among different soil types.
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SoilQuin Holifield, Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY/CESF)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Soil scientists are concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and behavoir of soils and their management for both agricultural and nonagricultural uses.
- Ph.D., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY/CESF)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Soil scientists are concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and behavoir of soils and their management for both agricultural and nonagricultural uses.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsSoilGrizelle Gonzalez, Soil Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterClaudia Cotton, Forest Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
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Forests & PlantsSoilMary Beth Adams, Soil Scientist & Forester
- Ph. D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists study the connections of soil with forest ecosystems. Soil sustains life. I try to understand what it takes to keep forests healthy and productive.
- Ph. D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists study the connections of soil with forest ecosystems. Soil sustains life. I try to understand what it takes to keep forests healthy and productive.
