Graduate Student University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
This presentation examines 7 factors of ecosystem structure and function, including, but not limited to, overstory regeneration, canopy cover, and decomposition rate. Each factor was examined for potential use as a metric for ecosystem health, function, and recovery on heavily disturbed eastern hardwood sites.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate understanding of various factors related to ecosystem health and function.
Upon completion, participants will be able to extrapolate the next step for research into metrics for ecosystem health and function.
