I am an ecologist interested in the 1) preservation of natural systems and biodiversity and the 2) continued provision of benefits from nature to human well-being (i.e., ecosystem services) under ...

Since the industrial revolution, the conversion of natural ecosystems to agricultural use has resulted in the depletion of SOC levels, releasing 50 to 100 GT of carbon from soil into the ...

The Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens (CEPNG) preserves and restores 10 distinct natural community types as defined by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (see map with links to story ...