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Ecosystem Function in Human Dominated Ecosystems
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I use biogeochemistry to study the ways in which human management and disturbance influence ecosystem function. In particular, I focus on patterns in plant- and soil- mediated nutrient cycling.

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Previous and ongoing projects

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soil microbial activity in campsites

Recreational camping is wildly popular. The study of its impacts in ecology are less so. I explored the dual impacts of mesquite trees' fertility islands and recreational camping disturbance on soil microbial activity in a semiarid savanna of Southern Arizona.
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n cycling in sacred COAstal forests

Sacred forests in coastal Kenya are precious global biodiversity hotspots. As conservation efforts abound in this fragmented system, it is important to learn about the functional value of these remnant forest stands.  This project is currently in its early development stages.
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TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP

Traditional indigenous knowledge is place-based and lends an intimate understanding of local ecological patterns. This knowledge can directly influence engagement in environmental stewardship, but in many places, it is also increasingly devalued. I am working with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) to conduct a study examining these dynamics in Mijikenda communities, whose ancestral lands include Kenya's coastal kaya forests.

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