Dataset Overview

Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) has the potential to change hemlock (Tusga canadensis) forests in New England, and at Harvard Forest in particular. For this project, the investigators surveyed four hemlock-dominated plots in Harvard Forest for community vegetation structure and composition.

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Purpose

This project aimed to link the long-term history of hemlock stands at Harvard Forest to other studies of hemlock response to hemlock woolly adelgid infestation, and to provide a baseline for continued intensive study of hemlock dynamics within the stands.

Data Collection Status

Data collection for this dataset is ongoing

Start date

1995-01-01

Data Availability

This dataset is available to download from another website

Data License

Linked - Third party determines data license

Preferred Citation

Foster D, McLachlan J. 2015. Hemlock History Plots at Harvard Forest since 1995. Harvard Forest Data Archive: HF053. Available at: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu:8080/exist/apps/datasets/showData.html?id=hf053

Update Frequency

Unknown

Maintenance Plan

Not provided

Links

  • Hemlock History Plots at Harvard Forest since 1995
  • Harvard Forest

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