E is for Ecohydrology
Studies of ecohydrology – also called hydroecology – started in the 80s, but weren't necessarily labelled as such until the 90s. The Versita journal Ecohydrology … Read more
D is for Disturbance
In my research I use the word 'post-disturbance' a lot. 'Post-disturbance hydrology', or 'post-disturbance snow accumulation and melt', or 'post-disturbance forest structure'. It's one of … Read more
C is for Communication
Science communication is all the rage these days. Science Online 2012 was held in North Carolina State U in January, and planning is already in … Read more
B is for Beetle
When I hear the word ‘beetle’ I automatically think of mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae): Much of my research in the past 6 years has … Read more
A is for Avalanche
I've just joined the Blogging from AtoZ Challenge, with which I hope to kickstart some fresh new blogging ideas for the next month. The catch … Read more
Tree die-off in western North America
In a Science paper published in 2009, van Mantgem et al. discussed widespread tree mortality in the US, and linked it to both drought stress … Read more
The grass is always greener: Cdn vs. US research environments
Other blogs (here and here) have discussed the loss of science capacity in Canada as total funding declines, funding success rates take a nosedive, and researchers leave for greener pastures. … Read more
Bury Your Troubles
In the mystery novel ‘Bury Your Dead’, Canadian author Louise Penny follows two Quebecois police officers who were involved in a serious shootout/bombing incident and … Read more
Less is more III
3. Publication Record I sometimes feel I’m one of a shrinking group who think that less can be so much more in terms of publications. … Read more
Less is more part II
2. Paper writing The scientific process involves scientists who test hypotheses. This leads to developing theories. Eventually, with enough testing, theories can be proven as … Read more