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Sample Management Policy

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Sample Archives

The Harvard Forest Sample Archives currently contain over 200 boxes of soil, litter, and tree core specimens. The entire collection has been cataloged in the Samples database, which contains (for each box) an access code, list of investigators, project title, study site, date of collection, description of material, and number of specimens.

Policy for Submission of Samples

Investigators who wish to submit samples for long-term storage in the Sample Archives must do so within one year of project completion. Researchers should contact the Archivist for information regarding sample preparation and cataloging.

Policy for Use of Samples

Use of samples by anyone other than project personnel must be approved in writing by the project PI (Principal Investigator) or the Director.