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July 2016

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July 20, 2016

Harvard Forest Biennial Report Released

2015-2016 biennial report cover

A new report highlighting the last 2 years of research and education at the Harvard Forest, plus a timeline of the Forest's Long-Term Ecological Research program, is now available online and in hard copy by request.

Topics include the new Harvard Farm, research out of the new Tree Ring Laboratory, an update on hemlock woolly adelgid research, progress toward

July 7, 2016

Interactive Map Highlights History and Ecology of Martha's Vineyard

Map of Martha's Vineyard

New, deeply researched maps of Martha's Vineyard encourage exploration of the Island by first invoking the Island's past--how people, nature, and farm animals shaped it centuries ago.

The maps are a precursor to the forthcoming book, A Meeting of Land and Sea: Nature and the Future of Martha's Vineyard, written by Harvard Forest Director David Foster following 20

July 1, 2016

Summer Research in Students' Own Words

Summer research student

Students in the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program are blogging about their 11-week internships studying soils, sap flow, species models, forest landowner decision-making, even environmental art.

From May to early August, students collect and analyze data for their independent projects with the guidance of a research mentor, often working in a small team of students

June 30, 2016

2016-2017 Bullard Fellows Announced

Condensation trails in the blue sky over an open landscape.

We are pleased to announce the Harvard Forest Charles Bullard Fellows for 2016-2017. The mission of the Charles Bullard Fellowship Program