Project Description: This project involved monitoring the beech forests at Morristown National Historical Park to assess the progression of beech leaf disease, canopy loss, and changes in forest composition, including the impact of invasive plants and the regeneration of native species. Additionally, management recommendations will be developed to mitigate the adverse affects of declining beech forests. The initiative also aims to provide Rutgers students with hands-on experience in scientific data collection and analysis.
Lead Principal Investigator: Jean Epiphan, Rutgers University
Partner Institution: Rutgers University
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Bob Mason
Start Year: 2024
End Year: 2027
Initial Funding Amount: $24,000.00
Federal Grant Number: P24AC01829
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