Position at Coweeta LTER:  Principle Investigator
Specialty:  Forest Ecology
Habitat:  Forest
Organism:  Trees
Core Area(s):  Primary Production

Education:
B.S. with High Honors, Michigan State University, Forestry, 1986
Ph.D., Michigan State University, Forest Ecology, 1992
NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska, 1992-1993

Appointments:
Associate Professor of Forest Ecology, University of Georgia, 1999-present
Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology, D.B. University of Georgia. 1993-1999

Publications (Five as examples of research foci):
Pregitzer, K.S., J.L. DeForest, A.J. Burton, , M.F. Allen, R.W. Ruess, and R.L. Hendrick.  Fine root length, diameter, specific root length and nitrogen concentration of nine tree species across four North American biomes. Ecology. In Press.

Shan, J., L.A. Morris, and R.L. Hendrick. 2001. Soil carbon and fine root dynamics in slash pine (Pinus elliottii) plantations under different management intensities. J. Appl. Ecol. 38:932-941.

Burton, A.J., K.S. Pregitzer and R.L. Hendrick. 2000. Relationships between fine root dynamics and nitrogen availability in Michigan northern hardwood forests. Oecologia 128:389-399.

Ruess, R.W., R.L. Hendrick and J.P. Bryant. 1998. Regulation of fine root dynamics by mammalian browsers in early successional taiga forests of interior Alaska. Ecology  79:2706-2720.

Hendrick, R.L. and K.S. Pregitzer. 1997. The relationship between the soil environment and fine root dynamics in northern hardwood forests. Ecoscience 4:99-105.

Synergistic Activities:
1. Co-developed ROOTS image analysis software for minirhizotron research.

2. Worked with local high school to develop intern program for high school seniors within UGA School of Forest Resources.

3. Participant in regional alumni dinners and receptions held throughout state to keep alumni in industry, private organizations, and state and local government informed about the impact of UGA School of Forest Resources research on Georgia’s forests.

4. Speak to private organizations like Boy Scouts and Rotary clubs about forest and conservation issues.

5. Participate in Georgia Mining Association annual meetings to demonstrate improved reclamation practices for increasing restoration success, and improving site productivity, aquatic habitat and wildlife values in newly planted stands.