Paul is a doctoral graduate student within the School of Forest Resources at the University of Washington. His scientific interests include, but are not limited to, studying the effects of intensive forest management (i.e. biomass removal, fertilization, vegetation control) on soil nitrogen and carbon cycling, Douglas-fir root biomass and the carryover effect of nitrogen fertilization on subsequent stands.
Paul contributes to the NARA project as part of a team affiliated with University of Washington, Oregon State University, Stand Management Cooperative and Weyerhaeuser. They study the effects of various silviculture techniques and forest management practices on aboveground biomass, root biomass and soil nitrogen and carbon pools and (possibly) fluxes. The team is particularly interested in understanding of the effects on biomass removal on the long-term productivity of intensively managed Pacific Northwest forests.
Paul’s scientific honors and awards include:
* 2009 Exemplary Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant University of Washington, School of Forest Resources
* 2008 Best paper of Session at Soil Science Society of America
* 2006-2008 Five-time Nominee for Exemplary Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant University of Washington, School of Forest Resources
* 2007-2008 University of Washington, School of Forest Resources Graduate School Scholarship and Fellowship
* 2007 Best paper of Session at Soil Science Society of America
* 2007 Graduated with Honors; summa cum laude University of Washington, B.S. Forest Resource Management
* 2006-2007 Marvin Klemme Endowed Scholarship and Fellowship University of Washington, School of Forest Resources
* 2006-2007 Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honors Society, Forester (President) University of Washington, School of Forest Resources
* 2006 Best paper of Session at Soil Science Society of America
Paul obtained a master’s and bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington’s School of Forest Resources.
Supervisor: Rob Harrison