Forest Watershed Systems Lab

Matthew J. Cohen, Ph.D.

Current Research Interests

Watershed Systems

Spatial patterns of water quality and quantity; wetland autopurification; riparian forests nutrient processing in natural, agricultural and urban landscapes; land use dynamics and watershed loading

Forest Hydrology

Fine-scale water partitioning between canopy, soil and runoff; feedbacks between fire and water quantity/quality; BMPs for forest fertilization; wetland harvesting effects on hydrology, soil quality and ecosystem recovery.

Sustainability Studies

Environmental accounting of ecosystem services from forests and watersheds; public perception of and willingness to pay for water quality; decision support for water supply planning; hydrologic implications of large scale biofuel initiatives

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