Reconstruction of Ecosystems in Arid Lands

一个生态系统的重建 扰动的干旱场地已经研究了六年， 现代生态理论。目标是测试一个 一些生态假说，特别是关于 继承，并制定预测 不同管理模式的后果。 一系列 在露天煤矿进行了控制实验 在怀俄明州西南部，数据已经收集到 植被，土壤，真菌，气象学，无脊椎动物， 脊椎动物在遗址上的演替。 在这场决赛中， 项目阶段，研究人员将完成数据分析， 将数据综合纳入主要研究出版物，并传播 向各种用户群体提供理论和 应用领域 建模工作将整合研究， 导致创建一个投影工具， 现场不同管理措施的后果 动力学 项目产出应在一个 基本生态意识以及土地资源管理人员 以及参与弃土复垦的人员。 该机构继续提供出色的支持， 工作的设施。 项目团队保持不变， 优秀的团队精神。

Reconstruction of an ecological system on a seriously disturbed arid site has been studied for six years in the context of current ecological theory. The objectives have been to test a number of ecological hypotheses, particularly regarding succession, and to develop methods for projecting the consequences of different management alternatives. A series of controlled experiments has been performed on a surface coal mine in southwestern Wyoming, and data have been collected on vegetation, soils, fungi, meteorology, invertebrates, and vertebrate wildlife succession on the sites. During this final project phase the investigators will complete data analyses, synthesize data into major research publications and disseminate information to a variety of user groups in both theoretical and applied fields. Modeling efforts will integrate the study and result in the creation of a projection tool designed to indicate the consequences of different management actions on site dynamics. Project output should be of great importance in a fundamental ecological sense as well as to land resource managers and to those involved in spoil land reclamation. The institution continues to provide excellent support and facilities for the work. The project team remains intact and excellent in its team efforts.