
Suzanne W Simard
Suzanne W Simard
Areas of research include:
- Forest ecology
- Plant-soil microbial interactions
- Plant-plant interactions
- Ectomycorrhizae
- Mycorrhizal networks
- Forest stand dynamics (regeneration, growth, mortality)
- Forest disturbances
- Complex adaptive systems and ecological resilience
- Global change
Projects
Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia (Roach, Simard)
NSERC SPG (Simard, Roach, Pickles, Lavkulich, Mohn, Pither)
NSERC DG
Donner Canadian Foundation (Simard, Ryan)
NSERC SPG (Erbigin, Cahill, Karst, Simard)
Professional Affiliations
Awards
Current Graduate Students
Post Doctoral Fellows and Research Assistants
Previous Students, Post Doctoral Fellows and Research Assistants
Previous students:
Gabriel Orrego, MSc, 2018
Anthony Leung, MSc, 2018
Monika Gorzelak, PhD, 2017
Amanda Mathys, PhD, 2017
Shannon Guichon, PhD, 2016
Julia Maddison, MSc, 2016
Deon Louw, MSc, 2016
Matt Zustovic, MSc, 2016
Gregory Pec, PhD, 2015
Amanda Asay, MSc, 2014
Federico Osorio, MSc, 2014
Julia Chandler, PhD, 2014
Trevor Blenner-Hassett, PhD, 2013
Kevin Beiler, PhD, 2011
Marcus Bingham, PhD, 2010
Jason Barker, PhD, 2010
Julie Deslippe, PhD, 2009
Julia Dordel, PhD, 2009
Marty Kranabetter, PhD, 2008
Francois Teste, PhD, 2008
Brendan Twieg, MSc, 2006
Leanne Phillip, PhD, 2006
Karen Baleshta, MSc, 2003
Rhonda Delong, MSc (UNBC with Kathy Lewis), 1999
Mikko Utunen, MSc (U Helsinki with Pasi Puttonen), 1997
Previous Postdocs, Research Associates and Visiting Scientists
Dr. Shannon Guichon, 2018-current
Dr. Teresa Ryan, 2015-current
Dr. Brian Pickles, 2011-2016
Dr. Andrea Norris, TerreWEB, 2012-2013
Dr. Yuanyuan Song, 2011-2012
Dr. Toktam Sajedi, 2011-2012
Dr. Julie Deslippe, 2010-2011
Dr. Julia Dordel, 2009-2010
Dr. Sybille Haeussler, 2005-2007
Dr. Olga Kazantseva, 2003-2005
Current Courses
FRST201 Forest Ecology Sections
The structure and function of forest ecosystems, including: energetics; productivity; nutrient, carbon and water cycling; soils; the physical environment; population and community ecology; disturbance ecology; ecological succession; biological diversity and ecological resilience.
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FRST411 Complex Adaptive Systems, Global Change Science, and Ecology Sustainability Sections
Concepts of complex adaptive systems (CAS); exploration of how CAS can be used to manage natural and social environments for multiple goals under changing climatic and socio-economic conditions.
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FRST532C Directed Studies in Forest Management - DIR STDY FOR MGM Sections
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FRST557 Site-Level Forest Land Management Sections
Design and implementation of site-level plans that integrate ecological, social, and economic components: silviculture, forest operations, and forest health.
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Other Courses and Workshops
FRST 411/511: Complex Adaptive Systems, Global Change Science and Ecological Sustainability
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