Northern Hardwoods


	Develop and disseminate ecological and silvicultural information for sustainable management of northern Great Lakes forests for multiple resource values.

	Develop and evaluate silvicultural systems needed to provide the variety of forest conditions and values that are appropriate for the range of sites and management objectives in the northern Great Lakes region. This includes developing relevant ecological and biological information (e.g., silvics) needed to prescribe these systems.
	Increase our understanding of the immediate and cumulative effects of silvicultural systems for regeneration and culture of mixed and pure stands on the biological, physical, and chemical factors that determine forest health, biodiversity, and sustainability of desired ecosystem attributes.



	Brian Palik, Acting Project Leader, contact Nancy M. Dudrey, Administrative Manager, contact John D. Elioff, Forestry Technician, contact Douglas Kastendick, Forester, contact Christel C. Kern, Forester, contact Jacqueline Kuykendall, Computer Specialist, contact David Lytle, Quantitative Ecologist (Post-doc), contact Lindsey Moore, Biological Sciences Technician Don Nagel, Physical Sciences Technician Elizabeth A. Nauertz, Ecologist Doris Nelson, Physical Sciences Technician Julie Rollins, Business Management Asst., contact Terry F. Strong, Research Forester, contact Eric Troumbly, Maintenance Mechanic John C. Zasada, Research Forester, contact