EMMA L. WITT
Doctoral Student - Forest Hydrology
Address:
Department of Forestry
218 T. P. Cooper Bldg.
Lexington KY 40546-0073
Email: emma.witt@uky.edu
Education:
BS, University of Kentucky, 2004 (Natural Resource Conservation and Management)
MS, University of Minnesota, 2007 (Soil Science)
Academic Interests:
Geochemical fate and transport in forested watersheds, forest microclimate dynamics
Current Project:
My dissertation research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of streamside management zones after forest harvesting in Appalachian watersheds.
Personal Interests:
Biking, gardening, fishing, and hanging out with my dog.
Advisor:
Chris Barton
Selected Publications:
Witt, E. L., R. K. Kolka, E. A. Nater, and T. R. Wickman. 2009. Influence of the forest canopy on total and methyl mercury deposition in the boreal forest. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 199(1-4) 3-11.
Witt, E. L., R. K. Kolka, E.A. Nater, and T.R. Wickman. 2009. Forest fire effects on mercury deposition in the boreal forest. Environmental Science and Technology 43(6) 1776-1782.