College of Agriculture

EMMA L. WITT

Doctoral Student - Forest Hydrology

Emma WittAddress:
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. (in press)

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 (in press).