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. (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).