Research – CASRI

This document describes CASRI’s approach to red spruce-northern hardwood ecosystem restoration in the Central Appalachians. View here.

Phenotypic Variation in Climate-Associated Traits of Red Spruce (Picea rubens Sarg.) along Elevation Gradients in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Red spruce (Picea rubens) is a long-lived tree species that thrives in cool, moist environs. Its ability to adapt to

Our partners at The Nature Conservancy MD and WV created a fantastic training video on how to release red spruce

New research from Justin Mathias and Richard Thomas at West Virginia University look at the influence of recent environmental changes

This study reports the results of an understory red spruce release experiment in hardwood-dominated stands that have a small component

The Clean Air Act has had significant positive effects on both human health and our nation’s waterways. New research from

Soil morphology can provide insight into how ecosystems change following periods of extensive disturbance. Soils properties can often be linked

The Journal, Ecological Modeling recently published two articles about red spruce. Title: Climate change effects on red spruce decline mitigated

Through a partnership between the Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia University called the West Virginia Restoration Venture, two white

Topics covered include goals for restoration of red spruce forests, desire to protect and improve habitat, comparing and contrasting active