*******M.S. ASSISTANTSHIP AVALABLE FOR FALL 2007********* Estimating belowground biomass in fast growing, short rotation woody biomass plantations in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley
One M.S. assistantship in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas-Monticello is available beginning in the August 2007. The focus of this study is to quantify root biomass and to estimate root production and mortality (turnover) to account for periodic changes in carbon pools. The study site is located in the lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley in a newly established mixed species bio-energy plantation. The assistantship includes a $15,000/yr stipend and tuition + fees for two years. Self-motivated individuals with strong writing skills that are interested in short rotation woody crops, forest ecology, silviculture, eco- physiology and/or soil science are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact: Dr. Jamie Schuler School of Forest Resources P.O. 3468, Monticello, AR 71656 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 870-460-1448 Preference will be given to those applications received by April 15, 2007. Additional information about the School of Forest Resources and the University of Arkansas-Monticello can be found at www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/.
