Dr. Gary M. Lovett

Forest Ecologist | PhD, Dartmouth College

Expertise
forest ecology, invasive forest pests, air pollution, climate change, nutrient cycling

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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
July 6, 1953-December 17, 2022

Northeastern forests are threatened by air pollution, climate change, and invasive forest pests. Gary Lovett studies the impacts of these stressors on forest productivity and water quality.

Lovett uses computer simulation models and field research in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and White Mountains of New Hampshire to predict the ability of a forest to maintain crucial ecosystem services in the face of environmental change.

Lovett advises government agencies and advocacy groups that are working to amend federal regulations to stop invasive forest pests. Through Congressional briefings and interactions with state and federal agency staff, Lovett is promoting Tree-SMART Trade – a series of federal policy actions that would reduce the introduction of new forest pests – in partnership with the Science Policy Exchange.

Who needs environmental monitoring?
Lovett, Gary M., D.A. Burns, Charles T. Driscoll, J. C. Jenkins, Myron J. Mitchell, Lindsey E. Rustad, Gene E. Likens, Richard Haeuber, and J.B. Shanley. 2007. “Who Needs Environmental Monitoring?”. Front. Ecol. Environ. 5: 253-60. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Frontiers_2007.pdf.
Empirical modeling of atmospheric deposition in mountainous landscapes
Weathers, Kathleen C., Samuel M. Simkin, Gary M. Lovett, and S.E. Lindberg. 2006. “Empirical Modeling of Atmospheric Deposition in Mountainous Landscapes”. Ecol. Appl. 16: 1590-1607.
Forest ecosystem responses to exotic pests and pathogens in eastern North America
Lovett, Gary M., Charles D. Canham, Mary A. Arthur, Kathleen C. Weathers, and Ross D. Fitzhugh. 2006. “Forest Ecosystem Responses to Exotic Pests and Pathogens in Eastern North America”. BioScience 56: 395-405. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Bioscience_2006.pdf.
Is net ecosystem production equal to ecosystem carbon accumulation?
Lovett, Gary M., Jonathan J. Cole, and Michael L. Pace. 2006. “Is Net Ecosystem Production Equal to Ecosystem Carbon Accumulation?”. Ecosystems 9: 152-55. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_2006_Ecosystems.pdf.
Reconciling carbon-cycle concepts, terminology, and methods
Chapin, F. S., III, G.M. Woodwell, J.T. Randerson, E.B. Rastetter, Gary M. Lovett, Jonathan J. Cole, M.L. Goulden, et al. 2006. “Reconciling Carbon-Cycle Concepts, Terminology, and Methods”. Ecosystems 9: 1041-50.
Regional assessment of N saturation using foliar and root delta N-15
Pardo, Linda H., Pamela H. Templer, Christine L. Goodale, S. Duke, Peter M. Groffman, and Gary M. Lovett. 2006. “Regional Assessment of N Saturation Using Foliar and Root Delta N-15”. Biogeochemistry 80: 143-71.
Loss of foundation species: Consequences for the structure and dynamics of forested ecosystems
Ellison, A.M., M. Bank, A. Barker-Plotkin, B. Clinton, E. Colburn, K. Elliott, C. Ford, et al. 2005. “Loss of Foundation Species: Consequences for the Structure and Dynamics of Forested Ecosystems”. Front. Ecol. Environ. 3: 479-86.
Ecosystem function in heterogeneous landscapes
Lovett, Gary M., Clive G. Jones, Monica G. Turner, and Kathleen C. Weathers. 2005. “Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes”. In G. M. Lovett, C. G. Jones, M. G. Turner, and K. C. Weathers (eds.). Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes, 1-4. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Ecosystem_Function_2005.pdf.
Trends in atmospheric ammonium concentrations in relation to atmospheric sulfate and local agriculture
Kelly, Victoria R., Gary M. Lovett, Kathleen C. Weathers, and Gene E. Likens. 2005. “Trends in Atmospheric Ammonium Concentrations in Relation to Atmospheric Sulfate and Local Agriculture”. Environ. Pollut. 135: 363-69.
An assessment of recovery and key processes affecting the response of surface waters to reduced levels of acid precipitation in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains
Burns, D.A., Michael R. McHale, Charles T. Driscoll, Gary M. Lovett, Kathleen C. Weathers, Myron J. Mitchell, and K.M. Roy. 2005. “An Assessment of Recovery and Key Processes Affecting the Response of Surface Waters to Reduced Levels of Acid Precipitation in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains”. Final Report 05-03. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, New York.