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Prof. Dr. David Vandermast

Associate Professor of Biology and Forest Ecology · Department of Biology · Elon University

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Academic focus & active research

Dr. Vandermast researches forest canopy turnover, American chestnut regeneration mechanisms, and climate-induced growth shifts in Eastern deciduous forests.

Southern Appalachian Forest Dynamics Tree Canopy Succession Climate Warming in Woodlands Dendrochronology

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Institution: Elon University
Department / Faculty: Department of Biology
Primary Field: Southern Appalachian Forest Dynamics
Campus Location: Elon, North Carolina, United States

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