Prof. Dr. David McKenzie

Professor of Biology and Grassland Ecologist · Department of Biological Sciences · Emporia State University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. McKenzie studies the long-term ecological consequences of seasonal prairie prescribed burning and bison grazing regimes on native plant diversity in the Flint Hills.

Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Fire Ecology in Grasslands Invasive Woody Encroachment Soil Microbial Respiration

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Institution: Emporia State University
Department / Faculty: Department of Biological Sciences
Primary Field: Tallgrass Prairie Restoration
Campus Location: Emporia, Kansas, United States

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