Following an article led by Robbie Andrus, published in the Journal of Biogeography, which discusses the link between warmer and drier summers and western red cedar dieback, Robbie was featured in interviews discussing the western red cedar mortality and how assisted migration could be a viable option to manage forests after mortality events. Check out […]
A paper led by Robbie Andrus, and contributed to by Arjan Meddens and six other WSU researchers, was recently published in the Journal of Biogeography. The paper, titled ‘Canary in the forest?–Tree mortality and canopy dieback of western redcedar linked to driver and warmer summers’ explores how drought and warmer conditions lead to reduced growth and […]
A paper led by our post-doc researcher, Amanda Stahl, was recently published in Remote Sensing of the Environment. This synthesis paper reviewed 34 previous studies automating forest disturbance type identification. Check out the full text and the graphical abstract below!
A new study (in review) spearheaded by Forest Ecosystem Dynamics Lab postdoc researcher, Robbie Andrus, and contributed to by Arjan Meddens and a team of other collaborators, including six other WSU researchers, was recently featured in the Columbia Insight. More information regarding our research on this exciting and pertinent topic can be found in the […]
A new paper has been published by Dr. Meddens on specifying geospatial data product characteristics for forest and fuel management applications.
Since boyhood in Holland, Arjan Meddens has loved experiencing the wonders of the forest, firsthand. Washington State University’s newest forest ecologist is also lifting his vantage point high above the trees, using drones, airplanes, and orbiting satellites… Click for more
The Forest Ecosystem Dynamics lab is seeking a qualified PhD student to begin in the spring or fall of 2020 (position filled). For more information regarding PhD opportunities or other ways to join the lab, see our opportunities.
Arjan Meddens started at WSU on August 1st 2019 as an Assistant Professor in the School of the Environment.