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Installing upland variability plots
One of the central aspects of the GCE V proposal is a set of field sampling campaigns focused around variability. The first of these explores the possibility that system variability increases near "transitions" in the system. To start exploring this, we established sets of plots approaching transitions at marsh landing. One set of plots is located above and below the transition from Spartina-dominated marsh to succulent-dominated marsh. Another set of plots is located above and below the transition from high marsh to forest. A large field team, led by Amanda Spivak, Alicia Wilson, Georgianne Moore and Steve Pennings set up the plots in July, for sampling at a later date.
Setting high marsh plots at the forest transition
Setting collars for system respiration in the marsh
(Contact Steve Pennings for additional information)
submitted Jul 07, 2025
