Research topics: Forest entomology; insect ecology and biodiversity
Research program: My program focuses on forest insect ecology. Currently, I have projects examining the role of forest management practices on insect biodiversity in general and for beneficial insects in particular. These studies are designed to give land managers better tools for maintaining biodiversity and minimizing the frequency and severity of insect pest outbreaks. Collaborators include Francis Drummond (Entomology), Constance Stubbs (Entomology), Malcolm Hunter (Wildlife Ecology), John Brissette (U.S.D.A. Forest Service). Current Research Projects Penobscot Experimental Forest Impact of clearcutting and herbicide treatments Forest Ecosystem Research Project University of Maine Insect Collection
Selected Publications
Su, J. C., S. A. Woods, and M. L. Hunter. Relationships between insect community structure, plant species diversity, plant structural diversity, and forest management (in prep).
Georgitis, K. M. and S. A. Woods. Evaluating shading bias in malaise and intercept traps (in prep).
Georgitis, K. M. and S. A. Woods. Short- and long-term effects of herbicide application in regenerating clearcuts on flowering plant communities (in prep).
Su, J. C., S. A. Woods, and M. L. Hunter. 2001. Sampling along a vertical gradient to compare the insect communities of managed forests. Environ. Entomol. 30: 400-407.
Woods, S. A. and D. A. Streett. 1996. Assimilation of rubidium by Melanoplus grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae). Environ. Entomol. (25:906-911).
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