Lydia Jahn

Research Specialist

Soil Ecology

Education

B.A. | 2022 | Case Western Reserve University, Biology and Environmental Studies

Research Interests

I am interested in forest community ecology, conservation, and ecological restoration. Currently, my research focuses on belowground community structure several years post-planting in urban canopy restorations. Determining the soil fungal community at restoration sites will inform how these communities might be influencing the growth and survival of urban canopy trees. Ultimately, I am passionate about conservation and my main career goal is to practice environmental law. I hope to take what I have learned while working at Holden with me to law school and my career beyond.

Team

Primary Investigator David J. Burke, PhD Vice President for Science and Conservation Soil Ecology

Sarah Kyker, PhD Postdoctoral Research Associate Soil Ecology

Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, MS Research Specialist Soil Ecology

Mary Pitts, MS Research Specialist Soil Ecology

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