What are the practical applications and potential blind spots of a new experimental manipulation at Hubbard Brook?

December 19, 2016
Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
Woodstock, VT

The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation convened a group of forest practitioners, stakeholders, and scientists for a roundtable dialogue and field trip about the Hubbard Brook Ice Storm Experiment. Unlike many scientist–stakeholder meetings, this event was convened early on in the research process to allow time for project leaders to modify their research and communication plans based on stakeholder feedback. The overall goals of the meeting were to provide an opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders to learn about and witness the ice storm research as it is in progress, for scientists to learn about what aspects of the research are most relevant beyond the scientific community, and to share different perspectives on and concerns about ice storms.