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Research at T.L. Davis Preserve

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"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." - Albert Einstein.

Research

T.L. Davis Preserve provides a site for research on loess hill or savanna ecosystems of eastern Nebraska. Below is a list of completed or ongoing studies at the preserve.

Completed Research:

Ellis, M. 2014. Distribution of canopy trees by aspect at T.L. Davis Preserve. Independent Research Project, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Erickson, S.A. 2011. Plant species, composition, diversity, and dynamics in a Loess Hills Oak Savanna restoration. Final Research Project for Master of Arts.

Guetersloh, E.R. 2008. Historic savanna and extant east-central Nebraska loess bluff bur-oak communities. Masters Thesis. 19 p.

Current Research:

Bragg, T.B. and B.A. Hayes. 2011 to Present. Long-term recovery of Loess Hills prairie following removal of Juniperus virginiana encroachment.

Ellis, M. 2016 to Present. Distribution of veteran savanna oaks in a remnant Loess Hills preserve. Master’s Thesis Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha.


Use of T.L. Davis Preserve for Research

In order to coordinate use of the small preserve, all research projects must be submitted to the Preserves Director.

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