Dr. Gary M. Lovett

Forest Ecologist | PhD, Dartmouth College

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forest ecology, invasive forest pests, air pollution, climate change, nutrient cycling

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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
July 6, 1953-December 17, 2022

Northeastern forests are threatened by air pollution, climate change, and invasive forest pests. Gary Lovett studied the impacts of these stressors on forest productivity and water quality.

Lovett used computer simulation models and field research in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and White Mountains of New Hampshire to predict the ability of a forest to maintain crucial ecosystem services in the face of environmental change.

Lovett advised government agencies and advocacy groups that are working to amend federal regulations to stop invasive forest pests. Through Congressional briefings and interactions with state and federal agency staff, Lovett promoted Tree-SMART Trade – a series of federal policy actions that would reduce the introduction of new forest pests – in partnership with the Science Policy Exchange.

Ecosystem function in heterogeneous landscapes
Lovett, Gary M., Clive G. Jones, Monica G. Turner, and Kathleen C. Weathers. 2005. “Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes”. In G. M. Lovett, C. G. Jones, M. G. Turner, and K. C. Weathers (eds.). Ecosystem Function in Heterogeneous Landscapes, 1-4. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Ecosystem_Function_2005.pdf.
Trends in atmospheric ammonium concentrations in relation to atmospheric sulfate and local agriculture
Kelly, Victoria R., Gary M. Lovett, Kathleen C. Weathers, and Gene E. Likens. 2005. “Trends in Atmospheric Ammonium Concentrations in Relation to Atmospheric Sulfate and Local Agriculture”. Environ. Pollut. 135: 363-69.
An assessment of recovery and key processes affecting the response of surface waters to reduced levels of acid precipitation in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains
Burns, D.A., Michael R. McHale, Charles T. Driscoll, Gary M. Lovett, Kathleen C. Weathers, Myron J. Mitchell, and K.M. Roy. 2005. “An Assessment of Recovery and Key Processes Affecting the Response of Surface Waters to Reduced Levels of Acid Precipitation in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains”. Final Report 05-03. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, New York.
Monitoring the deposition and effects of air pollution in the Hudson Valley, NY
Lovett, Gary M., and J.E. Hart. 2005. “Monitoring the Deposition and Effects of Air Pollution in the Hudson Valley, NY”. Final Report 05-01. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, New York. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/lovett_hart_2005_nyserda.pdf.
Determination of sulfate, nitrate, and chloride in throughfall using ion-exchange resins
Simkin, Samuel M., D.N. Lewis, Kathleen C. Weathers, Gary M. Lovett, and Kirsten Schwarz. 2004. “Determination of Sulfate, Nitrate, and Chloride in Throughfall Using Ion-Exchange Resins”. Water Air Soil Pollut. 153: 343-54.
Nitrogen cycling in a northern hardwood forest: Do species matter?
Lovett, Gary M., Kathleen C. Weathers, Mary A. Arthur, and J.C. Schultz. 2004. “Nitrogen Cycling in a Northern Hardwood Forest: Do Species Matter?”. Biogeochemistry 67: 289-308. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Biogeochem_2004.pdf.
Sugar maple and nitrogen cycling in the forests of eastern North America
Lovett, Gary M., and Myron J. Mitchell. 2004. “Sugar Maple and Nitrogen Cycling in the Forests of Eastern North America”. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2: 81-88. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_and_Mitchell_Frontiers_2004.pdf.
A vegetation map for the Catskill Park, NY, derived from multi-temporal LandSat Imagery and GIS Data
Driese, K. L., W.A. Reiners, Gary M. Lovett, and Samuel M. Simkin. 2004. “A Vegetation Map for the Catskill Park, NY, Derived from Multi-Temporal LandSat Imagery and GIS Data”. Northeast. Natural 11: 421-42.
Biotic and abiotic immobilization of ammonium, nitrite, and nitrate in soils developed under different tree species in the Catskill Mountains, New York, USA
Fitzhugh, Ross D., Gary M. Lovett, and R.T. Venterea. 2003. “Biotic and Abiotic Immobilization of Ammonium, Nitrite, and Nitrate in Soils Developed under Different Tree Species in the Catskill Mountains, New York, USA”. Global Change Biol. 9: 1591-1601.
The distribution and severity of beech bark disease in the Catskill Mountains, NY
Griffin, Jacob M., Gary M. Lovett, Mary A. Arthur, and Kathleen C. Weathers. 2003. “The Distribution and Severity of Beech Bark Disease in the Catskill Mountains, NY”. Can. J. For. Res. 33: 1754-60. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Griffin_et_al_CJFR_2003.pdf.
The fate of NO2 -N-15 tracer in soils under different tree species of the Catskill Mountains, New York
Fitzhugh, Ross D., Lynn M. Christenson, and Gary M. Lovett. 2003. “The Fate of NO2 -N-15 Tracer in Soils under Different Tree Species of the Catskill Mountains, New York”. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 67: 1257-65.
Landscape patterns of soil nitrate production in a northern hardwood-conifer forest
Venterea, R.T., Gary M. Lovett, Peter M. Groffman, and P.A. Schwarz. 2003. “Landscape Patterns of Soil Nitrate Production in a Northern Hardwood-Conifer Forest”. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 67: 527-39.
Soil microbial biomass and nitrogen transformations among five species of the Catskill Mountains, New York, USA
Templer, Pamela H., Stuart E. G. Findlay, and Gary M. Lovett. 2003. “Soil Microbial Biomass and Nitrogen Transformations Among Five Species of the Catskill Mountains, New York, USA”. Soil Biol. Biochem. 35: 607-13.
Variation in NO3 export from flowing waters of vastly different sizes: Does one model fit all?
Caraco, Nina F., Jonathan J. Cole, Gene E. Likens, Gary M. Lovett, and Kathleen C. Weathers. 2003. “Variation in NO3 Export from Flowing Waters of Vastly Different Sizes: Does One Model Fit All?”. Ecosystems 6: 344-52. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/scale_no3.pdf.
Belowground ectomycorrhizal fungal community change over a nitrogen deposition gradient in Alaska
Lilleskov, E. A., Timothy J. Fahey, T.R. Horton, and Gary M. Lovett. 2002. “Belowground Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Community Change over a Nitrogen Deposition Gradient in Alaska”. Ecology 83: 104-15.
The biogeochemistry of sulfur at Hubbard Brook
Likens, Gene E., Charles T. Driscoll, Donald C. Buso, Myron J. Mitchell, Gary M. Lovett, Scott W. Bailey, T.G. Siccama, W.A. Reiners, and C. Alewell. 2002. “The Biogeochemistry of Sulfur at Hubbard Brook”. Biogeochemistry 60: 235-316.
Control of nitrogen loss from forested watersheds by soil carbon:nitrogen ratio and tree species composition
Lovett, Gary M., Kathleen C. Weathers, and Mary A. Arthur. 2002. “Control of Nitrogen Loss from Forested Watersheds by Soil carbon:Nitrogen Ratio and Tree Species Composition”. Ecosystems 5: 712-18. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_Ecosystems_2002.pdf.
The fate of nitrogen in gypsy moth frass deposited to an oak forest floor
Christenson, Lynn M., Gary M. Lovett, Myron J. Mitchell, and Peter M. Groffman. 2002. “The Fate of Nitrogen in Gypsy Moth Frass Deposited to an Oak Forest Floor”. Oecologia 131: 444-52. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Christenson_2002_Oecologia.pdf.
Insect defoliation and nitrogen cycling in forests
Lovett, Gary M., Lynn M. Christenson, Peter M. Groffman, Clive G. Jones, J.E. Hart, and Myron J. Mitchell. 2002. “Insect Defoliation and Nitrogen Cycling in Forests”. BioScience 52: 335-41. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Lovett_et_al_2002_Insect_defoliation_Bioscience_52_335-341.pdf.
Trends in atmospheric concentration and deposition compared to regional and local pollutant emissions at a rural site in southeastern New York, USA
Kelly, Victoria R., Gary M. Lovett, Kathleen C. Weathers, and Gene E. Likens. 2002. “Trends in Atmospheric Concentration and Deposition Compared to Regional and Local Pollutant Emissions at a Rural Site in Southeastern New York, USA”. Atmospheric Environment 36: 1569-75.

Authored by Gary Lovett