Dr. Gary M. Lovett

Forest Ecologist | PhD, Dartmouth College

Expertise
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.

Cloud water in southern Chile: whence come the nutrients?
Weathers, Kathleen C., Gary M. Lovett, Gene E. Likens, and Nina F. Caraco. 1998. “Cloud Water in Southern Chile: Whence Come the Nutrients?”. In R. S. Schemenauer and J. Bridgman (eds.), 313-15. First International Conference on Fog and Fog Collection. IDRC, Ottawa, Canada.
Integrative ecology and the dynamics of species in oak forests
Ostfeld, Richard S., Felicia Keesing, Clive G. Jones, Charles D. Canham, and Gary M. Lovett. 1998. “Integrative Ecology and the Dynamics of Species in Oak Forests”. Integr. Biol 1: 178-86. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Ostfeld_et_al_1998_Integrative_Bio_1_178-186.pdf.
Understanding effects of multiple stressors: ideas and challenges
Breitburg, D. L., J. W. Baxter, C. Hatfield, Robert W. Howarth, Clive G. Jones, Gary M. Lovett, and C. Wigand. 1998. “Understanding Effects of Multiple Stressors: Ideas and Challenges”. In M. Pace and P. Groffman (eds.). Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science, 416-31. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
Atmospheric deposition to watersheds in complex terrain
Lovett, Gary M., J.J. Bowser, and E.S. Edgerton. 1997. “Atmospheric Deposition to Watersheds in Complex Terrain”. Hydrol. Process 11: 645-54.
Biomass allocation and multiple resource limitation in tree seedlings
Canham, Charles D., Alan R. Berkowitz, Victoria R. Kelly, Gary M. Lovett, S. V. Ollinger, and Jaclyn L. Schnurr. 1996. “Biomass Allocation and Multiple Resource Limitation in Tree Seedlings”. Can. J. For. Res. 26: 1521-30. http://www.caryinstitute.org/reprints/Canham_et_al_1996_Can_J_For_Res_26_1521-1530.pdf.
Factors regulating throughfall flux in New Hampshire forested landscape
Lovett, Gary M., S.S. Nolan, Charles T. Driscoll, and Timothy J. Fahey. 1996. “Factors Regulating Throughfall Flux in New Hampshire Forested Landscape”. Can. J. For. Res. 26: 2134-44.
Cloud deposition to a spruce forest edge
Weathers, Kathleen C., Gary M. Lovett, and Gene E. Likens. 1995. “Cloud Deposition to a Spruce Forest Edge”. Atmospheric Environment 29: 665-72.
Modeling physical and chemical climate of the northeastern United States for a geographic information system
Ollinger, S. V., J. D. Aber, C.A. Federer, Gary M. Lovett, and J.M. Ellis. 1995. “Modeling Physical and Chemical Climate of the Northeastern United States for a Geographic Information System”. USDA For. Serv. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-191, USDA For. Serv. Northeast For. Exp. Stat., Radnor, Pennsylvania, 30.
Carbon and nitrogen mineralization from decomposing gypsy moth frass
Lovett, Gary M., and A.E. Ruesink. 1995. “Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization from Decomposing Gypsy Moth Frass”. Oecologia 104: 133-38.
Atmospheric deposition of nutrients and pollutants to North America: an ecological perspective
Lovett, Gary M. 1994. “Atmospheric Deposition of Nutrients and Pollutants to North America: An Ecological Perspective”. Ecol. Appl. 4: 629-50.
The biogeochemistry of potassium at Hubbard Brook
Likens, Gene E., Charles T. Driscoll, Donald C. Buso, T.G. Siccama, Chris E. Johnson, Gary M. Lovett, D.F. Ryan, Timothy J. Fahey, and W.A. Reiners. 1994. “The Biogeochemistry of Potassium at Hubbard Brook”. Biogeochemistry 25: 61-125.
Effects of biomass allocation and resource-use efficiency on multiple resource limitation in tree seedlings
Canham, Charles D., Alan R. Berkowitz, Victoria R. Kelly, Gary M. Lovett, and S. V. Ollinger. 1993. “Effects of Biomass Allocation and Resource-Use Efficiency on Multiple Resource Limitation in Tree Seedlings”. C. D. Canham Et Al. (eds.). Vegetation Dynamics Along Utility Rights-of-Way: Factors Affecting the Ability of Shrub and Herbaceous Communities to Resist Invasion by Trees. Final Technical Report to Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation and the Empire State Electric Energy Research Corporation.
Atmospheric deposition and canopy interactions of nitrogen in forests
Lovett, Gary M., and S.E. Lindberg. 1993. “Atmospheric Deposition and Canopy Interactions of Nitrogen in Forests”. Can. J. For. Res. 23: 1603-16.
Carbon and nitrogen assimilation in red oaks (Quercus rubra L.) subject to defoliation and nitrogen stress
Lovett, Gary M., and P. Tobiessen. 1993. “Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation in Red Oaks (Quercus Rubra L.) Subject to Defoliation and Nitrogen Stress”. Tree Physiol. 12: 259-69.
A spatial model of atmospheric deposition for the northeastern U.S
Ollinger, S. V., J. D. Aber, Gary M. Lovett, S.E. Millham, Richard G. Lathrop, and J.M. Ellis. 1993. “A Spatial Model of Atmospheric Deposition for the Northeastern U.S”. Ecol. Appl. 3: 459-72.
Atmospheric deposition, forest nutrient status, and forest decline: implications of the Integrated Forest Study
Johnson, D. W., S.E. Lindberg, H. Van Miegroet, Gary M. Lovett, D.W. Cole, Myron J. Mitchell, and D. Binkley. 1993. “Atmospheric Deposition, Forest Nutrient Status, and Forest Decline: Implications of the Integrated Forest Study”. In R. F. Huettl and D. Mueller-Dombois (eds.). Forest Decline in the Atlantic and Pacific Regions, 66-81. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
A system for the regional analysis of the effects of physical and chemical climate change on biogeochemical cycles in northeastern U.S. Forests
Aber, J. D., Charles T. Driscoll, C.A. Federer, Richard G. Lathrop, Gary M. Lovett, J.M. Melillo, P.A. Steudler, and J. Vogelmann. 1993. “A System for the Regional Analysis of the Effects of Physical and Chemical Climate Change on Biogeochemical Cycles in Northeastern U.S. Forests”. Ecol. Model 67: 37-47.
Fog, cloudwater, and wet deposition
Fowler, D., M.W. Gallagher, and Gary M. Lovett. 1993. “Fog, Cloudwater, and Wet Deposition”. In G. Lovblad, J.-W. Erisman, and D. Fowler (eds.). Models and Methods for the Quantification of Atmospheric Inputs to Ecosystems. Nordiske Seminar-Og Arbejdsrapporter 1993:573, 51-74. Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen.
Canopy interactions
Schaefer, D.A., S.E. Lindberg, and Gary M. Lovett. 1992. “Canopy Interactions”. In D. W. Johnson and S. E. Lindberg (eds.). Atmospheric Deposition and Nutrient Cycling in Forest Ecosystems, 444-49. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
Canopy interactions of Ca, Mg, and K
Lovett, Gary M., and D.A. Schaefer. 1992. “Canopy Interactions of Ca, Mg, and K”. In D. W. Johnson and S. E. Lindberg (eds.). Atmospheric Deposition and Nutrient Cycling in Forest Ecosystems, 253-75. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.