Summer Environmental StudyNautica Jones
2021 The Garden Club of America Awards for Summer Environmental Studies
Reassessment of Vegetation in a Relic Louisiana Chenier
In her thesis research with Dr. Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Jones will be assessing the diversity and abundance of native and invasive woody species within Louisiana’s chenier forests. These coastal forests, which protect against erosion and hurricanes, are at risk of being lost forever due to invasive species, climate change, and increased human activities. Jones’s research goal is to understand the change dynamics of the chenier forests to inform efforts to conserve this ecologically unique and culturally significant community.
The Garden Club of America Awards for Summer Environmental Studies
To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
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