Field Trip

PLENARY TALKS:

Dr. Ariel Lugo. Introduction and overview of research and impact of extreme events on tropical urban and forest ecosystems. LINK

Dr. Bill McDowell. Ecological research in tropical ecosystems and impacts of extreme climate events on stream chemistry and ecology. LINK

Dr. Grizelle González. Ecological and social aspects of tropical forest responses to climate change in the Luquillo Experimental Forest, PR LINK

9:15 – 9:45 am – Drive from hotel to Río Piedras site

9:45 – 10:30 am – Visit to Urban site at Río Piedras

10:30 – 11:30 am – Travel to Sabana Field Research Station (El Yunque National Forest)

11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch Break (Sabana Field Research Station, restroom stop, safety briefing to start at 12:10 pm)

12:30 – 12:50 pm – Travel to Bisley Experimental Watersheds

12:50 – 1:05 pm – Arrival and hike into the Bisley Experimental Watersheds

1:05 – 1:25 pm – Interpretative /introductory talk by Dr. Ariel E. Lugo (by mangó tree)

1:25 - 4:00 pm – Hike and interpretative talks in the Bisley Experimental Watersheds by Drs. William McDowell, Tamara Heartsill-Scalley and Omar Pérez-Reyes (there will be 3 rotating groups of about 25 persons / group).

4:00 - 4:10 pm – Drive to USGS gage at Río Mameyes; Stop at Puente Roto

4:10 - 4:30 pm – Rest stop at Puente Roto (restrooms available)

4:30 - 4:45 pm – Interpretative talk by Dr. James Shanley

Many Thanks for IITF Personnel (pictured below) for a great field trip!