Read about the Edge Effects on Arboreal Invertebrates by Athena Vasilopoulos, Stella Dee, Michael Cunningham-Minnick, Brian Kane University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Department of Environmental Conservation. This post was presented at the UG Research Conference on 4/18/2025.
Understanding edge effects, or the differentiation of is crucial to understanding a site’s ecology. Within a wooded area, the populations of wildlife can differ from the perimeter towards the center, corresponding with gradients in temperature, humidity levels, canopy coverage, and wind velocity. While numerous studies have observed and quantified the edge effects of duff-dwelling invertebrates within wooded areas, little research has been conducted on arboreal invertebrates.
Trees for Bees! is a presentation by Aliza Fassler, PhD Candidate , University of Massachusetts Amherst that was presented to the Arboretum Committee on 8/14/2024. In her presentation she covered native bees, specialist bees vs generalist bees, the importance of trees and native vs. non-native plants. Contact Aliza at abolesfassle@umass.edu. You may also use our Contact Form.
The Native Shrubs and Trees for Pollinator Conservation in MA document contains a table with information about native shrubs and trees to consider for assessing and enhancing pollinator habitat on agricultural and wildlands. It includes bloom timing, the basic cultural needs, and ranked pollen or nectar resources.
A research article published in the American Journal 2022 by contributors: Christopher A. Copeland, Richard W. Harper, Nicholas J. Brazee and Forrest J. Bowlick.
A research paper by Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Brian Kane, Shawn M. Laundry, Heather Shields
A research paper by Nicholas J. Brazee and Daniel C. Burcham
This is a publication by Professor Emeritus Paul Fisette and Professor Emeritus H.Dennis Ryan of Building and Construction Technology of the Department of Environmental Conservation, UMass Amherst.
This publication on forest stewardship is by Anthony D'Amato of The University of Vermont and by Paul Catanzaro of UMass Amherst. It was downloaded from MassWoods where you can find podcasts and webinars on this subject.
A research paper by Toby D. Jackson, Sarab Sethi, Ebba Dellwik, Nikolas Angelou, Amanda Bunce, Tim van Emmerick, Marine Duperat, Jean-Claude Ruel, Axel Wellpott, and Brian Kane
A student showcase work by Madeline D. Fabian
Tree Wish List
Our tree wish list identifies trees we would like to add, or would like to see better represented, in our arboretum collection. The species and cultivars identified in this list are ever-evolving and subject to change. Trees on this list were selected by the Arboretum Committee to increase campus biodiversity, four-season interest, and pollinator populations. As trees from this list are planted on campus they will improve plant identification classes, research, outreach, education and serve as a seed bank for locally-adapted ecotypes of the represented species