Microbiome variety could contribute to diversity

by Alexis K. Heinz, 2017 ecology & evolutionary biology woody plants graduate student instructor; 2019 master of science, conservation ecology & master of landscape architecture I recently learned that in the large intestine, the cecum is a location for recalcitrant plant material.  Neighboring, the appendix is believed to house some of the human’s microbiome. According…

Resilience ecology and diversity, consilience ecology

by Alexis K. Heinz, 2017 ecology & evolutionary biology, woody plants graduate student instructor; 2019 master of science, conservation ecology & master of landscape architecture     Resilience Ecology and Diversity, Consilience Ecology.   INTRODUCTION     DISCLOSURE: Master of Science in Conservation Ecology, University of Michigan; Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in Plant…

Applying ecology in a southern Florida community, part two

by Alexis K. Heinz, 2017 ecology & evolutionary biology, woody plants graduate student instructor; 2019 master of science, conservation ecology & master of landscape architecture     Without enough time or resources to conduct rigorous data collection in addition to the lack of collaboration from the management in providing information about the land management practices, I am working…

Applying ecology in a southern Florida community, part one

by Alexis K. Heinz, 2017 ecology & evolutionary biology, woody plants graduate student instructor; 2019 master of science, conservation ecology & master of landscape architecture The ocean is almost eight miles to the west.   To explain the broader context, I have been contributing voluntary time, research, and recommendations to a community in southern Florida.   According to the…