Forest Watch at the University of New Hampshire is organized by Dr. Barrett Rock, director, and Martha Carlson, coordinator. The researchers— students and teachers in all six New England States.
Dr. Barrett Rock holds a joint appointment in the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the Natural Resources Department. His research focuses on the impact of air pollutants on forest species, utilizing satellite data to monitor forest conditions. Read More...
Martha Carlson is the Forest Watch coordinator. She assists teachers and students in monitoring white pines. She performs spectral measures and other analyses of white pine samples in the Forest Watch laboratory. She also prepares Forest Watch materials and communicates with teachers and schools. Read More...
Our staff includes veteran teachers who have volunteered to serve as docents to Forest Watch teachers. Phil Browne, Bob Dyer and Louise James are ready to share with you their experience in Forest Watch. Send us a request for a visit.
Our staff list should also includes all of the students and teachers who have dedicated their time to engage in authentic science, to help Forest Watch gather important data about forest health. Thank you. Send us your photos and stories.