Simon M Landhausser
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept
- slandhae@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Job/Research Area: Forest Land Reclamation and Applied Forest Ecology
Research
Major Responsibilities/Research Interests
My research addresses questions related to the reclamation of disturbed lands to self-sustaining boreal forest ecosystems common to the boreal forest region. The research program focuses on the function and underlying processes of forest canopy cover as a prime factor in determining forest successional pathways. Key research activities are the development of innovative strategies and techniques for the re-establishment of forests on surface mined lands and determining whether these forests develop and display processes and functions comparable to natural ecosystems. Currently the research focuses on the establishment of trembling aspen (an early successional fast-growing tree species native to the boreal forest) and its use as a nurse crop for forest development. Other active research and research interests are: ecophysiology (growth, photosynthesis, water relations, and carbon allocation) of boreal forest species in response to different abiotic and biotic factors, the effects of forest practices on aspen regeneration and boreal forest vegetation management, and the role of disturbance on forest establishment and tree species distribution.
Courses
REN R 120 - Introduction to Plant Identification
Introduction to the classification, identification, distribution, habitat, and ecology of common trees, shrubs and herbaceous species typically found in Alberta and beyond. Lecture and labs emphasize the recognition of identifying characteristics and the use of dichotomous keys to identify about 250 plant species including higher taxa. A self-directed plant collection is mandatory and registered students are encouraged to contact the instructor during the summer months for instructions. Field exercises may take place off campus. This course requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
REN R 701 - Forestry and Environmental Sciences Field Skills
Combines the concepts and practices of environmental, conservation and forest sciences in an off-campus field experience. Proficiency in sampling, identification, and measurement of biophysical components of terrestrial and aquatic environments is emphasized. Students in the Master of Forestry program should complete this course in their first term. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 290.
REN R 906A - Research Project
The final research project that comprises REN R 906 is a final capping exercise for the degrees of MAg and MF. Its practical and professional focus should integrate the core areas of study in the program. The successful completion of the project entails (1) a research topic approved by the supervisor; (2) the presentation of a draft research proposal; and (3) the presentation of the research as a written document to the supervisor. The project may take the form of any of the following: (1) a formal analysis of management practice, organizational processes or policy; (2) a formative or summative evaluation of a research project or program; (3) a case study, using secondary documents, survey data, or interviews; or (4) replication of a previous study, with either the introduction of a new variable or an analysis in a changed context.
REN R 906B - Research Project
The final research project that comprises REN R 906 is a final capping exercise for the degrees of MAg and MF. Its practical and professional focus should integrate the core areas of study in the program. The successful completion of the project entails (1) a research topic approved by the supervisor; (2) the presentation of a draft research proposal; and (3) the presentation of the research as a written document to the supervisor. The project may take the form of any of the following: (1) a formal analysis of management practice, organizational processes or policy; (2) a formative or summative evaluation of a research project or program; (3) a case study, using secondary documents, survey data, or interviews; or (4) replication of a previous study, with either the introduction of a new variable or an analysis in a changed context.
Featured Publications
Petrone, R.M., L. Chasmer, C. Hopkinson, U. Silins, S. M Landhäusser, and K.J. Devito
Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 2015 January; 45
Bachmann, S., V.J. Lieffers, and S.M. Landhäusser.
Ecological Engineering. 2015 January; 75
Rogers, P.C., S.M. Landhäusser, B.D. Pinno, and R.J Ryel
Forest Science. 2014 January; 60
Brown, S.M., R.M. Petrone L. Chasmer, C.A. Mendoza, M.S. Lazerjan, S.M. Landhäusser, U. Silins, U. Leach, and K.J. Devito.
Hydrological Processes. 2014 January; 28
Schoonmaker, A.L., V.J. Lieffers, and S.M. Landhäusser
PLOS ONE. 2014 January; 1 (8):e104187
Pinno, B.D., S.M. Landhäusser, P.S. Chow, S.A. Quideau, and M.D. McKenzie
Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 2014 January; 44
Najar, A., S.M. Landhäusser, J.G.A. Whitehill, P. Bonnello, and N. Erbilgin
Journal of Chemical Ecology. 2014 January; 40
Schott, K.M., J. Karst, and S.M. Landhäusser
Restoration Ecology. 2014 January; 22
Karst, J., and S.M. Landhäusser
Annals of Forest Science. 2014 January; 71
Goodsman DW, Lusebrink I, Landhäusser SM, Erbilgin N & Lieffers VJ
New Phytologist. 2013 January;
Schott, K.M., B.D. Pinno, amd S.M. Landhäusser
New forests. 2013 January; 44
Quideau SA, DasGupta S, Landhäusser SM, & Mackenzie MD
Soil Science Society of America. 2013 January;
Macdonald SE, Quideau SA & Landhäusser SM
Vitt D & Bhatti J, Restoration and Reclamation of Boreal Ecosystems, Attaining Sustainable Development. 2012 January;
Landhäusser SM, Pinno BD, Lieffers VJ & Chow PS
Forest Ecology and Management. 2012 January; 275
Pinno BD, Lieffer VJ & Landhäusser SM
International Journal of Forestry Research. 2012 January;
Norris CE, Quideau SA, Landhäusser SM, Bernard GM &Wasylishen RE
Scientific Reports. 2012 January; 2
Landhäusser SM, Rodriguez-Alvarez J, Marenholtz EH & Lieffers VJ
New Forests. 2012 January; 43
Pinno BD, Landhäusser SM, Mackenzie MD, Quideau SA & Chow PS
Can. J. Soil Sci.. 2012 January; 92
Landhäusser SM & Lieffers VJ
Trees: Structure and Function. 2012 January; 26
Galvez DA, Landhäusser SM & Tyree MT
Tree Physiol. 2011 January; 31
Teste FP, Lieffers VJ & Landhäusser SM
Ecol Appl. 2011 January; 21
Wolken JM, Landhäusser SM, Lieffers VJ & Silins U 2011
Can. J. For. Res.. 2011 January; 41
Teste FP, Lieffers VJ & Landhäusser SM
Am J Bot. 2011 January; 98
Sorenson PT, Quideau SA, MacKenzie MD, Landhäusser SM & Oh SW
Applied Soil Ecology. 2011 January; 49
Landhäusser SM
Trees. 2011 January; 25
Snedden J, Landhäusser SM, Lieffers VJ, & Charleson L
New For. 2010 January; 39
Landhäusser SM, Wan X., Lieffers VJ & Chow P
Can J For Res. 2010 January; 40
choonmaker, AL, Hacke, UG, Landhäusser, SM, Lieffers, VJ, and Tyree, MT
Plant Cell and Environment. 2010 January; 33
Wolken, JM, Lieffers, VJ, Landhäusser, SM, & Mulak, T
Annales of Forest Science. 2010 January; 66
Goodsman DW, Lieffers VJ, Landhäusser, SM & Erbilgin N
For Ecol Manage. 2010 January; 260
Landhäusser, SM, Deshaies, D, & Lieffers, VJ
Journal of Biogeography. 2010 January; 37
Wolken JM, Landhäusser SM, Lieffers VJ, & Dyck M
Bot. 2010 January; 88
Lennie, AD, Landhäusser, SM, and Lieffers VJ
Forestry Chronicle. 2009 January; 85
Gradowski, T, Lieffers, VJ, Landhäusser, SM, Sidders, D, Volney, J, & Spence, JR
Forest Ecology and Management. 2009 January; 259
Landhäusser SM
Forest Ecology and Management. 2009 January; 258
Renkema, KN, Landhäusser, SM, and Lieffers, VJ
Forest Ecology and Management. 2009 January; 258
Bryant, JP, Clausen, TP, Swihart, RK, Landhäusser, SM, Stevens, MT, Hawkins, CDB, Carriere, S, Kirilenko, AP, Veitch, AM, Popko, RA, Cleland, DT, Williams, JH, Jakubas, WJ, Carlson, MR, Lehmkuhl Bodony, K, Cebrian, M, Paragi, TF, Picone PM, Moore, JE, Packee, EC, and Malone T
American Naturalist. 2009 January; 174
Renkema, KN, Lieffers, VJ, and Landhäusser, SM
New Forests. 2009 January; 38