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Eric B. Sucre Virginia Polytechnic and State University Eric B. Sucre College of Forest Resources Department of Forestry 228 Cheatham Hall Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: (540) 231-6958 Fax: (540) 231-3330 email: ebsucre@vt.edu Career Objective To design and implement a nationally recognized research program focused towards enhancing and and understanding factors that drive site productivity in forest ecosystems by evaluating biogeochemical cycling processes and implementing various silvicultural prescriptions. Education Ph.D., Forest Soils and Silviculture, Expected December 2008. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. Dissertation: The Influence of Soil Heterogeneity on Nutrient Cycling Dynamics in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Advisor: Dr. Thomas R. Fox. GPA: 3.83 M.S., Forest Soils, 2005. University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Thesis: Estimating Growth Response of Douglas-fir to Urea in Western Washington and Oregon. Advisor: Dr. Robert B. Harrison. GPA: 3.80 B.S., Forest Management, 2003. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Major GPA: 3.41 Coursework Graduate: Forest Soils and Productivity, Advanced Statistics I & II, Applied Linear Regression, Analysis & Design of Experiments, Biogeochemical Cycling, Advanced Soil Genesis & Classification, Advanced Forest Fertility & Chemistry, Soil Microbiology, Economics of Conservation, Advanced GIS, Forest Hydrology, Plant Water Relations, Soil Fertility and Management, Soil Survey & Taxonomy, Advanced Forest Soils, Advanced Forest Biometry, Appalachian Hardwood Silviculture, Natural Resources Leadership Development, Soil Biochemistry, Wetland Soil Classification and Mitigation Undergraduate: Forest Measurements & Mensuration, Forest Pathology, Forest Entomology, G.I.S., Forest Operations & Analysis, Forest Policy, Forest Genetics, Forest Management, Dendrology, Tree Physiology, Silviculture , Forest Economics, Forest Wildlife Management Analytical and Laboratory Skills Bray Phosphorus extraction, CHN chemical analyzer, NH4Cl and NaOH Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) extraction, KCl extraction for inorganic nitrogen (NH4+ & NO3-), Bulk Density, pH, Aerobic and Anaerobic Potential N-mineralization Incubation procedures, Soil texture, An array of Soil Water Properties, Walkley & Black, Total Exchangeable Acidity, ICP, AutoAnalyzer, Certified to handle and use radioactive material. Miscellaneous Skills • Software: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Macromedia DreamWeaver, Mozilla, SAS-, SPSS- and R-statistical packages, Adobe Professional and Phtoshop, ArcView 3.1/3.2, Arc GIS 9.2 and ArcMap • Knowledge of Windows and Mac Operating Systems • Delineating and Classifying Wetlands • Develop and Design Webpages • Use Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) field equipment and analyze data using RADANTM GPR analysis software Research Experience 2005- Ph.D. Research Assistant for Dr. Thomas R. Fox, College of Natural Resources, Forestry Department, VT • Examine and quantify the role of decaying stumps in regards to enhanced nutrient availability in Southern Appalachia • Evaluate how varying densities of Eastern red-backed salamanders affect leaf litter decomposition, invertebrate communities and nutrient cycling processes • Use ground-penetrating radar to map and estimate total soil depth and volume • Use 15N labeled red maple litter to evaluate how varying densities of Eastern red-back salamanders influence the fate and pathway of nitrogen, decomposition and other essential nutrients in Appalachian forests 2005-2006 MeadWestvaco Corporation Research Associate for a Literature Review titled: “Precommercial and Commercial Thinning in Appalachian Hardwoods: A Synthesis and Review of Literature” • Synthesized and wrote a literature review regarding thinning practices • Developed an interactive CD containing links to all pertinent literature • Created interactive tables with key results from 50 years of thinning research in the Appalachian hardwood forests 2003-2005 M.S. Research Assistant for Dr. Robert B. Harrison, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington • Performed forest fertilization research for the Stand Management Cooperative (SMC) • Sampled mineral soil and forest floor, performed detailed soil profile descriptions across 7 replicated sites with 3 density management regimes in Oregon & Washington and designed my research experiments • Constructed multiple linear regression models that help explain and predict a stand's responsiveness to Urea fertilization 2003-2004 Regional Forest Nutrition Research Project Compilation CD Project for SMC • Collected all past and current information regarding this project • Created an interactive CD reference regarding fertilization in the PNW: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.smc/RFNRP/rfnrp_home.htm 2002-2003 Forest Engineering Research Assistant for Dr. Awatif Hassan, College of Natural Resources, Department of Forestry, NC State University • Met with scientists who made contributions to modern day tree planters • Investigated mechanized tree planters’ overall efficiency • Developed critical researching techniques, such as properly documenting sources, writing literature reviews & generated graphical relationships Teaching Experience -Department of Forestry, Virginia Polytechnic and State University 2007 Principles of Silviculture (1 semester) • Conducted field laboratory exercises • Gave lectures on various silviculture principles • Graded written lab reports and provided appropriate feedback • Received a teaching rating of 3.71/4.0 via student evaluations 2006-07 Survey Forest Ecology Management (2 semesters) • Conducted field laboratory lectures • Taught students field techniques and ecological theories • Graded written lab reports and provided appropriate feedback • Received a teaching rating of 3.47 & 3.6/4.0 via student evaluations 2005 Dendrology, (1 semester) • Instructed students on how to identify over 150 tree/plant species • Evaluated students by giving field quizzes • Clarified questions regarding plant identification • Received a teaching rating of 3.6/4.0 via student evaluations -College of Forest Resources, University of Washington 2005 Analysis for Biologists: Intro to Differential Calculus (1 quarter) • Graded homework, maintained class webpage • Helped students with homework problems and preparation for exams 2003-2005 Intro to Environmental Science (5 quarters) • Taught students how to develop and publish project on the web • Troubleshoot technical problems concerning web publishing and answered questions • Help students learn fundamental concepts pertaining to environmental science -Department of Forestry, North Carolina State University 2002 Dendrology (1 semester) • Instructed students on how to identify over 150 tree/plant species • Clarified questions regarding tree/plant identification & physiological differences • Prepared students for weekly tree/plant identification quizzes & tests 2002-2003 Mentor, Peer Mentor/Mentee Program, (2 semesters) • Advised freshman in College of Natural Resources about college success • One on one counseling and guidance • Participated in extracurricular activities that involved peer mentors & mentees -Invited Lectures 2007 “The Effects and Principles of Thinning” for Principles of Silviculture, Department of Forestry, Virginia Tech 2006 “Influence of Geology and Soils on the Composition and Productivity of Forest Vegetation” for Survey of Forest Ecology and Management, Department of Forestry, Virginia Tech 2005 “Estimating Volume Response of Douglas-fir to Urea in Western Washington and Oregon,” Special Seminar at Virginia Tech Poster Presentations Belote, R.T., Homyack, J.A., Atwood, C.J., Sucre, E.B., Haas, C.A., Fox, T.R., and Jones, R.H. 2007. Implications of Silvicultural Disturbance in Appalachian Forests: Results from the Southern Appalachian Silviculture and Biodiversity (SASAB) Project. 18th Annual Souther Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Conference. Johnson City, TN. October 22-24, 2007. Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. Understanding the Role of Soil Heterogeneity on Nutrient Cycling and Biodiversity in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Dean’s Symposium on the Environment: Feb. 26, 2007, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Sucre, E.B., Fox, T.R. and Tuttle, J.W. Use of Ground-Penetrating Radar to Assess Soil Heterogeneity in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. World Congress of Soil Science: July 8-15 2006, Philadelphia, PA. Sucre, E.B., Harrison, R.B., Turnblom, E.C., and Briggs D.B. Estimating Volume Response of Douglas-Fir to Urea in Western Washington & Oregon. Soil Science Society of America International Meeting: November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City UT. Sucre, E.B., Harrison, R.B., Turnblom, E.C., and Briggs D.B Estimating Response of Douglas-Fir to Urea in Western Washington & Oregon. Northwest Forest Soils Council Meeting: Jan. 28, 2005, Vancouver, WA, Sucre, E.B., Harrison, R.B., Turnblom, E.C., and Briggs D.B. Use of Soil Morphology Characteristics in Estimating Volume Response of Douglas-fir. Soil Science Society of America International Meeting: Oct. 31-Nov-4, 2004, Seattle WA. Oral Presentations Sucre, E.B*. and Fox, T.R. Effect of Decomposing Stumps on Soil Nutrient Heterogeneity in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. 11th North American Forest Soils Conference: June 22-26, 2008, Blacksburg, Va. Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. Contribution of Stumps to Carbon and Nitrogen Pools in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. 16th Central Hardwood Conference: April 8-9, 2008, Lafayette, Indiana. Sucre, E.B., Tuttle, J.W. and Fox, T.R. Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar for Determining Soil Depth in Rocky Forest Soils of Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Soil Science Society of America International Meeting: Nov 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, LA. Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. Factors Influencing and Regulating Nutrient Cycling Dynamics in Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Forest Nutrition Cooperative Annual Research Meeting: May 11th, 2007. Critz, VA. Sucre, E.B., Homyack, J.A., Fox, T.R. and Haas, C.A. The Influence of Redbacked Salamanders (Plethodon cinereus) on Nutrient Cycling in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. 14th Biennial Southern Silviculture Research Conference: Feb 26th-Mar 1st, 2007, Athens, GA. Sucre, E.B., Tuttle, J.W. and Fox, T.R. Influence of Soil Heterogeneity on Nutrient Cycling in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Soil Science Society of America International Meeting: Nov 8-12, 2006, Indianapolis, IN. Sucre, E.B. The Use of Soil and Site Variables to Predict Growth Response of Douglas-fir to Urea for Various Density Management Regimes. PNW Stand Management Cooperative Spring Meeting: April 20th-21st, 2005, Troutdale, OR. Sucre, E.B. Estimating Response of Douglas-Fir to Urea in Western Washington & Oregon. College of Forest Resources Graduate Student Symposium: February 25th, 2005, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Sucre, E.B. and Turnblom. Using SMC site/response studies to predict response to fertilization in coastal stands. Northwest Forest Soils Council: Jan 28th, 2005, Vancouver, WA *Invited Presentation Professional Societal Memberships • Ecological Society of America 2007- • Northwest Forest Soils Council 2005- • Soil Science Society of America 2003- • Society of American Foresters 2002- Professional Service -Leadership • Session Chair for Division S-7 at Soil Science Society of America International Meetings (2007) • Xi Sigma Pi officer at University of Washington (2004-2005) • Society of American Foresters officer at University of Washington (2004-2005) • Host School for SAF chapter for National Convention, Winston-Salem, NC (Oct. 2002) -Journal Reviews • Northern Journal of Applied Forestry (1) • USDA Forest Service General Technical Reports (1) Honors and Awards 2007 Best Paper in Session (Division S-7), “New Techniques for Measuring Forest Soil Properties,” Soil Science Society of America International Conference 2007 Phi Sigma National Biological Honorary Society Inductee 2006 Best Paper in Session (Division S-7), “Soil Nutrient Availability and Additions,” Soil Science Society of America International Conference 2005 Nominee for Exemplary Teaching Research Assistant 2004-2005, University of Washington, College of Forest Resources 2004 Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honorary Society Inductee, Alpha Chapter 2004 Nominee for Exemplary Teaching Research Assistant 2004-2005, University of Washington, College of Forest Resources 2003 North Carolina State University Dean’s List (2 semesters) 2002 North Carolina State University Dean’s List (2 semesters) Grants Graduate Student Association Travel Fund Program Grant ($230) Sucre, E.B., Tuttle, J.W. and Fox, T.R. Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar for Determining Soil Depth in Rocky Forest Soils of Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Soil Science Society of America International Meeting: Nov 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, LA. Edna Bailey Sussman Trust Grant ($5,112) Sucre, E.B. 2007. Influence of soil heterogeneity on nutrient cycling in southern Appalachian hardwood forests. Graduate Student Assembly Graduate Research Development Project Award ($600) Sucre, E.B. 2006. Using 15N labeled litter to evaluate how tree species with varying leaf litter decomposition rates and varying densities of Eastern red back salamanders influence nutrient cycling processes. Manuscripts in Preparation Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. 2008. Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar for Determining Soil Depth in Rocky Forest Soils of Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Forest Ecology and Management. Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. 2008. Precommercial and Commercial Thinning in Appalachian Hardwood Forests: A Review and Synthesis of Literature. Forest Science. In Press Manuscripts Sucre, E.B., Harrison, R.B., Turnblom, E.C. and Briggs, D.B. 2008. The use of soil and site variables to predict growth response of Douglas-fir to urea for various density management regimes. Can. J. For. Res. XX: pp. xx-xx. Sucre, E.B. and Fox, T.R. 2008. Contribution of stumps to carbon and nitrogen pools in southern Appalachian hardwood forests. In: D.F. Jacobs and C.H. Michler, eds. Proceedings, 16th Central Hardwood Conference. E-Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-XXX. Newton Square, PA: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. pp. xx-xx. Sucre, E.B., Homyack, J.A., Fox, T.R., and Haas, C.A. 2007. The influence of red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus) on nutrient cycling in Appalachian hardwood forests. Proceedings of the 14th Biennial Southern Silviculture Research Conference. Athens, GA, USDA For. Serv. GTR SRS-XXX, pp-xx-xx.mailto:ebsucre@vt.eduhttp://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.smc/RFNRP/rfnrp_home.htmshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1