Lorna I Harris
Postdoctoral Fellow, Catchment and Wetland Sciences Research Group, University of Alberta
I am an ecosystem scientist interested in the ecology, hydrology, and biogeochemistry of peatlands, wetlands, and forests. I am interested in how ecosystem structure and function may be impacted by the effects of global climate warming and other disturbances, including permafrost thaw, wildfire, and infrastructure development. My research focuses on the ecohydrology and biogeochemistry of peatlands across the boreal and subarctic ecozones of Canada.
For my PhD at McGill University, I studied peatlands near Attawapiskat in the Hudson Bay Lowland (HBL) - a vast expanse of peatlands in northern Ontario, Canada. The HBL peatlands are the second largest continuous area of peatlands in the world. Changes to the ecology and biogeochemistry of these enormous terrestrial carbon stores due to global climate warming or other disturbances could have major consequences for global climate regulation. This region is also likely to face significant development pressure in the near future, particularly from mining operations and an associated increase in transport infrastructure.
For my Postdoctoral research, I am working to better understand the structure and function of peatlands in central Ontario, northern Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. I am also working with other researchers from Canada's peatland science and policy community to form stronger links in science and public policy for the protection and stewardship of peatlands across Canada.
Contact Information:
Email: lorna.harris@mail.mcgill.ca
I am currently working with the Catchment and Wetland Sciences Research Group at the University of Alberta.
For my PhD at McGill University, I studied peatlands near Attawapiskat in the Hudson Bay Lowland (HBL) - a vast expanse of peatlands in northern Ontario, Canada. The HBL peatlands are the second largest continuous area of peatlands in the world. Changes to the ecology and biogeochemistry of these enormous terrestrial carbon stores due to global climate warming or other disturbances could have major consequences for global climate regulation. This region is also likely to face significant development pressure in the near future, particularly from mining operations and an associated increase in transport infrastructure.
For my Postdoctoral research, I am working to better understand the structure and function of peatlands in central Ontario, northern Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. I am also working with other researchers from Canada's peatland science and policy community to form stronger links in science and public policy for the protection and stewardship of peatlands across Canada.
Contact Information:
Email: lorna.harris@mail.mcgill.ca
I am currently working with the Catchment and Wetland Sciences Research Group at the University of Alberta.