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Dr. Clive G. Jones
Ecologist, Senior Scientist
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
65 Sharon Turnpike; P.O. Box AB
Millbrook NY 12545-0129, USA
(845) 677-7600 Ext. 133 (Direct)
Fax: (845) 677-5976
E-mail: jonesc@ecostudies.org
Website: http://www.ecostudies.org/people_sci_jones.asp

Dr. Jones' research focuses on ecosystem engineering by species. He also studies complex interaction webs in oak forests (The Acorn Connections) and is interested in ecological synthesis, integration and theory. Including his earlier work in chemical ecology, he has published over 160 papers including 5 books. His work has earned him several honors including election as a Fellow of AAAS, a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship, and a Chaire Internationale de Recherche Blaise Pascal.

Research

Organisms as Ecosystem Engineers.
Many species change the physical structure and chemistry of the non-living world, profoundly changing how the world works. What is ecosystem engineering? How and why do engineers have these effects? What are the consequences for the engineer, other species, communities, and ecosystem functioning? How might we use such understanding in species and ecosystem management?

The Acorn ConnectionsComplex Interaction Webs in Oak Forests.
Acorn production catalyzes chain reactions in a complex web of species interactions in oak forests that can influence forest health, via Gypsy Moth outbreaks, and human health, via Lyme disease risk. What are these and other acorn connections?

Ecological Synthesis, Integration and Theory.
I have a long-standing interest in the use of theory in ecology and the importance of synthesis and integration as a means of advancing theory development.

Chemical EcologyPlant/Herbivore/Microbial/Environment Interactions.

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