Marc Abrams
Professor of Forest Ecology and Physiology
- 307 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802 - agl@psu.edu
- 814-865-4901
Research Summary
Community, historical and physiological ecology of tree species; global change biology.
Huck Institutes Affiliations
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Most Recent Papers
Recognizing loss of open forest ecosystems by tree densification and land use intensification in the Midwestern USA
Brice B. Hanberry, Marc D. Abrams, 2018, Regional Environmental Change on p. 1731-1740
A regional assessment of white-tailed deer effects on plant invasion
Kristine M. Averill, David A. Mortensen, Erica A.H. Smithwick, Susan Kalisz, William J. McShea, Norman A. Bourg, John D. Parker, Alejandro A. Royo, Marc D. Abrams, David K. Apsley, Bernd Blossey, Douglas H. Boucher, Kai L. Caraher, Antonio DiTommaso, Sarah E. Johnson, Robert Masson, Victoria A. Nuzzo, 2018, AoB PLANTS
A Dendroecological Analysis of Forest Dynamics for Old-Growth Abies-Tsuga-Quercus on the Boso Peninsula, Southeastern Japan
Marc D. Abrams, Kiyoshi Umeki, Christopher Bouma, Eri Nabeshima, Keisuke Toyama, 2017, Tree-Ring Research on p. 59-74
Sowing the seeds of fire and oak in the eastern us
Marc D. Abrams, 2016, Fire Ecology on p. 7-12
Exploring the Early Anthropocene Burning Hypothesis and Climate-Fire Anomalies for the Eastern U.S
Marc D. Abrams, Gregory J. Nowacki, 2015, Journal of Sustainable Forestry on p. 30-48
Is climate an important driver of post-European vegetation change in the Eastern United States?
Gregory J. Nowacki, Marc D. Abrams, 2015, Global Change Biology on p. 314-334
Impacts of early homestead abandonment on forests and soils at Scotia Barrens, central Pennsylvania
M. D. Abrams, S. E. Johnson, 2014, Human Ecology on p. 793-799
A comparative study of physiological and morphological seedling traits associated with shade tolerance in introduced red oak (Quercus rubra) and native hardwood tree species in southwestern Germany
Christian Kuehne, Peter Nosko, Tobias Horwath, Jürgen Bauhus, Marc Abrams, 2014, Tree Physiology on p. 184-193
Long-term seedling height growth and compositional changes following logging and wildfire in a Central Pennsylvania Oak Forest
Marc D. Abrams, Kim C. Steiner, 2013, Castanea on p. 256-265
The impacts of mast year and prescribed fires on tree regeneration in Oak forests at the mohonk preserve, Southeastern New York, USA
Marc D. Abrams, Sarah E. Johnson, 2013, Natural Areas Journal on p. 427-434
High-Impact Papers
Is climate an important driver of post-European vegetation change in the Eastern United States?
Gregory J. Nowacki, Marc D. Abrams, 2015, Global Change Biology on p. 314-334
Age class, longevity and growth rate relationships
Sarah E. Johnson, Marc D. Abrams, 2009, Tree Physiology on p. 1317-1328
Premature decline of eucalyptus and altered ecosystem processes in the absence of fire in some Australian forests
D. C. Close, N. J. Davidson, D. W. Johnson, M. D. Abrams, S. C. Hart, I. D. Lunt, R. D. Archibald, B. Horton, M. A. Adams, 2009, Botanical Review on p. 191-202
Environmental control of daily stem growth patterns in five temperate broad-leaved tree species
Paul Köcher, Viviana Horna, Christoph Leuschner, Marc Abrams, 2012, Tree Physiology on p. 1021-1032
Effects of stump diameter on sprout number and size for three oak species in a pennsylvania clearcut
Benjamin A. Sands, Marc D. Abrams, 2009, Northern Journal of Applied Forestry on p. 122-125
Long-term impacts of deer exclosures on mixed-oak forest composition at the Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Marc D. Abrams, Sarah E. Johnson, 2012, Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society on p. 167-180
Properties of boundary-line release criteria in North American tree species
Bryan A. Black, Marc D. Abrams, James S. Rentch, Peter J. Gould, 2009, Annals of Forest Science
Exploring the Early Anthropocene Burning Hypothesis and Climate-Fire Anomalies for the Eastern U.S
Marc D. Abrams, Gregory J. Nowacki, 2015, Journal of Sustainable Forestry on p. 30-48
A comparative study of physiological and morphological seedling traits associated with shade tolerance in introduced red oak (Quercus rubra) and native hardwood tree species in southwestern Germany
Christian Kuehne, Peter Nosko, Tobias Horwath, Jürgen Bauhus, Marc Abrams, 2014, Tree Physiology on p. 184-193
Tree-ring growth and wood chemistry response to manipulated precipitation variation for two temperate Quercus species
Rebekah J. Wagner, Margot W. Kaye, Marc D. Abrams, Paul J. Hanson, Madhavi Martin, 2012, Tree-Ring Research on p. 17-29
News Articles Featuring Marc Abrams
Oct 25, 2019
Via nor'easter, region might be inching closer to coating of snow
There might be an inch or two of snow on the pumpkin this weekend, especially in the region's higher elevations, as a fast-moving nor'easter rides up the Eastern Seaboard, bringing primarily heavy rain and strong winds to Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont.
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Nov 19, 2018
Winter is Near : Winter Weather Folklore
A lot of folklore surrounds how we can predict the winter ahead. just think right here in PA we have the most famous prognosticator in Punxsutawney Phil. Most folklore is just fun and just not true. However, there are some patterns in nature that can help us figure out what is ahead.
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Oct 26, 2018
The Reason Behind This Year’s Lack Of Color In Autumn Foliage
The eastern United States draws many people both near and far every autumn season. Leaf peepers come just to catch a look at the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds that make up fall foliage. This year, it seems that many parts of the United States are lacking their usual colorful array. Accu Weather recently reported on the reason behind this mostly green season that’s happening further south of northern New England and the Great Lakes states.
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Oct 25, 2018
What’s behind the lack of color in autumn foliage across parts of Northeast?
Vibrant autumn foliage in the eastern United States draws in leaf peepers from near and far. The northernmost part of the Northeast, from the uppermost Great Lakes states to the Adirondacks to northern New England, has had fairly good fall color this year.
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Oct 22, 2018
Leaf colors fall flat
Wet conditions lead to dull foliage
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