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The autumnal color contrast between trees is striking in the Forests and Biodiversity experiment of Cedar Creek LTER. Credit: Maria Park, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Maria smiles after collecting leaves, on which she will measure predawn water status (water potential).

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Sevilleta LTER housing and desert landscape.

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Sevilleta LTER housing and desert landscape.

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A spiny lobster at the Santa Barbara Coastal LTER. These lobsters contribute an important source of nutrients to the system when upwelling is absent.

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Indian Bend Wash contains duck ponds, plenty of trees for shade, and neatly manicured grass. Researchers from various LTER’s visit the area during the 2022 LTER Science Council Meeting.