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News Release 18-112
After the hurricane: Maria’s far-reaching effects on Puerto Rico’s watersheds and forests
Tree species and stream and forest nutrients altered, with ecosystem-wide consequences
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Puerto Rico's forests and streams were dramatically changed by Hurricane Maria's hit on the island.
Credit: USFS
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The NSF Luquillo CZO-LTER site before the passage of Hurricane Maria.
Credit: NSF Luquillo CZO-LTER Site
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A Luquillo waterfall after the storm: Downed trees have fallen across the stream.
Credit: NSF Luquillo CZO-LTER Site
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A Luquillo waterfall before Hurricane Maria - trees thrive along the streambank.
Credit: NSF Luquillo site
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The NSF Luquillo field station was in the direct path of the hurricane.
Credit: NSF Luquillo CZO-LTER Site
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NSF Luquillo researchers work to plant new trees in hurricane-damaged forests.
Credit: NSF Luquillo LTER Site
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