1 Ann 46 10 Lynch M. alynch@ltrr.arizona.edu +1 (520) 626-9582 West Stadium 103 alynch@fs.fed.us 2 alynch Research Entomologist U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station Forest & Woodlands Ecosystems <strong>Research emphases:</strong> Disturbance ecology of high elevation coniferous ecosystems of the North American Southwest Climate change effects on forest insect disturbance ecology Interaction of fire, insects, climate, and anthropogenic effects. Ecology of <em>Elatobium abietinum</em>, an exotic aphid on <em>Picea</em> in North America. <strong>Research goals:</strong> Achievement of scientific knowledge of western forest insect disturbance ecology. To provide information needed for resource management and decision support for forest health and productivity. Development of quantitative tools to assist in the management of western forest insects. Effectively transfer of technology to clients.