Thompson Research Site
- Description
- The site has provided the opportunity to investigate the
ecology, productivity, and nutrient dynamics of forest
ecosystems. The site is primarily dominated by relatively pure
stands of second-growth Douglas fir and Red Alder. It is closed
to the public. The site has been used by the UW since 1961. It
is currently being used for class field trips.
- Location
- Lower Cedar River Watershed in southeastern King County.
Elevation 220 m.
- Contact
- Bob Edmonds, Associate Dean, College of Forest Resources,
206-685-0953, bobe@u.washington.edu
- Acreage
- N/A
- Buildings
- 12' x 16' cabin (50 yrs. old), with equipment and
instruments, in good shape; 12' x 50' trailer (20 yrs. old) for
supply storage, in marginal condition; 8' x 8' pump house (40
yrs. old), with storage pump (vacuum), in good condition; 16' x
18' open shed (new), used as carport, in excellent
condition.
- Equipment
- Lysimetery equipment, a well, a compressor, and two
snowmobiles.
- Housing
- None.
- Owner
- City of Seattle. Use is managed by the College of Forest
Resources.
- Support
- Research grants and contracts.
- Recent Usage
- Research: A wide variety of productivity, acid rain,
mineral cycling, tree physiology, meteorology, and
fertilization studies have been conducted, however, no research
is currently being done. Instruction: Class field trips.
Non-UW: None.
- Usage Fee
- None.
- Condition
- Good.
- Communication
- Radio, cellular phone.
- Access
- Limited access. Research site is on the Cedar River
Watershed, which is closed to the public. Access by permit from
watershed only. Access by road, 3 miles from paved
highway.
- Unique Environment
- Second-growth Douglas Fir and Red Alder forest on two major
soil types.
- Faculty/Staff
- Bob Edmonds, College of Forest Resources.
