This set of web pages is a guide for the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest (HBEF) and the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES) in New Hampshire (43O56'N, 71O45'W; the geographic center of the HBEF). The guide was originally developed as a booklet to provide a description of the HBEF, and to summarize the research activities and organization of the HBES. It is envisioned that this document will be used by visitors to the Experimental Forest, scientists or students initiating research activities and individuals seeking information about Hubbard Brook.

Throughout the guide, figures and tables illustrate the diversity of information available at Hubbard Brook, and efforts of research scientists pursuing long-term ecological studies.

Historical Perspective and Research Philosophy

Events Leading to Establishment of HBEF (by Jim Hornbeck)

Attributes of the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest

Site Description
   Physical Features
      Climate
      Geology
      Topography
      Soils
      Streams
      Mirror Lake
   Biological Features
      Major Tree Species
      Fauna
   Experimental Manipulations
      Watershed Manipulations
      Stream Manipulations
      Lake Manipulations

Watersheds
   Watershed 1
   Watershed 2
   Watershed 3
   Watershed 4
   Watershed 5
   Watershed 6
   Watershed 7
   Watershed 8
   Watershed 9
   Watershed 101

Mirror Lake

Research Activities
   Long-Term Monitoring
   Published Results
   Synthesis of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study
   Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Biosphere Reserve
   Hubbard Brook Long-Term Ecological Research
   Data Management

Site Administration
   Operation of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study
   Hubbard Brook Governance Structure
   The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
   The Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study and the Future

Site Facilities
   USDA Forest Service at Hubbard Brook
   Pleasant View Farm Complex

More information regarding the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study, the Hubbard Brook Goveranance Structure and the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation is available from the Project Leader, Water and Ecosystems, Northeastern Research Station, P.O. Box 640, Durham, NH 03824. A yearly updated list of publications contributed by Hubbard Brook researchers may be obtained from Mrs. Phyllis Likens, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Box AB, Millbrook, NY 12545, or the above Project Leader in Durham, NH.