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Joshua L. Sloan

Environmental Science · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1998Rising activity
Seedling growth and survival studiesForest ecology and managementGrowth and nutrition in plantsFire effects on ecosystemsSoil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics

Publications

24

Citations

380

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

29

Publishing since 1998

Research summary
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Joshua L. Sloan studies forest restoration after wildfires, focusing on how tree seedlings (such as ponderosa pine and quaking aspen) grow and survive under stress conditions like drought, and how nursery practices can improve their resilience when planted in the wild. His work also examines practical and policy questions around reforestation, including the use of biochar (a charcoal-like soil additive made from plant material) to improve seedling growth and reduce wildfire risk. This research combines plant physiology, forest ecology, and land management planning, often centered on case studies in the western United States, particularly New Mexico.

Post-fire forest restorationSeedling physiology and nursery practicesBiochar applications in forestryReforestation policy and planningDrought and moisture stress in trees

Publication output was low and irregular for most of the past decade but increased sharply in 2024, suggesting a recent growth in research activity.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.6/year recently
2017: 1 publication172018: 1 publication18192020: 1 publication202021: 1 publication21222023: 1 publication232024: 5 publications5242025: 1 publication252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Frontiers in Plant Science×2
  • Canadian Journal of Forest Research×2
  • Journal of Soils and Sediments×1
  • Frontiers in Forests and Global Change×1
  • Journal of Forestry Research×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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