Site management

Abstract

Considerable effort goes into maintaining open channels of communication and maximizing the input of all participants in the Plum Island Ecosystems LTER. Charles Hopkinson provides overall direction, management and coordination. Hopkinson has served in this capacity from the beginning of the LTER and previously with the LMER. Research direction, strategic scheduling of major initiatives and budgetary matters are discussed collegially amongst all PIs and decisions reached by consensus.