David Paré

David Paré is a Scientific Researcher specializing in Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Productivity at the Laurentian Forestry Centre, part of the Canadian Forest Service. His work focuses on soil classification, nitrogen and carbon cycles, forest management, and environmental chemistry.

Education:

• Forestry Engineer (B.Sc., Laval University, 1985)
• Master's in Forest Ecology and Pedology (Laval University, 1988)
• Ph.D. in Forest Ecology and Soils (University of Alaska-Fairbanks, 1990)
• Postdoctoral studies at Laval University (1990–1991) and UQAM (1991–1993)

Research Focus: Studies include soil carbon resilience in Canadian forests, long-term logging impacts on soil fertility, and environmental effects of spruce budworm epidemics. He develops tools for soil productivity assessment and mapping across Quebec and Canada.

Key Projects:

• Resilience of soil carbon pools in eastern Canadian forests
• Inventory and planning tools for biomass harvesting
• Effects of site preparation on soil productivity