We are thrilled to celebrate the excellence of University of Oregon, MLA graduate Deanna Lynn. Lynn received an ASLA National Honor Award in Student Research for her masters project ‘Landscape Design for Carbon Sequestration’. Lynn’s work is beautifully crafted, inspiring and a timely contribution to the field.

The jury commended Lynn’s work noting, “...this project filled an important gap in the existing research on carbon sequestration—namely, the potential use of soil to proactively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With the goal of providing a template for climate-positive design through improved soil health, this study proposes strategies to increase biodiversity with layers of plants.” Sincere congratulations to Deanna Lynn and the UO Department of Landscape Architecture!

To learn more about Lynn’s project visit the ASLA website at: Landscape Design for Carbon Sequestration Honor Award Research. Additionally, the work will be available in the September Issue of LA Magazine and on Issue.