Forest Ecology and Silviculture

Courses

Research Interests:

My research interests focus on the effects of silvicultural treatments and other forest management practices on forest ecosystem structure, composition, and productivity. Other areas of interest include uneven-aged silviculture, invasive species management, and ecosystem modeling. I work in a variety forest types, including longleaf pine ecosystems, mixed pine-hardwood forests, bottomland systems, and wetlands.

Current Research Projects:

Evaluating Best Management Practices in forested wetlands

Control of Japanese climbing fern ( Lygodium japonicum) in Florida’s natural areas

Uneven-aged silviculture in longleaf pine ecosystems

Undergraduate and Graduate Research Opportunities (coming soon)