![A photo of Kristen Nelson and John Zobel in front of a maroon U of M CFANS banner. They are smiling and John has his arm around Kristen's shoulder. Written in maroon text over a gold box is, "John Zobel wins Richard C Newman Art of Teaching Award."](/sites/forestry.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_third/public/2023-05/john_zobel_art_of_teaching.png?itok=CnyIo93M)
John Zobel wins Richard C Newman Art of Teaching Award
John Zobel was awarded the 2023 Richard C Newman Art of Teaching Award at the CFANS All-College Assembly and Honors and Awards presentation.
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"UMN initiatives could improve relationships with Indigenous groups" by MN Daily
Minnesota Daily's recent article "UMN initiatives could improve relationships with Indigenous groups" describes the benefits and opportunities of the proposed Cloquet Forestry Center land transfer.
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The Giving Forest
Forest Resources Assistant Professor Mike Dockry is quoted throughout the New York Times' recent article "The Giving Forest" by climate reporter Cara Buckley. The article shares about the Menominee forest, which has been sustainably managed and logged by the Menominee Tribe for 160 years. Yet labor shortages are making it tough for tribal loggers to keep up with demand, and the forest's health may take a hit as a result.
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Season Watch opens doors to the wonders of phenology
Tour the new Season Watch website, which invites people to learn about Minnesota's cycles of nature and learn about the wonders of phenology, with Season Watch researcher and program coordinator Abbie Anderson. Season Watch encourages self-learning through exploration and observation – and aims to establish foundational awareness of phenology, thus preparing the next generation of Minnesotans to think and care about different living systems.
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Social considerations are crucial to success in implementing the 30×30 global conservation target
Social considerations are crucial to success in implementing the 30×30 global conservation target, a new paper co-authored by Department of Forest Resources Associate Professor Forrest Fleishman, was published yesterday in Nature Ecology & Evolution.
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Hailey Shanovich wins Borealis Award for Leadership
Hailey Shanovich, Natural Resources Science and Management (NRSM) graduate student, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Borealis Award for Leadership, an honor that recognizes her support of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) student community, her significant volunteer efforts, and her ability to prepare, motivate, and impact other CFANS student leaders
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Nisogaabokwe – Melonee Montano wins Student Impact Award
Nisogaabokwe – Melonee Montano, Natural Resources Science and Management (NRSM) graduate student, is being honored by the Institute on the Environment (IonE) and the Office of Sustainability with a 2023 Student Impact Award. This award recognizes students from all campuses who have made significant contributions to the University of Minnesota and local communities in helping create a more sustainable and just future.
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Now hiring! Postdoctoral Associate with Montgomery Lab
The Department of Forest Resources is now hiring a postdoctoral associate interested in conducting an integrated analysis of breeding bird and vegetation response to fire in sensitive wetland habitats in Northern Minnesota. The position is available immediately with funding at least through June 30, 2024.
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Gary Johnson receives Mark Stennes Award
At the annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course, Professor Emeritus Gary Johnson was presented the Mark Stennes Award, a recognition of outstanding leadership and passion for research, education, and support for those in the green industry.
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Peter Reich on MPR's Climate Cast podcast
Peter Reich, University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources professor and researcher of climate change impacts on boreal forests, joined Climate Cast podcast Paul Huttner to speak about how climate change is harming the growth and survival rates of trees in northern forests, especially spruce and fir.